The American flag returned to the US embassy in Caracas on March 14, 2026, marking a symbolic restart of diplomatic presence amid demands over oil and ongoing repairs
A shift in military focus to Iran has paused Rafah operations and complicated efforts to deliver aid and preserve a fragile ceasefire in Gaza
Jens Stoltenberg, now Norway’s finance minister, cautions that the conflict with Iran could increase energy costs, benefit Russia economically and divert military support away from Ukraine
Former teacher James Talarico is facing renewed criticism after social media posts revealed classroom assignments labeled as ‘Obama memoirs’ and other politically charged displays
A review of the strategic choices that put the Strait of Hormuz at risk, the naval operations that followed and the geopolitical fallout
European heads of state warned that a U.S. decision to permit stranded Russian oil sales risks bolstering Moscow and undermining Ukraine amid the Iran conflict
A clear look at the Republic of Congo election, the lineup of candidates, major problems facing the country and what could come next
Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged negotiations with the Trump administration on March 13, 2026, as Havana frees 51 prisoners and struggles with an acute fuel blockade
Israeli assessments, RAND analysis, and Carnegie commentary converge on a cautious view: Iran’s security apparatus and succession dynamics make a swift collapse unlikely, even as strikes and protests reshape the region
Iran’s newly installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei released a written address on 12 Mar 2026 urging use of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage and warning of expanded fronts if the United States and Israel persist in the conflict
Heritage advocates in New Brunswick are pressing for protection of arts and museum budgets as the province approaches a key fiscal announcement on March 12, 2026
The strait has been effectively closed since March 1, with merchant ships struck and insurers hiking war-risk fees, raising the prospect of severe oil and gas shortages unless naval protection and strategic measures are enacted
An analysis of Article 21, proposals for national education in Hong Kong and parallels with university governance challenges
Spanish industry is mobilizing contingency plans amid threats from the US administration after Madrid denied use of shared air bases, with energy supplies and regional exporters particularly exposed
An alleged pattern of unlawful voting by an immigrant has prompted experts to warn that perception of the system is as important as its security
A concise guide to who gave, where the money went, and what experts recommend to curb outsized influence