More than 800,000 displaced in Lebanon as shelters fill and aid struggles
More than 800,000 Lebanese have fled their homes in a matter of days, overwhelming shelters and prompting urgent warnings from humanitarian organizations
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Russia and China deepen military ties with Iran as new supreme leader takes office
Iran signals strategic ties with Russia and China as Mojtaba Khamenei assumes the supreme leadership and security risks threaten regional shipping lanes
How drone accusations, Italian drug rules and environmental alerts are shaping public debate
A single briefing that connects Iran’s claim about copycat drones, Italy’s AIFA criteria for innovative drugs and a set of environmental advisories impacting public safety and policy
Benjamin Franklin’s mission to secure French aid in 1776
Benjamin Franklin arrived in Paris in 1776 as a celebrated figure, but his public popularity masked a crucial diplomatic mission to obtain French support for the American Revolution
Exiled crown prince offers to head iran’s post-regime transition and rebuild plan
Reza Pahlavi says he has a transition plan and identified leaders ready to restore order and democracy in iran once the Islamic Republic collapses
US embassy in Caracas reopens as diplomatic ties with Venezuela shift
The American flag returned to the US embassy in Caracas on March 14, 2026, marking a symbolic restart of diplomatic presence amid demands over oil and ongoing repairs
How Gaza’s recovery stalled after the US and Israel escalated against Iran
A shift in military focus to Iran has paused Rafah operations and complicated efforts to deliver aid and preserve a fragile ceasefire in Gaza
Late recognition for Thaddeus Mosley and why social citizenship matters
A reflection on art, belonging and policy through the life of Thaddeus Mosley and Daisy Hernandez’s exploration of social citizenship
TSSA charges Aerosports operator over unauthorized zipline that injured a child
Ontario’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority has charged the operator of Aerosports Trampoline Park after a January 2026 zipline fall that sent an 11-year-old to hospital
Former NATO chief warns Iran war may aid Russia and shift focus from Ukraine
Jens Stoltenberg, now Norway’s finance minister, cautions that the conflict with Iran could increase energy costs, benefit Russia economically and divert military support away from Ukraine
Sixth-grade assignment draws heat for James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Former teacher James Talarico is facing renewed criticism after social media posts revealed classroom assignments labeled as ‘Obama memoirs’ and other politically charged displays
Lessons from long-lived animals for aging science and conservation
Discover how animals with exceptional lifespans offer clues about aging and why protecting species like the African bush elephant matters for both science and ecosystems
How presidential decisions pushed the U.S. into a risky confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz
A review of the strategic choices that put the Strait of Hormuz at risk, the naval operations that followed and the geopolitical fallout
Why Germany and allies pushed back after the U.S. allowed Russian crude sales
European heads of state warned that a U.S. decision to permit stranded Russian oil sales risks bolstering Moscow and undermining Ukraine amid the Iran conflict
Republic of Congo vote guide: candidates, issues and why it matters
A clear look at the Republic of Congo election, the lineup of candidates, major problems facing the country and what could come next
Moody Bible Institute reaches settlement with Chicago Public Schools over student-teaching access
Agreement resolves a religious discrimination claim and clears the way for Moody students to complete their student-teaching placements in Chicago