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 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
An unexplained strike at the Bushehr nuclear power plant was reported by Iranian authorities and international agencies, with officials saying plant systems and staff were unharmed
Angela Rayner has publicly challenged Keir Starmer over immigration changes and party momentum, sparking discussion about whether she seeks to rejoin the front bench or aim higher
From weekly public holidays in Sri Lanka to coordinated reserve releases, governments are cutting consumption and tapping stockpiles to steady markets
Republican proposals to loosen campus gun rules have resurfaced following several attacks and security breaches, raising questions about prevention, liability and campus safety
A close look at how a high-profile vow to keep an encampment cleared in Venice unraveled, the role of Inside Safe and CARE courts, and why local residents say the problem persists
Russia and China have supplied Iran with imagery, radars and missile-related systems that deepen Tehran’s targeting abilities and turn the Gulf into a contest of signals and sight
Two Littoral Combat Ships configured for mine duties were seen in Penang, prompting debate over capability gaps, strategic choices and the future of maritime escorts through the Strait of Hormuz
Stubb pushes for practical security and market arrangements now, and a longer-term route back to EU membership
A senior U.S. counterterrorism official left his post, arguing the Iran campaign lacked an imminent threat and raising legal and political questions
President Trump’s public condemnation of news outlets over reporting on the Iran conflict has prompted calls about broadcaster licenses from the FCC, debate over press freedom, and scrutiny of military moves in the region
A former Trump cabinet hopeful and prominent diplomat was quietly replaced as head of the Kennedy Center, prompting questions about political influence and institutional stewardship
An investigative report connects Boris Korolev to X Holding, which manufactures hardware for Russia’s mandatory TSPU systems used by Roskomnadzor
Five Western leaders issued a joint warning on March 16, 2026, urging restraint and negotiations to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe in Lebanon
A familiar controversy returned when President Donald Trump amplified claims about Ilhan Omar, prompting fresh congressional attention and highlighting remarks from rising Republican figures