- April 7, 2026
How Iran’s Islands Strengthen Its Hold on the Strait of Hormuz
Sources: Vantor (satellite image); International Monetary Fund (shipping routes); Natural Earth (country boundaries). The New York Times The United States has ramped up its forces
High Gas Prices Hamper Holy Week Pilgrimage in the Philippines
new video loaded: High Gas Prices Hamper Holy Week Pilgrimage in the Philippines Worshipers have scaled back and adjusted plans for the Visita Iglesia, a
Cape Town’s Housing Problem – The New York Times
new video loaded: Cape Town’s Housing Problem The rise of tourist rentals in Cape Town is driving up housing costs, deepening the inequality in the
‘No Kings’ Protesters Rally From Coast to Coast
new video loaded: ‘No Kings’ Protesters Rally From Coast to Coast transcript Back transcript ‘No Kings’ Protesters Rally From Coast to Coast More than 3,000
Amid Power Outages, Cubans Worry About Access to Food and Clean Water
new video loaded: Amid Power Outages, Cubans Worry About Access to Food and Clean Water A devastating electricity crisis has made it harder for Cubans
How Iran’s Naval Mines Work
Some float on the surface. Some rest on the seafloor. All could further complicate efforts to restart shipping in the Persian Gulf. Note: Not to
U.S.-Israeli Bombing Campaign Targets Tehran as Iran Retaliates
new video loaded: U.S.-Israeli Bombing Campaign Targets Tehran as Iran Retaliates transcript Back transcript U.S.-Israeli Bombing Campaign Targets Tehran as Iran Retaliates Airstrikes continued to
U.S. Takes Casualties as Attacks on Iran Intensify
new video loaded: U.S. Takes Casualties as Attacks on Iran Intensify transcript Back transcript U.S. Takes Casualties as Attacks on Iran Intensify The U.S. and
Russia Launches Major Attack Hours Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks
new video loaded: Russia Launches Major Attack Hours Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks Russia unleashed a series of drone and missile strikes on Ukraine on Thursday, injuring
Violence in Mexico After Cartel Boss Is Killed
new video loaded: Violence in Mexico After Cartel Boss Is Killed Mexican officials carried out an operation that killed the nation’s most wanted cartel boss