Sheryl Underwood reflects on a pivotal television moment tied to Joy Behar’s Comedy Corner while local memorial notices record recent passings and service dates
Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged negotiations with the Trump administration on March 13, 2026, as Havana frees 51 prisoners and struggles with an acute fuel blockade
Two people were killed when a drone struck an industrial zone in Oman, while attacks on Salalah port and multiple interceptions in Gulf states highlight the widening impact of regional hostilities
A Regina man credits a working smoke alarm with saving him, while separate blazes in Mississippi and Guduvanchery claimed lives — key lessons about prevention and community support follow
NASA is preparing Artemis II for a 10-day lunar orbit mission with a March 19 pad rollout and an April 1 target, while teams finish repairs and manage risk
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
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
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
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
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
Merchant ships and their crews face growing danger in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks, mine threats and insurance shocks stop traffic
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
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
An analysis of Article 21, proposals for national education in Hong Kong and parallels with university governance challenges
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
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