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Internet outages disrupt daily life in Russia, fueling fears of a digital crackdown
March 22, 2026
Internet outages disrupt daily life in Russia, fueling fears of a digital crackdown
Replying to a friend’s message, ordering a pizza or hailing a ride on your handheld device may seem like simple…
Why a delayed Xi-Trump summit could give China a stronger hand
March 22, 2026
Why a delayed Xi-Trump summit could give China a stronger hand
Hong Kong — US President Donald Trump’s request to delay a high-stakes summit with China’s leader Xi Jinping could work…
Trump aims to end the revolution that Fidel Castro started. Can the US and Cuba strike a deal?
March 22, 2026
Trump aims to end the revolution that Fidel Castro started. Can the US and Cuba strike a deal?
Havana — Donald Trump wants us to believe that a deal with Cuba is close at hand. After this past…
US Embassy urges citizens to depart Saudi Arabia amid regional security concerns
March 19, 2026
US Embassy urges citizens to depart Saudi Arabia amid regional security concerns
The United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued an urgent security advisory on Thursday, urging American citizens to depart the…
Iran’s chokehold on Hormuz threatens India’s beloved samosas and chai
March 18, 2026
Iran’s chokehold on Hormuz threatens India’s beloved samosas and chai
Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz has sparked global fears of fuel pumps running dry, but in India, it’s…
Cuban president promises ‘impregnable resistance’ to any US attempt to control island
March 18, 2026
Cuban president promises ‘impregnable resistance’ to any US attempt to control island
Havana — Any attempt by the United States to take control of Cuba would be met with “impregnable resistance,” Cuban…
Trump clash with UK over Iran puts King Charles’ US visit at risk
March 18, 2026
Trump clash with UK over Iran puts King Charles’ US visit at risk
London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer – buttoned-up, lawyerly, reserved – is not a man prone to effusiveness. But…
Italy confirms it will not join offensive against Iran: Prime Minister
March 18, 2026
Italy confirms it will not join offensive against Iran: Prime Minister
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed on Tuesday that Rome is not participating in the offensive against Iran and “has…
‘Ticking time bomb’: Stricken Russian fuel tanker drifts near to Italian islands
March 17, 2026
‘Ticking time bomb’: Stricken Russian fuel tanker drifts near to Italian islands
Rome, Italy — Maritime authorities have warned mariners to steer clear of a crewless Russian fuel tanker that has been…
State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80 percent
March 17, 2026
State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80 percent
AP — The State Department has slashed by about 80 percent the fee for Americans to formally renounce their US…