Protests in Venezuela against US-Israeli war on Iran
Protesters in Venezuela have rallied outside the Iranian Embassy to condemn the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Iran cyber retaliation risk rises – Axios
- Iran cyber retaliation risk rises Axios
- Which Iranian Leaders Have Been Killed and Who Survived? WSJ
- Who will be Iran’s next Supreme Leader? Here are some potential candidates CNN
- Opinion | We Are Finally Free From Khamenei’s Suffocating Gaze The New York Times
- Senior Iran cleric urges Shiite Muslims to shed the blood of Israelis, Trump The Times of Israel
Oil on Fire: War impacts global energy markets
Attacks on energy facilities, along with Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz, are raising global oil and gas prices.
UK to end study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Sudan students
The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.
What to know about the ‘two sessions’, China’s biggest political meeting
The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.
Celebrating Holi – the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere
The Hindu festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter.
Gulf Arab States Under Pressure As Iranian Attacks Grind On – The War Zone
- Gulf Arab States Under Pressure As Iranian Attacks Grind On The War Zone
- Trapped Between U.S. and Iran, Gulf Countries Face Nightmare Scenario The New York Times
- Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say Reuters
- Is Iran expanding attacks to target energy and civilian sites in the Gulf? Al Jazeera
- Gulf states on verge of acting against Iran over ‘reckless’ strikes across region The Guardian
Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan
It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.
Ethiopia experiments with ‘smart’ police stations that have no officers
A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.
Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East – The New York Times – The New York Times
- Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East - The New York Times The New York Times
- The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation CNN
- Americans trying to evacuate Middle East frustrated with government response CBS News
- As Iran strikes disrupt flights, why travel insurance may fall short CNBC
- War with Iran leaves New Jersey residents stranded in Middle East CBS News
TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.
TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.
Americans trying to evacuate Middle East frustrated with government response – CBS News
- Americans trying to evacuate Middle East frustrated with government response CBS News
- ‘I feel just like a sitting duck’: Americans stranded by war in Middle East express frustration CNN
- Charter flights open to Pennsylvanians stuck in Middle East Axios
- As Iran Expands Attacks, U.S. Orders More Diplomatic Staff to Leave Embassies in 4 Countries The New York Times
- Security Alert – U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (March 4, 2026) U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia (.gov)
Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial
Commentators across political spectrum, including MAGA base, seize on Rubio's words amid shifting war justifications.
CIA station in Saudi capital hit in drone attack – The Washington Post
- CIA station in Saudi capital hit in drone attack The Washington Post
- Live updates: U.S. ID’s 4 Army reservists killed in Kuwait; Israel stages incursion into Lebanon NBC News
- All personnel accounted for after drone attack on US consulate grounds, Rubio says CNN
- US Embassy in Riyadh, Omani port hit by drones; US base in Bahrain targeted Al Jazeera
- As Iran Retaliates, U.S. Closes Embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait - The New York Times The New York Times
US commerce secretary to testify before Congress about Epstein ties
The cabinet member "voluntarily" agreed to be interviewed, weeks after acknowledging that he visited Epstein's island.
Macron warns Israel against Lebanon invasion
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Israel against invading Lebanon.
Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base – BBC
- Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base BBC
- No warning, no siren: Six US service members killed in Iranian strike that hit makeshift operations center in Kuwait CNN
- Pentagon identifies 4 of 6 U.S. soldiers killed in Iran war by drone strike in Kuwait PBS
- DoW Identifies Army Casualties U.S. Department of War (.gov)
- U.S. Military Death Toll in Iran War Rises to 6 - The New York Times The New York Times
China’s Two Sessions: what are the meetings and why do they matter?
Annual political gathering kicks off this week in Beijing with the economy, technology and the military high on the agenda
China’s annual Two Sessions meetings begin this week, with thousands of political and community delegates descending on Beijing from across mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau to ratify legislation, personnel changes and the budget over about two weeks of highly choreographed meetings.
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