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Live Updates: Israel Pummels Beirut, Intensifying Strikes on Hezbollah
Thousands fled the heaviest Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s capital since a 2024 war with the Iran-backed militia. Israel also said it was hi…
Indonesia to Block Children Under 16 From Social Media
The ban is to take effect March 28, according to a government minister, but details about how it would be implemented were scarce.
4 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Spying on Jews in London for Iran
The police said one Iranian and three British-Iranians were detained as part of a counterterrorism investigation.
Khamenei’s Killing Sparks Anger and Grief in South Asia’s Shiite Muslims
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, was deeply respected among the millions of Shiite Muslims in…
Lebanon at ‘Tipping Point’ as It Seeks to Curb Hezbollah’s Influence
The country is waiting to see if the government seizes on this moment to disarm the Iranian-backed armed group and how the militants will re…
3 Australians Were on U.S. Submarine That Sank an Iranian Warship
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s disclosure about the attack in the Indian Ocean prompted concern that Australia’s close military coope…
As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia’s Global Influence Erodes
The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partners…
A Canadian Lawmaker, and Friend of JD Vance, Channels Charlie Kirk
Jamil Jivani, a Conservative rookie member of Parliament, follows an American playbook to win over young men on college campuses.
He Had a Purple Heart, PTSD and a Rap Sheet. He Had to Leave the U.S.
After a long battle with drug addiction, Sae Joon Park felt settled in a new life. But he was deported last year and is now fighting to get …
The Good Times Are Over in China’s Liquor Capital
Once celebrated for its fiery spirits, the town of Maotai has reeled from a bad Chinese economy, changing tastes and a crackdown on boozy of…