Mass Layoffs Hit Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures

Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector.

Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes

Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield

The Russian military has yet to solve a fundamental problem: how to make big advances in eastern Ukraine when drones are everywhere.

‘No Seat for Me’: Virginia Democrats Are Forced to Play Musical Chairs

A court ruling that struck down an election map swiftly ended some Democratic House candidacies and pushed others into much tougher races.

Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles.

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are boosting their profiles, generating speculation about the 2028 presidential nomination.

Trump Celebrated Victory in Venezuela. Will That Bring Its People Back?

Dire conditions prompted an exodus from the country. After its leader’s ousting, the question is whether things have changed enough to make a return appealing.