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
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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
Netherlands seeks clarity on objectives after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran
Dutch leader Rob Jetten wants to know the objectives behind the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and says legality concerns must be resolved before offering full support
Pentagon says it is tracking alleged Russia-Iran intelligence sharing amid conflict
The Pentagon and White House say they are aware of reports that Russia gave Iran information on U.S. positions and are monitoring and adjusting operations accordingly
U.S.-Ecuador air and river operation targets narco encampment near Colombia border
At Ecuador’s request, U.S. Southern Command aided a strike on a Comandos de la Frontera training camp using helicopters, aircraft, drones and river boats
How combined U.S.-Israel strikes reshaped Iran’s military posture and the wider regional fight
An analytical summary of the U.S.-Israel air campaign against Iran, Tehran’s retaliatory actions, and intelligence links involving Russia and China
What Europe should do now after the 28 February 2026 attack on Iran
An analysis of Europe’s choices following the 28 February 2026 US and Israeli offensive on Iran, its regional ripple effects and concrete policy options
How U.S. actions in Venezuela and Iran reshape Putin’s strategic choices
Two high‑profile U.S. operations — an arrest in Venezuela and a strike in Iran — have unsettled Moscow and exposed tensions in Putin’s foreign policy calculations
From costly drugs to wider support: a family’s experience of China’s health reforms
A family story about a grandmother’s long illness shows how inclusion of targeted drugs in insurance and new eldercare plans reshaped access to treatment
How the Iran conflict tested the EU’s unity during Cyprus’ presidency
As missiles and counterstrikes rattled the Middle East, the EU rushed to coordinate protection for citizens and critical trade routes while internal disagreements came to the fore
Mass evacuations in Lebanon as Israeli bombardment intensifies
An expanding exchange of strikes between Israel and Hezbollah has forced mass evacuations in Lebanon, raising urgent humanitarian alarms
DOJ scrutiny of Cuban officials joins Mississippi probes and market jitters
the Justice Department has opened a probe into potential charges tied to Cuban officials; meanwhile, Mississippi local enforcement, congressional priorities, and market shifts make for a busy news day
Evacuations in Dubai reveal risks for expats, influencers and tourists
When war in the region triggered evacuations, tech firms, cruise operators and social-media personalities found their Dubai lifestyles suddenly precarious
Iranian nationals detained in Moscow after alleged rally near Salaryevo metro
Dozens of Iranian nationals were detained or fined in Moscow after a meeting near Salaryevo metro drew police attention; organizers say it was a private get-together, officials call it an unauthorized rally.
How The View and fact checks framed Kristi Noem’s dismissal and the transition at DHS
Television commentators and investigative reports unpack the controversies surrounding Kristi Noem’s time at the Department of Homeland Security and the implications of her replacement by Sen. Markwayne Mullin