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Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East amid “horrific violence of war”
Middle East
March 15, 2026
Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East amid “horrific violence of war”
Pope Leo XIV has called for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict as Israel and Iran continue to trade…
Two weeks of war: Inside Trump’s risky decision to attack Iran — and the scramble to contain the fallout
Features/Interviews
March 15, 2026
Two weeks of war: Inside Trump’s risky decision to attack Iran — and the scramble to contain the fallout
President Donald Trump’s war with Iran was only hours old, and already the plan had gone awry. Spurred by fresh…
A tiny Middle Eastern nation scarred by a decades-old war finds itself caught in another
Middle East
March 15, 2026
A tiny Middle Eastern nation scarred by a decades-old war finds itself caught in another
For the Persian Gulf’s oil-rich and mostly cosseted residents, Iran’s pummeling has been as unexpected as it has been terrifying.…
He returned home as a war hero. Behind closed doors, he became a tyrant
World
March 15, 2026
He returned home as a war hero. Behind closed doors, he became a tyrant
Kyiv — Alisa still remembers the first time her husband hurt her. On leave from the front lines in eastern…
New Prince Harry book a ‘deranged conspiracy,’ his spokesperson says
World
March 15, 2026
New Prince Harry book a ‘deranged conspiracy,’ his spokesperson says
Reuters — A new biography about Prince Harry which says Queen Camilla had allegedly remarked he had been brainwashed by…
The rapper who railed against corruption now set to be Nepal’s new leader
World
March 14, 2026
The rapper who railed against corruption now set to be Nepal’s new leader
Before he dismantled Nepal’s political elite, Balendra Shah was destroying his opponents in underground rap battles. More than a decade…
British man charged with cybercrimes in Dubai for allegedly filming missile strikes, UK authorities confirm
Technology
March 14, 2026
British man charged with cybercrimes in Dubai for allegedly filming missile strikes, UK authorities confirm
LONDON — A British man has been charged under cyber-crime laws in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles over the…
Vance’s distance from the Iran war is getting more conspicuous
Features/Interviews
March 14, 2026
Vance’s distance from the Iran war is getting more conspicuous
Mere hours after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iran’s nuclear program last June, his vice president appeared on two…
What to know about Kharg Island, the tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran’s oil industry
Features/Interviews
March 14, 2026
What to know about Kharg Island, the tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran’s oil industry
During the first two weeks of the latest war in the Middle East, as US and Israeli strikes rained down…
Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump
World
March 14, 2026
Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump
Cuban officials have held talks with the United States, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed for the first time on Friday,…
Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in what mayor says is ‘targeted attack’ against Jewish community
Middle East
March 14, 2026
Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in what mayor says is ‘targeted attack’ against Jewish community
An explosion struck overnight at a Jewish school in Amsterdam in what the city’s mayor called a “targeted attack against…
At least 12 medical workers killed in strike on Lebanon healthcare center, ministry says
Middle East
March 14, 2026
At least 12 medical workers killed in strike on Lebanon healthcare center, ministry says
An Israeli strike hit a healthcare center in a southern Lebanese town, killing at least 12 medical staff, Lebanon’s public…
Iran’s new supreme leader has yet to appear, and the system may not need him to
Features/Interviews
March 14, 2026
Iran’s new supreme leader has yet to appear, and the system may not need him to
Almost a week after his appointment as Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei remains in the shadows. Iranians got their first…
Super-rich travelers are using private jets to escape Middle East conflict, pushing charter prices sky-high
Middle East
March 12, 2026
Super-rich travelers are using private jets to escape Middle East conflict, pushing charter prices sky-high
Demand for private charter flights out of the Middle East has surged since the beginning of the US-Israeli conflict with…
Why Trump’s Gulf allies are resisting pressure to join the Iran war
Features/Interviews
March 12, 2026
Why Trump’s Gulf allies are resisting pressure to join the Iran war
Since the Iran war began, Gulf states have faced a barrage of Iranian missiles and drones, leaving their leaders with…
This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets
Technology
March 12, 2026
This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets
Attacks on Africa’s critical infrastructure are not uncommon. In 2025, insurgent militant groups led to a temporary shutdown of a…
British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show
World
March 12, 2026
British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show
London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned that Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a “general reputational…
What’s in the ‘SAVE America Act’ and why is it so important to Donald Trump?
World
March 12, 2026
What’s in the ‘SAVE America Act’ and why is it so important to Donald Trump?
The federal elections overhaul bill that’s a top priority for President Donald Trump already faced near-impossible odds in the Senate,…
Iran war costing Middle East travel industry $600m a day, global body warns
Life & Style
March 12, 2026
Iran war costing Middle East travel industry $600m a day, global body warns
The US and Israel’s war with Iran is costing the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector at least $600 million…
The world just smashed the emergency glass on oil prices. Now it’s up to Trump for a long-term fix
Features/Interviews
March 12, 2026
The world just smashed the emergency glass on oil prices. Now it’s up to Trump for a long-term fix
Dozens of countries have done the unprecedented, releasing an historic amount of crude from emergency reserves to prevent high oil…