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How the U.S. oil blockade is taking a high toll on everyday Cubans
As tensions between Washington and Havana mount, what is life like for Cubans living through a weekslong oil blockade? NPR’s Adrian Ma speaks to CNN’s Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppmann about life on the island.

As the war in Iran expands, can diplomacy help end it?
After weeks of escalation, can diplomacy end the conflict between Iran, the US and Israel? NPR’s Adrian Ma poses that question to former Iranian diplomat Hossein Mousavian.

Trump threatens to send ICE into airports unless funding deal reached
The president said ICE would “do security” as airport security staff have gone without pay for weeks due to a partial government shutdown.

Iraqi Kurds mark Nowruz, celebrating light over darkness
In the Kurdish regions of the Middle East, Nowruz celebrations — honoring the arrival of spring — are a fundamental expression of Kurdish identity.

Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rules
The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.

Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years
More than 230 people have been rescued so far, the authorities said on Friday.
End of an heir-a: The U.K. abolishes aristocrats’ right to inherit Parliament seats
The British Parliament still has 92 unelected lawmakers who inherit seats by bloodline. They’re all older white men. A new law now phases them out, for the first time in nearly 1,000 years.

Meet the Dutch art detective who tracks down stolen masterpieces
For 20 years, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has acted as an intermediary between the police and people who know where stolen artwork might be hiding. He says patience and trust are everything.

Iran war enters its fourth week with no clear end in sight
As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth week, President Trump says the U.S. is considering “winding down” military efforts, as it also seeks to ease the energy crisis by lifting sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea.

‘BTS is everything for us’: K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show
Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022.
News24 | Trump hints at ‘winding down’ Iran war as US deploys more troops to region
United States President Donald Trump says he is considering “winding down” the military operations in Iran even as his administration deploys 2 500 additional marines to the region and asks Congress for more money to fund the war.

Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

Russia’s school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film – but does it work?
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.

As Islamophobia rises, Australia’s Muslims celebrate Eid
Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.

Iran’s cultural heritage sites are being damaged by American and Israeli strikes
The cost of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are mounting in terms of civilian deaths and damage to Iran’s most famous cultural heritage sites.

Celebrating Nowruz with mixed emotions
Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is a joyous holiday celebrating spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year, they’re balancing joy with anxiety and grief as the war continues.

‘Everybody was wearing black.’ How the Iranian diaspora is observing Nowruz amid war
Nowruz celebrates the arrival of spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year is different. As the war continues, many are trying to balance the joy of the holiday with grief.

How the Iran war threatens global food supply
About a third of all fertilizer shipped globally passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Now shipping is all-but stopped through the Strait and this could have repercussions for the global food supply.
News24 | Ukraine-Russia peace talks resume after Middle East war pause, Zelenskyy pushes for timeline
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian negotiators will push for a clear timeframe for the next round of Russia talks, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict have been paused amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.