Trump Signals Retreat From Goal of Regime Change in Iran
In the first days of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Mr. Trump pressed for a popular uprising against Tehran’s government. Source link
Celebrating Nowruz with mixed emotions
Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is a joyous holiday celebrating spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year, they’re balancing joy with anxiety and grief as…
Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds
A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors. Source link
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday
The Persian new year and the end of the holy month of Ramadan were marked by continuing strikes in the region as the war reached the end of its third…
Iran's cultural heritage sites are being damaged by American and Israeli strikes
The cost of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are mounting in terms of civilian deaths and damage to Iran’s most famous cultural heritage sites. Source link
Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released. Source link
Iran War Fallout: Southeast Asia Hard Hit by Skyrocketing Fuel Prices
Across Southeast Asia, a region heavily dependent on energy exports brought via the Strait of Hormuz, lives are being upended by higher oil and gas prices. Source link
Israel strikes Syria after Druze clashes
Israel, which has a sizable Druze minority, has previously framed such strikes as efforts to protect the community across the border. The Druze are a community in Syria, Lebanon, Israel…
On a Holiday of Renewal, Iranians Are Mourning and Fearful
As they start a new year, Iranians are reckoning with bombardment, repression and economic misery. Still, many are holding fast to ancient traditions. Source link
Iran war; Trump; Student loans to Treasury; Hamas : NPR
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