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Trump’s war in Iran puts new strain on alliances. Why this time it’s different.

Whether President Trump opts for ground forces, walks away from the war, or cuts a deal with Iran, one cost of his war of choice will be the further decline of U.S. alliances. The strain has been unre...

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A seed of peace in the Iran war

Some nations appeal to Iran’s better angels to allow shipments of fertilizer products through the Strait of Hormuz to prevent famine. Protecting the innocent has long been an opening to ending a war.

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A field guide to unplugging: How a frazzled father found a lifeline in birding

An overwhelmed suburban dad rediscovers birding as a refuge from the noise of modern life.

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From shuttered print editions to firings, student journalists clash with universities

At least six states are considering legislative proposals that protect the First Amendment rights of student journalists. Over the past year, tension between administrators and student newspapers has ...

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Trump delays Iran power plan strikes for 5 days, extending deadline on Hormuz strait

President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days. Mr. Trump said the U.S. and Iran have had ...

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In Maine, immigrants have built community. Federal agents’ arrival revealed unexpected bonds.

Maine has been welcoming to immigrants for decades. Amid a federal immigration enforcement surge there, communities showed their support in numerous ways.

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High risk, high reward? US considers taking Iran’s Kharg Island.

Over 2,000 U.S. Marines are headed toward the Persian Gulf. A possible goal: to gain leverage over Iran by seizing Kharg Island, with its oil-shipping infrastructure.

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Why Hezbollah fighters are embracing an unpopular and costly war with Israel

In Lebanon, Iran ally Hezbollah has plunged into a battle with Israel that its rank and file has embraced as existential. Yet the regional conflict involves far larger powers with much higher stakes, ...

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Toward balanced immigration enforcement

Concerns about overly aggressive targeting of suspected unauthorized immigrants might push Congress, as well as a new head of Homeland Security, to align law enforcement with respect for individual hu...

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Facing threats, judges who normally talk only through writings are speaking up

Federal judges in the United States traditionally express their views only through their written opinions. That stance has shifted recently, amid physical threats and criticism by public officials, in...

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What constitutes victory in an ‘asymmetric’ war with Iran?

In the Iran war, victory looks different for each side: The U.S. and Israel must decisively win, while the Iranian regime only has to survive.

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Iraq was enjoying newfound peace and prosperity. Then came the Iran war.

After decades of conflict, Iraqis have enjoyed increased political stability and a promising future, even embracing a unified national identity. But attacks by Iran, the United States, and homegrown m...

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What does it take for male friendship to thrive?

Andrew McCarthy sets out to reconnect with pals – and finds inspiration from talking with strangers.

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300,000 miles of memories: The car that carried us over the years

From tailgate diapering to college drop-offs, one car has seen a family of five through the miles – and milestones.

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Students and AI: Mastery, not misuse

American youths’ rapid turn to artificial intelligence tools for school work is prompting a more expansive approach to AI literacy that focuses on building their agency and responsible use.

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The trio of women who redefined journalism

For intrepid journalists Emily Hahn, Rebecca West, and Martha Gellhorn, the love of writing, travel, mentorship, and friendly competition united them for seven decades of “bylines and books.”

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Asian countries call for belt-tightening as war closes critical oil shipping routes

The vast majority of the oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz was Asia-bound. Now, countries there are forced to make do with what they have, highlighting the cost of fossil fuel dependence.

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Yellow ribbons and flags united Americans in past wars. Iran is different.

The Iran war hasn’t yet come to the forefront of American culture or drawn people together around a shared goal in the same way that other U.S. wars have.

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For Ukraine and Russia, widening Iran war presents peril and possibility

From soaring oil prices to depleted interceptors, the Iran war’s impacts reverberated quickly in the Ukraine conflict. And the needs of the Mideast combatants – intelligence and anti-drone measures – ...

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Trump’s call for countries to send warships to Strait of Hormuz brings no promises

Global oil prices have soared as one-fifth of the world’s supply normally transits the strait.

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How the war in Iran is putting vital water resources in jeopardy

The war in Iran has shocked global energy markets, but it’s also putting precious water resources in the Gulf region under threat.

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What to know about Iran’s islands, as the US expands its bombing campaign there

The islands off Iran have become the latest focus of the war after a U.S strike destroyed military sites on Kharg Island. The string of islands are critical to Iran's oil industry and its nationa...

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In race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene, candidates steer clear of Trump rift

The 17 candidates competing in Tuesday’s special election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District run the gamut from a trash hauler to a hot dog slinger. The large field reflects a somewhat splinter...

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Nepal climbs its Everest of honesty

A resounding vote for clean governance in this Asian nation has ousted entrenched parties in favor of a new generation and new norms.

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Ex-rapper Balendra Shah is the face of Nepal’s new guard. But can he lead a country?

Once dismissed as a political novice, the former Kathmandu mayor is now on track to become Nepal’s next prime minister.

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Signaling defiance, Iran’s regime rallies around a younger Khamenei

Choosing continuity amid war, Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, despite President Donald Trump’s criticism and Israel’s threats. He has a hard-liner’s pedigree, but will his tenure be...

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For Iranians abroad, no single vision for their homeland’s future

The U.S.-Israel war against Iran is exposing divisions within the Iranian diaspora about the military action and the future Tehran government.

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Will war end soon? Oil prices and stocks swing with the shifting signals.

Oil prices retreated below $100 a barrel on Monday, on investor hopes that the conflict in Iran will end relatively soon. But energy costs remain elevated, and volatile markets are a sign of uncertain...

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