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King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress
World
April 28, 2026
King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress
Washington, DC — Britain’s King Charles III will emphasize the long history and democratic values his country shares with the United…
Highway bombing in Colombia kills at least 14 amid a ‘wave’ of attacks
World
April 28, 2026
Highway bombing in Colombia kills at least 14 amid a ‘wave’ of attacks
At least 14 people were killed and at least 38 wounded, including five children, after a bomb tore apart a…
Trump relying on blockade to pressure Iran — but such tactics have not worked, expert warns
Middle East
April 28, 2026
Trump relying on blockade to pressure Iran — but such tactics have not worked, expert warns
President Donald Trump appears to be relying on the US blockade of Iran’s ports to pressure Tehran to cave to…
Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
Features/Interviews
April 28, 2026
Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
Asal, a freelance designer in her 30s living in Tehran, used to get projects from abroad all the time. But…
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are about to face off in court. Is an impartial jury even possible?
Technology
April 27, 2026
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are about to face off in court. Is an impartial jury even possible?
A group of regular people who might not even know much about artificial intelligence could soon determine OpenAI’s future. Elon…
How the intensely private Melania Trump faced a ‘traumatic experience’ on the public stage
World
April 27, 2026
How the intensely private Melania Trump faced a ‘traumatic experience’ on the public stage
“A bad noise.” That was first lady Melania Trump’s first reaction, according to her husband, to hearing gunshots outside the…
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 14 people, marking deadliest day since truce
Middle East
April 27, 2026
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 14 people, marking deadliest day since truce
Israeli strikes killed 14 people – including two children – in southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to Lebanese health officials.…
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says
Middle East
April 27, 2026
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that “some agreements have been reached” with Oman during his meeting with…
Why Iran’s top diplomat is in Russia
Middle East
April 27, 2026
Why Iran’s top diplomat is in Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia on Monday ahead of planned talks with Russian President Vladimir…
King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign
World
April 27, 2026
King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign
Washington, DC — “The word ‘special’ does not begin to do it justice,” said Donald Trump of the relationship between the…
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
Features/Interviews
April 27, 2026
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning…
Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says
World
April 27, 2026
Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says
Global military spending surged by almost three percent in 2025, fueled largely by ballooning defense expenditures in Europe and Asia,…
Mali insurgents hit military bases in ‘complex attacks’ claimed by al Qaeda-linked militants
World
April 26, 2026
Mali insurgents hit military bases in ‘complex attacks’ claimed by al Qaeda-linked militants
BamakoReuters — An al Qaeda affiliate and Tuareg rebels claimed responsibility on Saturday for coordinated attacks across Mali, in one of…
Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon under pressure as Israel, Hezbollah increase attacks
Middle East
April 26, 2026
Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon under pressure as Israel, Hezbollah increase attacks
The fragile ceasefire in Lebanon is under growing pressure as Israel and Hezbollah have increased attacks on each other despite…
Gaza holds first elections in 20 years amid stalled ceasefire process – but only in one city
Middle East
April 26, 2026
Gaza holds first elections in 20 years amid stalled ceasefire process – but only in one city
Deir al-Balah, Gaza/Jerusalem — Gaza held its first elections in more than 20 years on Saturday – but only in one…
Russia is facing a spring of discontent – and Putin is responding the only way he knows how
World
April 26, 2026
Russia is facing a spring of discontent – and Putin is responding the only way he knows how
Four years after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is facing a spring of discontent. Rolling digital blackouts in Russian…
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war
Features/Interviews
April 26, 2026
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war
When bombs started falling on Tehran in February, we heard much about the political ramifications, including the death of Ayatollah…
Iran is suffering in a standoff with the US – but may be betting Trump will blink first
Features/Interviews
April 26, 2026
Iran is suffering in a standoff with the US – but may be betting Trump will blink first
A United States naval blockade on Iran is strangling the Islamic Republic’s main economic corridors – leaving Tehran facing a…
How Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene
World
April 26, 2026
How Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were seated on the stage of the cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom just…
Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home
World
April 26, 2026
Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home
Dual insults — one from the US president and another from a Russian commentator — flung at Italian prime minister…