1 down, 1000s to go: A landmark verdict could reshape social media
Technology
March 26, 2026
1 down, 1000s to go: A landmark verdict could reshape social media
New York — A first-of-its-kind decision marked a crucial moment of accountability for social media companies. It’s just the beginning. Meta,…
Trump warns Iran to “get serious soon” amid negotiations
Middle East
March 26, 2026
Trump warns Iran to “get serious soon” amid negotiations
President Donald Trump voiced frustration today with Iran’s approach to negotiations, warning that time is running out for a deal.…
Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency
World
March 26, 2026
Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency
As the war with Iran drags on, energy-starved nations in Asia –– including close US allies –– are resorting to…
Venezuela’s Maduro has been in a notorious Brooklyn jail for over 80 days. This is what life is like in there
World
March 26, 2026
Venezuela’s Maduro has been in a notorious Brooklyn jail for over 80 days. This is what life is like in there
As ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro prepares for his next court hearing in the US, his son is projecting an…
Obstacles to ending war come into focus as US and Iran outline starkly different demands
Middle East
March 26, 2026
Obstacles to ending war come into focus as US and Iran outline starkly different demands
Almost exactly one month ago, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met indirectly with the Iranians in Geneva…
If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse
Features/Interviews
March 26, 2026
If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse
Iran doesn’t seem to be susceptible to the art of the deal. President Donald Trump is desperate to sell the…
Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones against Ukraine in one of the war’s largest attacks
World
March 25, 2026
Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones against Ukraine in one of the war’s largest attacks
Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine in recent months, firing nearly 1,000 drones over the past 24…
Iran will keep charging a fee to use Strait of Hormuz safely, official says
Middle East
March 25, 2026
Iran will keep charging a fee to use Strait of Hormuz safely, official says
Iran will “absolutely” keep charging countries and vessels a fee for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior…
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video app just months after launch
Technology
March 25, 2026
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video app just months after launch
OpenAI is winding down Sora, the video generation app it launched to much fanfare last year that signaled a bigger…
It’s been 18 months since the last war in Lebanon. This time it’s different
Features/Interviews
March 25, 2026
It’s been 18 months since the last war in Lebanon. This time it’s different
Beirut, Lebanon — Lebanon is a nation that’s no stranger to war, but this conflict feels different. Just 18 months…