Ignore the bombast – the Iran war is only likely to end one way
Features/Interviews
March 28, 2026
Ignore the bombast – the Iran war is only likely to end one way
Beirut — Strip away the bombast and superlatives. Let the apocalyptic, threat-laden deadlines slide. The dynamics of President Donald Trump’s war…
Israeli soldiers echo settler ideology, talk of revenge after targeting Palestinians and detaining CNN crew in the West Bank
Middle East
March 28, 2026
Israeli soldiers echo settler ideology, talk of revenge after targeting Palestinians and detaining CNN crew in the West Bank
Twelve hours after Israeli settlers brutally attacked several Palestinians and established a new illegal outpost in their village, the Israeli…
Foreign forces are headed to fight Haiti’s gangs. But haven’t we been here before?
World
March 26, 2026
Foreign forces are headed to fight Haiti’s gangs. But haven’t we been here before?
Haiti is about to get a new set of foreign boots on the ground. The goal sounds simple: fight the…
Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends
Features/Interviews
March 26, 2026
Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends
Before the Iran war, US President Donald Trump’s Gulf Arab allies lobbied hard against strikes, fearing the attacks Tehran is…
1 down, 1000s to go: A landmark verdict could reshape social media
Technology
March 26, 2026
1 down, 1000s to go: A landmark verdict could reshape social media
New York — A first-of-its-kind decision marked a crucial moment of accountability for social media companies. It’s just the beginning. Meta,…
Trump warns Iran to “get serious soon” amid negotiations
Middle East
March 26, 2026
Trump warns Iran to “get serious soon” amid negotiations
President Donald Trump voiced frustration today with Iran’s approach to negotiations, warning that time is running out for a deal.…
Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency
World
March 26, 2026
Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency
As the war with Iran drags on, energy-starved nations in Asia –– including close US allies –– are resorting to…
Venezuela’s Maduro has been in a notorious Brooklyn jail for over 80 days. This is what life is like in there
World
March 26, 2026
Venezuela’s Maduro has been in a notorious Brooklyn jail for over 80 days. This is what life is like in there
As ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro prepares for his next court hearing in the US, his son is projecting an…
Obstacles to ending war come into focus as US and Iran outline starkly different demands
Middle East
March 26, 2026
Obstacles to ending war come into focus as US and Iran outline starkly different demands
Almost exactly one month ago, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met indirectly with the Iranians in Geneva…
If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse
Features/Interviews
March 26, 2026
If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse
Iran doesn’t seem to be susceptible to the art of the deal. President Donald Trump is desperate to sell the…