The High Stakes of Keeping the Strait of Hormuz Open
[The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has paralyzed the strait, a vital shipping lane for energy and commerce, putting global investors on edge.
Month: March 2026
Iranians to bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Khamenei at Tehran ceremony
Three-day farewell ceremony begins in Tehran for Iran’s late supreme leader after US-Israel air strike A sign in tribute to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is displayed on a street, after he was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Saturday, in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) … Read more
Top Fed Official, Wary of Inflation, Calls for Extended Rate Pause
[Beth M. Hammack, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, says it is too early to gauge the economic impact of the Iran war and backs holding interest rates steady for “quite some time.”
UK rapper Ghetts jailed for killing Nepali student in hit-and-run
He was driving at nearly 70 miles per hour (112.7 km per hour) when he hit Tamang LONDON: March 3 (Reuters) – British rapper Ghetts was jailed for 12 years on Tuesday for killing a Nepali student in a hit-and-run while driving dangerously and over the drink-drive limit. The award-winning artist, whose real name is … Read more
Spain doubles down on stance against US-Israeli attack on Iran despite Trump’s threats
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warns attack on Iran risks triggering major global disaster A TV screen shows live broadcast of Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, as he delivers a statement to address the latest international developments, after US President Donald Trump said that the US would cut off all trade with Spain. PHOTO: REUTERS … Read more
Iranian Navy Ship Sinks Near Coast of Sri Lanka, With Dozens Feared Dead
It was not clear what caused the navy destroyer to sink. The Sri Lankan authorities said they had rescued 32 sailors, all critically injured, from the crew of 180.
To Cut Housing Costs, Some States Are Easing Fire Safety Rules
[Last year, six states eliminated a fire-safety code requiring apartment buildings taller than three stories to have at least two staircases. More states are exploring the move.
Fred VanVleet Was a Critic of the NBA Players’ Union. Now He’s Leading It.
[Fred VanVleet, a league veteran, has plenty of headaches to deal with. Can he revive trust in the organization?
After U.S. Attacks on Iran, FIFA Grapples With How to Handle the World Cup
Soccer’s global governing body is grappling with a World Cup first: a tournament host going to war with a participating nation.
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