Politics How presidential decisions pushed the U.S. into a risky confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz
A review of the strategic choices that put the Strait of Hormuz at risk, the naval operations that followed and the geopolitical…
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Politics Why Germany and allies pushed back after the U.S. allowed Russian crude sales
European heads of state warned that a U.S. decision to permit stranded Russian oil sales risks bolstering Moscow and undermining Ukraine amid…
Politics Republic of Congo vote guide: candidates, issues and why it matters
A clear look at the Republic of Congo election, the lineup of candidates, major problems facing the country and what could come…
News Moody Bible Institute reaches settlement with Chicago Public Schools over student-teaching access
Agreement resolves a religious discrimination claim and clears the way for Moody students to complete their student-teaching placements in Chicago
News How Joy Behar’s Comedy Corner helped Sheryl Underwood land daytime hosting gigs
Sheryl Underwood reflects on a pivotal television moment tied to Joy Behar’s Comedy Corner while local memorial notices record recent passings and…
Politics Diplomatic contacts between Cuba and the U.S. begin as island reels from fuel shortages
Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged negotiations with the Trump administration on March 13, 2026, as Havana frees 51 prisoners and struggles with…
News Gulf ports and diplomatic zones hit as drone campaign escalates
Two people were killed when a drone struck an industrial zone in Oman, while attacks on Salalah port and multiple interceptions in…
News How a smoke detector saved a life and what three recent house fires teach us
A Regina man credits a working smoke alarm with saving him, while separate blazes in Mississippi and Guduvanchery claimed lives — key…
News Artemis II set to lift off April 1 after flight readiness review
NASA is preparing Artemis II for a 10-day lunar orbit mission with a March 19 pad rollout and an April 1 target,…
News KC-135 tanker crashes in western Iraq during operations against Iran
A U.S. KC-135 tanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury; rescue efforts continue and officials say the incident was not…
News KC-135 Stratotanker lost in western Iraq as rescue efforts continue
A US KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury; a second aircraft landed safely and CENTCOM says rescue operations…
Politics Why analysts believe Iran’s government will hold despite pressure
Israeli assessments, RAND analysis, and Carnegie commentary converge on a cautious view: Iran’s security apparatus and succession dynamics make a swift collapse…
Politics Mojtaba Khamenei’s first message: Strait of Hormuz, threats and global ripple effects
Iran's newly installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei released a written address on 12 Mar 2026 urging use of the Strait of Hormuz…
Politics New Brunswick budget: advocates call to shield arts and museum funding
Heritage advocates in New Brunswick are pressing for protection of arts and museum budgets as the province approaches a key fiscal announcement…
News How attacks in the Strait of Hormuz halted shipping and put crews at risk
Merchant ships and their crews face growing danger in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks, mine threats and insurance shocks stop traffic
Politics How attacks near the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a prolonged oil disruption
The strait has been effectively closed since March 1, with merchant ships struck and insurers hiking war-risk fees, raising the prospect of…