KC-135 tanker crashes in western Iraq during operations against Iran
A U.S. KC-135 tanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury; rescue efforts continue and officials say the incident was not caused by hostile fire
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KC-135 Stratotanker lost in western Iraq as rescue efforts continue
A US KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury; a second aircraft landed safely and CENTCOM says rescue operations are underway
Why analysts believe Iran’s government will hold despite pressure
Israeli assessments, RAND analysis, and Carnegie commentary converge on a cautious view: Iran’s security apparatus and succession dynamics make a swift collapse unlikely, even as strikes and protests reshape the region
Mojtaba Khamenei’s first message: Strait of Hormuz, threats and global ripple effects
Iran’s newly installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei released a written address on 12 Mar 2026 urging use of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage and warning of expanded fronts if the United States and Israel persist in the conflict
New Brunswick budget: advocates call to shield arts and museum funding
Heritage advocates in New Brunswick are pressing for protection of arts and museum budgets as the province approaches a key fiscal announcement on March 12, 2026
How attacks in the Strait of Hormuz halted shipping and put crews at risk
Merchant ships and their crews face growing danger in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks, mine threats and insurance shocks stop traffic
How attacks near the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a prolonged oil disruption
The strait has been effectively closed since March 1, with merchant ships struck and insurers hiking war-risk fees, raising the prospect of severe oil and gas shortages unless naval protection and strategic measures are enacted
Venice Biennale controversy: Russian pavilion reignites debate and draws EU warning
Russia plans to reopen its national pavilion in Venice, prompting protests from artists and a potential withdrawal of EU funding amid accusations of cultural diplomacy
How Hong Kong could apply the ethnic unity law and what it means for public institutions
An analysis of Article 21, proposals for national education in Hong Kong and parallels with university governance challenges
How Spanish industry is preparing for a possible trade rupture with the US
Spanish industry is mobilizing contingency plans amid threats from the US administration after Madrid denied use of shared air bases, with energy supplies and regional exporters particularly exposed
How a decade-long unlawful voting case is reshaping the debate on election integrity
An alleged pattern of unlawful voting by an immigrant has prompted experts to warn that perception of the system is as important as its security
Billionaire donations and the 2026 political surge
A concise guide to who gave, where the money went, and what experts recommend to curb outsized influence
Global markets jitter as cargo attacks and reserve releases follow Strait of Hormuz escalation
Cargo vessels were hit in the Persian Gulf while several countries moved to tap strategic oil stocks, compounding worries about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Ireland’s St. Patrick’s visit blends cultural festival, a $6.1 billion U.S. pledge and a major insurance sale
Ireland stages a broad St. Patrick’s festival while government leaders present a $6.1 billion investment pledge to the U.S. and Generali completes a €337 million sale of Irish nonlife operations to Zurich
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei supreme leader as reports of wounds and public mourning mount
Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the slain leader, was elevated amid war-related strikes and conflicting reports about his health
Trump promises plans amid Iran war oil surge and TSA backlog
President Trump told The Post he has a plan for the oil market after the Iran conflict drove prices higher and said airport security issues were being handled