Trump Squeezes Cuba
Many U.S. presidents have tried to bring down the Communist government over almost seven decades. This time, it feels different.
Month: February 2026
Plastic, Plastic Everywhere
We talk to the author of a new book about why the problem is so hard to solve.
Verdict reserved in Hyatt case
. ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday reserved its verdict in a case concerning the cancellation of the lease of the multi-storey Grand Hyatt building located in the Red Zone. The court reserved judgement after hearing arguments from all parties. During the proceedings, counsel for the Capital Development Authority (CDA) submitted that, to … Read more
Senator Blumenthal Opens Inquiry Into Iran Transactions on Binance
[Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.
Study Shows Xi’s Purges of China’s Military Run Deep
Around 100 senior officers have been sidelined or vanished since 2022, hollowing out the top ranks and raising questions about the army’s capabilities.
Geopolitics of Epstein Files
. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel and the subsequent announcement by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel and India intend to establish a new regional strategic alliance to counter “radical” Muslims corroborates recent revelations from the Epstein Files regarding the close nexus between India and Israel. In the wake of the controversy … Read more
Ukraine Battlefield Dead Could Reach 500,000 in Fifth Year, Estimates Suggest
Russia has lost as many as 325,000 troops, according to some estimates, with more than 200,000 deaths verified by researchers.
Judge Axes Exxon’s Defamation Suit Against Environmentalists
[But the case against the California attorney general, prompted by his lawsuit over Exxon’s plastic recycling program, can proceed in Texas federal court.
15 States Sue H.H.S. Over Revisions to Vaccine Schedule
Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science.
Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Crown Jewels Were Stolen in Heist
Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks and security lapses that led to the heist in October.