A Waterway Under Siege
Since the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, the Strait of Hormuz — one of the most important energy chokepoints on Earth — has been virtually…
Daily News Briefing — 2026-03-18
Today’s intelligence briefing from international investigative media.
The Bigger Picture
March 17, 2026 was a day defined by overlapping crises and pivots of power. The U.S. strikes on Iran and Larijani’s death could reshape Middle Eastern geopolitics for months to come. Latin America…
BHP Names New Chief Executive
In the corporate world, mining giant BHP announced a leadership transition, with CEO Mike Henry set to step down after six years at the helm of Australia’s largest mining company. Brandon Craig,…
World Baseball Classic Final: Venezuela vs. United States
Adding a cultural dimension to the geopolitical tension between Washington and Caracas, Venezuela faced the United States in the World Baseball Classic championship game at LoanDepot Park. As The…
Political Turmoil Across Latin America
Several Latin American nations found themselves navigating political turbulence simultaneously. In Peru, the president of the Constitutional Tribunal acknowledged irregularities in the rapid…
U.N.: Over 36,000 Palestinians Displaced by Settlement Expansion
The United Nations published a report covering the 12 months ending October 31, 2025, finding that Israel has accelerated the annexation of large parts of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem….
Walter MurrowTrump Stays Silent in Texas Senate Race
In U.S. domestic politics, President Trump declined to endorse either candidate in the Texas Senate race before the filing deadline, ensuring that both former Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney…
Ali Larijani, Iran’s De Facto Leader, Dead at 67
Adding to the turmoil surrounding Iran, Ali Larijani — a top Iranian politician and longtime emissary — has died at the age of 67. According to The New York Times, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
U.S. Strikes Iran’s Coastal Missile Bases
In what may be the most consequential military action of 2026 so far, the United States carried out targeted strikes against Iranian military installations along the country’s coastline near the…