Six months on, Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ risks igniting crises far beyond the Middle East
Middle East
August 29, 2026
Six months on, Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ risks igniting crises far beyond the Middle East
When US President Donald Trump launched his war against Iran, he called it an “excursion” that would take just a…
Trump says US reaches deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of country’s oil reserves
World
August 29, 2026
Trump says US reaches deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of country’s oil reserves
President Donald Trump said Friday night the United States has reached an oil agreement with Venezuela, a move he said…
Ring hopes new encryption tech will ease surveillance fears around its home security cameras
World
August 26, 2026
Ring hopes new encryption tech will ease surveillance fears around its home security cameras
New York — Many Americans feel growing unease about the proliferation of cameras — in people’s hands, on homes and businesses,…
Iranians split over proposed law to criminalize contact with foreign media
Middle East
August 26, 2026
Iranians split over proposed law to criminalize contact with foreign media
Iranian politicians are divided over a move by the country’s parliament to approve a bill that would criminalize communications with…
Netanyahu says US economic measures “tighten the siege on Iran”
Middle East
August 26, 2026
Netanyahu says US economic measures “tighten the siege on Iran”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised the latest US economic measures against Iran, saying they would “tighten the siege”…
‘No one can understand the pain:’ Fire in maternity ward kills at least 14 newborn babies in Pakistan’s capital
Middle East
August 26, 2026
‘No one can understand the pain:’ Fire in maternity ward kills at least 14 newborn babies in Pakistan’s capital
Islamabad, Pakistan — At least 14 newborn babies died Wednesday morning in one of Pakistan’s deadliest hospital fires in recent decades.…
Iran sanctions: How to make an outcast out of a pariah
Middle East
August 26, 2026
Iran sanctions: How to make an outcast out of a pariah
Iran’s status as an economic outcast is nothing new. It’s been a pariah in the eyes of much of the…
Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projects
World
August 26, 2026
Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projects
KathmanduReuters — Nepal sent helicopters to the rescue on Wednesday after a massive flash flood swept away villages in the Himalayan…
Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it
World
August 26, 2026
Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree giving the government powers to temporarily take control of “critical infrastructure” across…
Trump will need China for his new economic war against Iran. Good luck getting Xi on side
World
August 26, 2026
Trump will need China for his new economic war against Iran. Good luck getting Xi on side
Beijing — When US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled “Operation Economic Outcast,” threatening damaging new sanctions on countries that refuse to…