Politics How the Houthis balance caution and commitments amid regional escalation
A closer look at the competing currents inside the Houthis: one urging restraint, the other urging active alignment with allied fronts
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Politics Trump gives Iran an 8 p.m. ultimatum as ceasefire talks linger
President Trump issued an 8 p.m. Tuesday deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire, coupling that demand with harsh threats; Tehran…
Politics Doomsday plane seen over Offutt as Trump sets deadline for Iran
A high-altitude training sortie by the E-4B Nightwatch over Offutt Air Force Base coincided with a tense presidential deadline for Iran, sparking…
Politics How Trump’s admiration for King Charles may have stopped plans to annex Canadian territory
A serialized excerpt by Robert Hardman reveals a private exchange in which Donald Trump floated taking Canadian land and then reconsidered when…
Politics How Trump’s simultaneous Iran conflict and cabinet shakeups are reshaping his presidency
An analysis of the twin crises — the Iran military engagements and the president’s sweeping personnel moves — and what they signal…
Politics How Saudi Vision 2030 is being tested by budget gaps and the Iran war
Saudi Vision 2030's grand plans meet hard financial limits and regional instability, forcing a rethink of spending, projects, and priorities
Politics Pope Leo calls for peace and convokes a prayer vigil
Pope Leo transformed the Easter proclamation into a moral appeal against violence and the growing indifference to human suffering
Politics Trump administration’s public war messaging upends American silence
How viral government videos replace traditional war discretion and what that means for civic responsibility
Politics Iraq exempted from Strait of Hormuz restrictions as transits increase
Iraq has been given an exemption from Tehran's strait controls while overall transits show a modest rebound
Politics Trump’s videos turn war into publicity: how American secrecy gave way to spectacle
A concise look at how the Trump administration replaced discreet wartime messaging with a broadcast-first approach that relies on passive public engagement
Politics Why Meloni went to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE to protect Italy’s oil and gas
Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni visited Gulf states to signal support and to ensure continued access to crucial oil and gas supplies
Politics Court denies motion to revive subpoenas targeting Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve
A federal judge has reaffirmed that subpoenas seeking documents from Jerome Powell were issued for an improper purpose, undercutting a Justice Department…
Politics Why President Trump replaced Pam Bondi and what it means for the Justice Department
Pam Bondi was ousted after a year of political fights inside the Department of Justice, with Todd Blanche stepping in as acting…
Politics How b-52 missions signal american air dominance over parts of iran
B-52 flights over Iran reflect increased u.s. air control and enable longer, more flexible strike operations while risks remain
Politics How Trump’s stance exposed NATO’s reluctance and the strain on the Strait of Hormuz
An examination of the military, geographic and political reasons NATO allies did not rally behind the United States to keep the Strait…
Politics Cuba frees 2,010 prisoners in Easter pardon amid talks with the US
Cuba announced an Easter pardon for 2,010 prisoners, citing humanitarian grounds and recent diplomatic interactions involving the US, the Vatican and Russia