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
Former teacher James Talarico is facing renewed criticism after social media posts revealed classroom assignments labeled as ‘Obama memoirs’ and other politically charged displays
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
A review of the strategic choices that put the Strait of Hormuz at risk, the naval operations that followed and the geopolitical fallout
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
A clear look at the Republic of Congo election, the lineup of candidates, major problems facing the country and what could come next
Agreement resolves a religious discrimination claim and clears the way for Moody students to complete their student-teaching placements in Chicago
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