An Iranian-born vintner who fled in 1982 describes preserving Persian wine traditions in Oregon while watching reports of strikes and fires at Bandar Abbas with concern
An examination of how Xi Jinping’s political cleansings have hollowed out the PLA leadership and what rebuilding the Central Military Commission will demand
Balendra Shah, a former rapper and Kathmandu mayor, has propelled the Rastriya Swatantra Party to a commanding early lead in Nepal’s parliamentary vote, reflecting youth-driven unrest and a break with traditional parties
After President Trump posted promises of heavy strikes, Iran’s foreign minister said hope for de‑escalation was ended and regional leaders rushed into diplomatic and military action
Hundreds gathered in New York to denounce US and Israeli attacks on Iran and to call for de-escalation as the regional crisis deepens
A sharp increase in searches by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, an expanded list of searchable items and ongoing legal fights raise privacy and travel concerns
Two state-owned Iranian vessels sailed from a Chinese chemical terminal with cargo analysts say could be sodium perchlorate, a crucial precursor for solid rocket propellant, drawing scrutiny amid active US-Iran hostilities
SNL lampooned Kristi Noem following her removal from the Department of Homeland Security, mixing sharp satire with references to policy, spending and personnel changes
Netanyahu’s outreach to President Trump produced decisive US support for an aggressive posture toward Iran, exposing tensions over objectives, readiness, and the prospect of regime change
A local politics index released on International Women’s Day shows limited gains for women across Japan’s prefectures, with Tokyo leading and several areas slipping from 2026 levels
President Trump gathered a curated group of Latin American leaders in Florida to promote a joint security pact focused on countering drug cartels and limiting outside influence in the hemisphere
A terse post by President Trump on Truth Social intensified strains with the UK after London placed an aircraft carrier on high readiness and authorised limited use of bases for defensive action
China cuts growth ambitions and sends a special envoy as it seeks to protect domestic plans, preserve trade ties with the United States and present itself as a stabilizing force during the US-Israel-Iran war
Recent observational studies connect GLP-1 medications with a small but notable rise in fracture and osteoporosis diagnoses among older adults, prompting calls for bone health screening and nutrition and exercise strategies
A mix of military action and sports diplomacy has placed Ukraine at the center of fresh scrutiny, as Kyiv describes successful strikes and the IPC rejects a symbolic Paralympic uniform
Two synagogues in the Toronto region were shot at overnight; no one was hurt and police are asking the public for information while increasing patrols around Jewish institutions.