Wider World
Will Khamenei Back Down as US Pressure Mounts?
Why the window for a negotiated deal with the US may be closing
TRUMP
GLOBE
Trump–Harvard Showdown Enters a New Phase
A dispute over antisemitism, academic freedom and federal power is escalating into one of the most consequential clashes between Washington and higher education in decades.
CULTURE
Grammys 2026 Spark Star-Level Outcry Over Trump and Immigration Policies
No Grammy for the US President: Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdown
Wider World
Trump Awaits “Acceptable Proposal” From Iran as Tensions Rise in the Strait of Hormuz
Explosions in southern Iran, heightened military readiness in Israel and the United States, and a Qatari initiative for de-escalation underscore the fragility of negotiations at a critical regional juncture.
Wider World
Trump Reviews Expanded Military Options Against Iran Amid Diplomatic Signals
US officials say the president is considering a broader range of potential actions targeting Iran’s nuclear capabilities or leadership, while maintaining that no final decision has been taken and diplomatic channels remain formally open
