Politics Why the U.S. permitted a Russian tanker to deliver oil to Cuba
The U.S. decision to let a sanctioned Russian tanker sail to Cuba breaks an effective fuel blockade and brings immediate relief and…
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Politics Inside the Revolutionary Guard’s patronage system and its role in regime survival
An analysis of the Revolutionary Guard's patronage apparatus: how decades of diverted resources and paramilitary channels translate into loyalty and political resilience
News Jonathan Greenberger to lead Politico as global editor-in-chief
Jonathan Greenberger, a former ABC executive and Politico editor since 2026, will take charge of the outlet’s global newsroom on May 1…
Politics Could a Houthi blockade at Bab al-Mandeb shut down global shipping?
Houthis have struck beyond Yemen and signalled that closing the Bab al-Mandeb strait is an option, a move that could disrupt vital…
News Scott Hetsko bartends for heart health while Rochester police make arrests
Rochester hosted a charity bartending event on March 28, 2026, to benefit the American Heart Association, and earlier a March 23, 2026,…
News Fatal helicopter crash near Sussex airport prompts Transportation Safety Board probe
A Robinson R-44 travelling from Fredericton to Sussex went missing and was later found crashed near the Sussex airport; investigators are on…
News How the Iran conflict is pushing up U.S. gasoline and diesel prices
Explore current U.S. pump prices, diesel pressure on supply chains, and the geopolitical forces — including the Iran conflict and long-running Syrian…
Politics DSA leaders seek universal full‑day childcare for six weeks through age 12
Democratic Socialists in New York are calling for a universal, full‑day childcare system covering six weeks to 12 years, a plan that…
Politics How new internet controls are fueling unrest and testing the Kremlin
An analysis of how widespread mobile outages, the throttling of Telegram, and heavy-handed measures have produced unexpected public backlash and exposed fragility…
News Toronto ramps up repairs with third pothole blitz as crews tackle tens of thousands of craters
Toronto began its third concentrated repair effort to address severe winter road damage, increasing spending and using technology to speed up fixes
News Necropsy points to boat collision in Rockaway Beach sei whale death
Officials say preliminary autopsy findings point to vessel collision as the cause of death
Politics US deploys Marine Expeditionary Units to the Middle East as tensions with Iran rise
US forces have moved forward-deployed Marine units and supporting assets into the Middle East, creating sharper military options against Iran while raising…
Politics How throttling and outages are reshaping Russia’s online landscape
Public anger is rising as mobile outages and throttling hit Telegram and WhatsApp, while the Kremlin pushes a state-backed alternative that many…
News Illegal fuel storages and roadside pumps targeted in Hong Kong and Thailand
Police, customs and special investigators removed thousands of litres of suspected smuggled fuel in raids that underscored public safety and market concerns
News Heavy rain floods Makhachkala and prompts radiation checks across Dagestan
A concise summary of flooding in Makhachkala, regional infrastructure impacts and expert evaluations of radiation risk in Dagestan
Politics Short-term DHS funding passes House amid looming Senate battle
House Republicans moved to extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security, setting the stage for a Senate confrontation and urgent operational…