Published on: March 18, 2026, 12:42 pm
Israel carried out deadly strikes in Beirut and other Lebanese cities, intensifying its assault against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Tehran retaliated for the killing of its de facto leader with missile strikes that left two dead in Israel.
Published on: March 18, 2026, 7:56 am
Israeli attacks have targeted the command centers of Iran’s repressive, internal security forces in hopes that Iranians will overthrow their rulers. Some see that as wishful thinking.
Published on: March 18, 2026, 9:23 am
Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says promised benefits proved illusory.
Published on: March 18, 2026, 9:29 am
A new law allowing abortion up to 12 weeks will be a major shift in an archipelago of 55,000 people, and there are strong feelings on both sides.
Published on: March 18, 2026, 4:00 am
In Washington on Thursday, President Trump is expected to press Sanae Takaichi for military help in the Strait of Hormuz. But she faces constraints on what she can offer.
