Israel destroys river bridges in southern Lebanon
Bystanders stood in shock, surveying the destruction. Tensions quickly rose among onlookers. Some shouted angrily, directing blame at Israel, while a group of men raised a tall poster of Hezbollah’s…
For U.S., Unmet Expectations in Iran Fit a Familiar Pattern in the Region
Iran’s military retaliation, along with the political defiance of its new leaders, evokes a decades-old pattern of unrealized goals for American interventions in the region. Source link
Kenya grandmothers coach next generation : NPR
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Last summer while traveling through Europe, I ran into…
Oil and gas prices rise after gas field strike
“As previously warned, if the fuel, energy, gas, and economic infrastructures of our country are attacked by the American-Zionist enemy, in addition to a powerful counterattack against the enemy, we…
Middle East war; Fed cuts; Markwayne Mullin; Kalshi : NPR
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US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America
Just weeks after returning to office as president, Donald Trump issued an executive order to close the broadcaster which his officials accused of left-wing bias. Trump also ordered outlets such…
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Escalates Attacks in Lebanon as Iran Strikes Near Tel Aviv
Israel carried out deadly strikes in Beirut and other Lebanese cities, intensifying its assault against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Tehran retaliated for the killing of its de facto leader with missile…
With strikes above and crackdowns on the ground, Iranians describe life under siege
A state-imposed internet blackout has obscured the reality of life in Iran as the war rages on. Those fleeing through neighboring countries share a rare glimpse of what life is…
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