How India’s diesel shipments are reshaping South Asia energy ties
India delivers diesel to Bangladesh and other neighbours, highlighting its role as a regional supplier and the challenges of the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran opens selective corridor in Strait of Hormuz with new ship registration
A new IRGC-run clearance process may let ships from countries including India, Pakistan and China cross a carefully managed route in the Strait of Hormuz
Jimmy Gracey found dead after Barcelona spring break disappearance
Family, classmates and Catalan police pursue answers as investigators examine phone data and CCTV from Port Olimpic and Shoko nightclub
Pentagon seeks $200 billion amid Iran strikes on Gulf gas and oil infrastructure
Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure have disrupted supplies and prompted a Pentagon appeal for roughly $200 billion to sustain operations and defenses
How a possible Telegram ban could reshape Russian news and advertising
A leading Telegram channel explains how it is preparing for a ban, why the state is building a sovereign Internet, and what that means for advertisers and audiences
Reza Pahlavi allies hint at diplomatic reset with China and Russia
Reza Pahlavi’s team rejects Beijing mediation and claims deep contacts inside Iran, arguing for a managed transition and broader diplomatic consequences
Edouard Philippe leads in Le Havre second-round polling ahead of run-off
An exclusive Cluster 17 poll for POLITICO gives Edouard Philippe a narrow lead in Le Havre, underscoring both momentum and fragility ahead of the run-off
Missile strikes near Russia Today reporter in southern Lebanon; Stonemaier Games shares March progress
A frontline incident in southern Lebanon left a journalist and camera operator hurt while a publisher released a detailed production timeline and newsletter status
Brantford to require pigeon banding and registration amid nuisance reports
Brantford council backed a permit system to track pigeon keepers after a string of nuisance reports, while staff point to scientific findings that challenge assumptions about birds pooping midflight
Mini cocktails gain momentum in New York, Nashville and beyond
Bars are shrinking pours into tasting-size cocktails to match health trends, rising prices and a desire for variety
How to respond when hearing loss and memory changes go unaddressed
When memory slips and family rules collide, learn clear actions, where to seek help, and how to protect your wellbeing
Epstein files prompt UK-DOJ cooperation over Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson
Newly released DOJ material, including a photograph and emails, has led UK detectives to seek assistance from the Department of Justice and the FBI as inquiries into Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson expand
Qatar expels Iranian diplomats after missiles hit Ras Laffan LNG facility
Qatar expelled Iran’s military and security attaches after missile strikes damaged the Ras Laffan LNG complex, prompting regional shutdowns, interceptions and international calls to protect civilian infrastructure
Alberta introduces bill to restrict MAID to people likely to die within a year
Alberta’s government has proposed legislation to narrow eligibility for MAID, bolster provider rules and block cross‑jurisdictional referrals while citing protection of vulnerable people
Why the Beijing summit is uncertain as Donald Trump focuses on the Iran conflict
Beijing’s planners face uncertainty after the March 31 summit was postponed, as the U.S. pivot to the Iran war and legal battles over tariffs reshape bargaining space
Gabbard testimony and Kent resignation spotlight debate over Iran intelligence
Gabbard defended intelligence briefings during a tense Senate hearing as Joe Kent’s resignation raised fresh questions about the evidence used to justify the Iran strikes