Stories from March 1, 2026
21 stories found
What are Iran’s weapons as it fights the US and Israel?
Understanding Iran's military capabilities and its response strategy is critical for assessing the true nature of the conflict and potential future escalations.
Hit by Israeli and US missiles, Iran struck Israel and the Gulf hosts of US bases. What weapons power its response?
How robust is the Iranian state system?
Understanding the internal resilience of the Iranian state is crucial for predicting the long-term outcomes and potential escalation of the current conflict.
The Israeli-US strikes have put Iran under its greatest pressure since 1979.
Blasts heard in Kabul as Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict continues
The ongoing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, often overshadowed by other global events, has significant regional implications for stability and humanitarian concerns.
Kabul reports a thwarted strike on Bagram air base as international calls for a ceasefire go unheeded.
Opposition leader Machado says she will return to Venezuela in the coming weeks
Venezuelan opposition leader and winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize María Corina Machado said on Sunday that she will return to Venezuela in the coming weeks and that elections will be held in the South American country.
Failure of US-Iran talks was all too predictable — but turning to military strikes creates dangerous unknowns
This piece offers a critical perspective on the predictability of diplomatic failures and the dangerous implications of resorting to military force, urging a deeper understanding of the conflict's origins.
Silence from the US side after a third round of indirect talks and frustration expressed by President Donald Trump set the stage for military strikes.
Deadly Texas bar shooting is 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says
Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman also shot dead on the scene.
Iranian drone strikes US military facility in Kuwait
Footage captured the moment an Iranian drone struck the US military’s Camp Buehring in northwestern Kuwait.
Three ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price rises
International shipping is said to have come to a standstill at the strait's entrance, with fears of disruption already pushing up global oil prices.
Missile strikes continue as Iranian leaders project defiance after Khamenei
Strikes keep hitting Tehran, but Iran's surviving leaders are closing ranks and vowing revenge.
Trump said he's pro legal immigration, his policies say otherwise
President Donald Trump said during the State of the Union that he "will always allow people to come in legally." His policies stripping people's legal status and limiting legal immigration contradict that.
Iranian missile strike on Israel’s Beit Shemesh kills nine people
Explosions heard in Tel Aviv as Israeli rescue services report casualties in Beit Shemesh missile attack.
Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences
This policy change in Kansas highlights the significant, often overlooked, administrative hurdles and potential social and health consequences faced by transgender individuals due to discriminatory laws.
With invalid driver’s licenses and birth certificates, transgender people are at risk for more than just steep fines and imprisonment.