Record rise in U.S. electronic device searches as CBP updates directive
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
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Chinese port releases Iranian ships linked to key rocket fuel precursor
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
How SNL roasted Kristi Noem following her reassignment by Trump
SNL lampooned Kristi Noem following her removal from the Department of Homeland Security, mixing sharp satire with references to policy, spending and personnel changes
How Netanyahu won Trump’s support for a reordering of the Middle East
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
Local politics in Japan still show a wide gender gap, experts find
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
Trump launches Shield of the Americas summit to confront cartels and foreign influence
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
Trump dismisses need for UK aircraft carriers amid Iran war tensions
A terse post by President Trump on Truth Social intensified strains with the UK after London placed an aircraft carrier on high readiness and authorised limited use of bases for defensive action
How China is balancing growth goals and a Middle East crisis
China cuts growth ambitions and sends a special envoy as it seeks to protect domestic plans, preserve trade ties with the United States and present itself as a stabilizing force during the US-Israel-Iran war
Potential bone health concerns for older adults taking GLP-1 medications
Recent observational studies connect GLP-1 medications with a small but notable rise in fracture and osteoporosis diagnoses among older adults, prompting calls for bone health screening and nutrition and exercise strategies
Ukraine reports tactical gains while Paralympic uniform ban sparks controversy
A mix of military action and sports diplomacy has placed Ukraine at the center of fresh scrutiny, as Kyiv describes successful strikes and the IPC rejects a symbolic Paralympic uniform
Gunfire strikes two synagogues in Toronto area; authorities investigate
Two synagogues in the Toronto region were shot at overnight; no one was hurt and police are asking the public for information while increasing patrols around Jewish institutions.
What joining the EU would mean for Canada and its global strategy
Explore whether Canada could become an EU member, what it would gain or lose, and how public sentiment and political alternatives shape the debate
How coordinated U.S. and Israeli attacks have altered the Iran conflict
A week of intense strikes by the United States and Israel has claimed strategic gains while deepening uncertainty across the Middle East
Global spike in unprovoked shark attacks and deaths in 2026
A global review shows a 125% increase in deadly unprovoked shark encounters in 2026, highlighting regional hotspots and notable incidents
How Russian satellite data is helping Iran locate U.S. forces
Multiple intelligence sources say Russia furnished Iran with satellite imagery and related data that may have helped Tehran identify U.S. troops, ships and bases in the region
Iran projects defiance after leadership losses amid heavy US and Israeli strikes
Iran’s government is navigating a severe leadership shock after top commanders and the supreme leader were killed in foreign strikes, as a three-member council assumes control and regional exchanges escalate