Internet Blackout Keeps Iranians From Reaching Loved Ones During Nowruz Holiday
The current restrictions on the internet in Iran are coinciding with Nowruz, the observance of the Persian New Year.
Month: March 2026
CBS News Radio Crackles to a Close
[A stalwart of the mass media century, the longstanding network that launched the careers of journalists like Edward R. Murrow will air its final broadcast in May.
Israel Strikes Across Lebanon Amid Fierce Ground Fighting in the South
The Israeli military said it was stepping up attacks aimed at infrastructure in Beirut belonging to Hezbollah.
In call with Bahrain king, PM Shehbaz says Pakistan continues supporting efforts to ending regional hostilities
A collage of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. — APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told Bahrain’s king on Saturday that Pakistan would continue its support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing an end to the current conflict in the Middle East. The current Middle East conflict erupted … Read more
Umberto Bossi, Fiery Founder of Italian Separatist Party, Dies at 84
A charismatic populist, he channeled the anger of a disaffected North, arguing — in inflammatory oratory — for secession and railing against a tide of migrants.
Amazon MGM Gets a Much-Needed Hit With ‘Project Hail Mary’
[The movie, which stars Ryan Gosling, is on pace to be the company’s highest-grossing domestic film.
Over 20 nations say they want to contribute to efforts to secure Hormuz shipping
Call for immediate comprehensive moratorium on attacks on civilian infrastructure, including fuel installations A person points to a page on the MarineTraffic website showing commercial vessel traffic near Iran’s coast at the edge of the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates were among more than 20 … Read more
European nations decry ‘increasing settler terror’ in West Bank
Over 500,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements, deemed illegal under international law More than 140 settler outposts have been set up without Israeli government approval since the 1990s. PHOTO: REUTERS Diplomats from 13 European countries and Canada on Saturday slammed growing “terror” by settlers against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, after a surge … Read more
How the Litani River Shapes the Israel-Hezbollah War
The 90-mile waterway, back in focus amid Israel’s renewed offensive in Lebanon, could define how far the fighting spreads.
Paul Brainerd Dies at 78; Pioneered Desktop Publishing With PageMaker
[His software brought printing into the digital age, allowing users to stop manually splicing columns of text and graphics and instead create layouts on a virtual pasteboard.
