Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership
Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic’s most experienced and influential policy makers. Source link
Tribunal Calls for Retrial of the Vatican’s ‘Trial of the Century’
Three years ago, the Vatican’s criminal court convicted a cardinal for the first time in history. Now, an appeals court has ruled there were irregularities in his prosecution. Source link
Ruling overturns Senegal’s Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion. Senegal to appeal : NPR
Senegal supporters protest after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco during the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco on Jan. 18, 2026, in Rabat,…
Cuban Americans Will Be Allowed to Own Businesses in Cuba, but Is That Enough to Rescue the Economy?
The Cuban government announced that Cubans living abroad can own and invest in businesses, but experts said they were disappointed that the measures didn’t go further. Source link
Afghanistan says at least 400 people are dead in Kabul after Pakistan airstrike : NPR
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of hitting a hospital in an airstrike that killed hundreds and wounded hundreds more. Pakistan claims its target was a military installation MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Now…
India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight
With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market. Source link
What is the Basij?
The large, plainclothes militia group is deeply embedded in Iranian society and has been used to crush dissent, often with brutal tactics. Source link
Iran expert says Trump’s ‘war of choice’ has morphed into a ‘war of necessity’ : NPR
A man stands in a damaged residence in Tehran on March 14. Majid Saeedi/Getty Images Europe hide caption toggle caption Majid Saeedi/Getty Images Europe Three weeks into the U.S. and…
Italy warns Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz could explode in Mediterranean
In December, the Ukraine’s SBU intelligence service said it had crippled three vessels in two weeks in the Black Sea, including the Dashan which it said had suffered “critical damage”.…
Ali Larijani, a Top Iranian Politician and Emissary, Is Dead at 67
Mr. Larijani, the top national security official and a confidante of the former supreme leader, expertly navigated Iran’s internal politics and led the brutal crackdown on protests this year. Source…