Pragmatist Larijani Emerges as Key Power Broker After...
Veteran Iranian politician Ali Larijani has moved to the center of power in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, creating a leadership vacuum at the top of the Islamic Republ...
Israel Strikes Lebanon After Hezbollah Attacks, Widening Iran...
Israel strikes Lebanon after renewed Hezbollah attacks, expanding the wider Iran conflict across the region. The Israeli military said early Monday that its warplanes carried out Beirut airstrikes targeting Hezbollah...
Trump Vows Strong Response to Death of American Troops Amid...
US President Donald Trump has vowed to avenge the deaths of three American soldiers killed during escalating military operations against Iran, as tensions in the Middle East intensify.
Middle East Plunged into Chaos by Israel-Iran War
The Israel-Iran conflict, now in its third day as of March 2, 2026, has widened dramatically with joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes continuing and Iranian retaliatory attacks...
International Reactions Vary Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran
The ongoing military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensified over the weekend, drawing varied international responses as combat operations continue into early March 2026.
UK Permits US to Use British Bases for Defensive Strikes on Iran
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK has agreed to allow the United States to use British military bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites. This marks a shift in policy amid growing tensions in the Middl...
Venezuelan Opposition Politician Superlano Released from House Arrest
Freddy Superlano, a leading figure in Venezuela’s opposition, was released from house arrest on February 27, 2026. Superlano, formerly of Voluntad Popular, had been confined at home since February 8, 2026, shortly after leaving priso...
Movers & Shakers
MassCEC Appoints Ben Downing as Chief Executive for Climate Push
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has named Ben Downing as its next Chief Executive Officer, marking a leadership change at a time of continued...
How Iran's Protests Are Being Watched by the World and Why It Matters
Over the past months, Iran has witnessed widespread protests that reflect deep frustration within its society. What began as anger over economic hardship — rising prices, unemployment, and a weakening currency — has grown into something much broad...
How Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Is Reshaping U.S. Alliances
In January 2025, Donald Trump returned to the White House for a second term, pledging a renewed commitment to his “America First” doctrine. Marked by transactional diplomacy, skepticism toward multilateral institutions, and heavy reliance on econo...