Features/Interviews
Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
April 28, 2026
Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
Asal, a freelance designer in her 30s living in Tehran, used to get projects from abroad all the time. But…
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
April 27, 2026
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning…
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war
April 26, 2026
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war
When bombs started falling on Tehran in February, we heard much about the political ramifications, including the death of Ayatollah…
Who will blink first as the Iran war hits the world economy?
April 25, 2026
Who will blink first as the Iran war hits the world economy?
Islamabad, Pakistan — With peace talks stalled and US President Donald Trump offering no timeline for ending the war with Iran,…
Why Trump’s latest blink on Iran could be more than a TACO Tuesday
April 23, 2026
Why Trump’s latest blink on Iran could be more than a TACO Tuesday
President Donald Trump blinked again by extending the ceasefire with Iran. His critics are mocking another TACO (“Trump always chickens…
The Age of Uncertainty
April 23, 2026
The Age of Uncertainty
Having lunch in Puglia every February at the home of my dear friend Giuseppe Rossi had been a tradition for…
Photos: ‘A butcher for everyone’ – A story of Egyptian integrity in the heart of Athens
April 22, 2026
Photos: ‘A butcher for everyone’ – A story of Egyptian integrity in the heart of Athens
Amidst the vibrant chaos of the historic Central Market of Athens, where the scent of Mediterranean spices mingles with the melodic…
The US-Iran war is spilling into the Indo-Pacific. That could make it harder to end
April 22, 2026
The US-Iran war is spilling into the Indo-Pacific. That could make it harder to end
The US boarding of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday shows Washington making good on a pledge…
Photos: The Odeon of Athens – where Greek nights have come alive for two millennia
April 21, 2026
Photos: The Odeon of Athens – where Greek nights have come alive for two millennia
Amidst the remnants of temples, preserving the echoes of a thousand stories in Athens, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus appears…
A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media
April 21, 2026
A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media
As the weekend approached, the US and Iran appeared to be closing in on a deal to end the seven-week…