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
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
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 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
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
India delivers diesel to Bangladesh and other neighbours, highlighting its role as a regional supplier and the challenges of the Strait of Hormuz
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
Family, classmates and Catalan police pursue answers as investigators examine phone data and CCTV from Port Olimpic and Shoko nightclub
Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure have disrupted supplies and prompted a Pentagon appeal for roughly $200 billion to sustain operations and defenses
A leading Telegram channel explains how it is preparing for a ban, why the state is building a sovereign Internet, and what that means for advertisers and audiences
Reza Pahlavi’s team rejects Beijing mediation and claims deep contacts inside Iran, arguing for a managed transition and broader diplomatic consequences
An exclusive Cluster 17 poll for POLITICO gives Edouard Philippe a narrow lead in Le Havre, underscoring both momentum and fragility ahead of the run-off
A frontline incident in southern Lebanon left a journalist and camera operator hurt while a publisher released a detailed production timeline and newsletter status
Brantford council backed a permit system to track pigeon keepers after a string of nuisance reports, while staff point to scientific findings that challenge assumptions about birds pooping midflight
Bars are shrinking pours into tasting-size cocktails to match health trends, rising prices and a desire for variety
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