Trump and Hegseth’s deadly dog-and-pony show
The president and the secretary of defense seem to have started a war with Iran simply because they could.
Day: March 17, 2026
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Volkswagen pushes into driver-assist EVs without Nvidia, exec says
Volkswagen Group China’s Chief Technology Officer Thomas Ulbrich spoke exclusively about the company’s chip plans.
Fire on U.S. aircraft carrier raged for hours, sailors say
The crew on the USS Gerald R. Ford have been told that their deployment will likely be extended into May, which would put them at an entire year at sea.
Iran: the foreign policy puzzle that keeps defeating Washington
Why Iran keeps trapping American presidents in an endless geopolitical crisis
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Hotel in Iraqi capital Baghdad struck as attacks on US embassy intercepted
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which took place amid the escalating Israel-US war on Iran.
‘Stark raving lunacy’: Trump stuns analysts by casually threatening another invasion
Political analysts and observers were stunned on Monday after President Donald Trump casually dropped a threat to start a new war during a press conference in the Oval Office. During an exchange with Peter Doocy of Fox News, Trump said he will take Cu…
Chile’s new president launches border barrier plan to curb illegal immigration
Chile’s new far-right president, José Antonio Kast, began preparations on Monday to build a fortified barrier along the country’s northern frontier as part of a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration. The move, announced less than a week after he t…
Bolsonaro moved out of intensive care after medical condition improves
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been moved out of intensive care after his medical condition improved, his wife has said.
Trump vows to ‘take’ Cuba as island reels from oil embargo
“Whether I free it, take it – think I could do anything I want with it, you want to know the truth. They’re a very weakened nation right now,” Trump said.
Kazakhstan: Largest country in Central Asia approves new constitution
Citizens of Kazakhstan voted for a new constitution. According to preliminary results turnout was over 70% and 90% of votes supported the constitution. The new basic document expands presidential power, introduces post of vice-president and reforms the…