- Germany’s Merz sits powerless as Trump attacks European allies in Oval Office politico.eu
- Live updates: Israel hits Beirut and Tehran as Trump warns Iran of escalated strikes CNN
- As Trump Bashes Spain on Military Spending, German Chancellor Merz Looks On The New York Times
- Trump’s Oval Office press conferences, a difficult test for visiting leaders, have stopped Politico
- Merz Says EU Won’t Accept US Trade Deal on Worse Tariff Terms Bloomberg
Trump’s strikes on Iran pose a puzzle for Europe’s far right – politico.eu
- Trump’s strikes on Iran pose a puzzle for Europe’s far right politico.eu
- Some European Leaders Are Now Openly Challenging Trump Over Iran WSJ
- Europe's weakness on Iran, Gaza has radicalized politics at home Responsible Statecraft
- How Trump's Anti-diplomacy Bent Shocked Europe Into Paralysis on Iran Haaretz
- Pathetic Western leaders suck up to Trump thecanary.co
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify before Congress about Epstein ties
Lutnick's relationship with financier has come under scrutiny after files revealed closer ties than previously known.
US senators fear ‘boots on the ground’ after Iran war briefing
Democratic senators voiced alarm after a classified briefing on the US‑Israeli war with Iran.
Is the US at war with Iran, why did US, Israel attack Tehran?
Some of the main questions asked about the military developments in the Middle East, and what we know so far.
Nepal election: Is the monarchy still a force, two decades after ouster?
Ex-King Gyanendra Shah was removed from power 20 years ago. Will a Nepal in political flux give him another chance?
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.