How Europe is supporting the Iran war through logistics and bases
Europe has become an essential logistics backbone for operations against Iran, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are creating broad energy and market challenges
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How the ‘Narva People’s Republic’ narrative spread online
A wave of anonymous posts on Telegram, TikTok and VK revived talk of a Narva people’s republic and drew responses from Propastop, Estonia’s government and international outlets
Trial begins after Tempe train crash that claimed 57 lives
A high-profile trial in Greece examines failures behind the Tempe crash while researchers map how the bone marrow microenvironment fuels leukemia resistance
Five-day pause on strikes announced amid US-Iran conversations
President Trump said the United States paused strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days while talks continue, but military preparations and regional tensions persist
IRGC mock video targets Trump as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz
An IRGC video adopts Trump’s catchphrase as rhetoric intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz; military moves and a high-level intelligence resignation deepen the crisis
Inside Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, the Rome anarchist probe and Robert Mueller’s death
One article that ties together a show’s secrecy, an inquiry after two deaths in Rome and the social media reaction to Robert Mueller’s death
How Cuba is coping with fuel cuts, power outages and makeshift solutions
Cubans contend with frequent blackouts, scarce fuel and soaring prices while engineers and mechanics improvise solutions to keep people moving
City increases hotel levy for Choose Chicago campaign to attract the 2028 Democratic National Convention
Chicago’s hotel tax was raised to support Choose Chicago’s marketing drive aimed at major conventions, a move that has drawn criticism for its burden on everyday visitors and for favoring consultant-driven campaigns
Russian tanker voyage to Cuba raises questions about Kremlin support
A Russian vessel reportedly headed for Cuba has emerged as a geopolitical signal, with the Kremlin saying it is weighing options to assist Cuba while the move draws international attention
How rising Philippine diesel prices are reshaping transport, wealth tech and liveaboard travel
A grounded Philippines driver, a research-led wealth marketplace and a renovated liveaboard illustrate how cost pressures and shifting needs are prompting adaptation across sectors
Ukraine deploys drone specialists to bolster Middle East defenses against Shahed attacks
Ukraine is exporting people and tactics: more than 200 specialists and homegrown interceptor drones are being sent to the Middle East to help counter Shahed attacks
Pro-Kremlin blogger publicly denounces Putin and is hospitalized in St. Petersburg
A well-known pro-government blogger published a scathing denunciation of Vladimir Putin on March 17 and was reported admitted to a St. Petersburg psychiatric facility days later, prompting debate over motive and state response
How India’s diesel shipments are reshaping South Asia energy ties
India delivers diesel to Bangladesh and other neighbours, highlighting its role as a regional supplier and the challenges of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran opens selective corridor in Strait of Hormuz with new ship registration
A new IRGC-run clearance process may let ships from countries including India, Pakistan and China cross a carefully managed route in the Strait of Hormuz
Jimmy Gracey found dead after Barcelona spring break disappearance
Family, classmates and Catalan police pursue answers as investigators examine phone data and CCTV from Port Olimpic and Shoko nightclub
Pentagon seeks $200 billion amid Iran strikes on Gulf gas and oil infrastructure
Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure have disrupted supplies and prompted a Pentagon appeal for roughly $200 billion to sustain operations and defenses