Balen Shah’s unexpected ascent from rapper and mayor to national leader captured a youth-driven revolt against entrenched parties and could alter Nepal’s governance
An overview of the military, political and media developments surrounding the U.S.- and Israel-led campaign in Iran, including targeting patterns and reporting obstacles
Israel’s US ambassador stopped short of ruling out ground forces in Iran while strikes and embassy attacks widened the conflict, prompting evacuations and international alarm
Hamilton police and paramedics responded after ice at Pier 7 broke on March 7, 2026, rescuing six people and urging the public to avoid frozen lakes and rivers
Interest in canadian citizenship certificates has soared after legislative change, as descendants trace family records and archives struggle to keep pace
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