The Bigger Picture

Three weeks in, the Iran conflict is proving what energy analysts and security experts have long warned: a war in

Medical Supply Crisis Looms in Germany

The escalation at the Persian Gulf is producing an eerie echo of the Covid-19 pandemic in European healthcare. Der Spiegel

Israel Claims Killing of Iran’s Intelligence Minister

Israel announced on March 18 that it had killed Esmail Khatib, Iran's Intelligence Minister and one of its most-wanted targets

A Waterway Under Siege

Since the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, the Strait of Hormuz — one

The Bigger Picture

March 17, 2026 was a day defined by overlapping crises and pivots of power. The U.S. strikes on Iran and

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

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

Trump 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,

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

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