World & Security

All Eyes on Wall St. After 5 Weeks of Losses Spurred by Iran War

The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 have each fallen more than 7% since the start of hostilities in the Middle East, raising recession fears.

By Diane Park · Monday, March 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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North Korea Tests Missile Engine It Says Can Reach US Mainland

The solid-fuel engine test marks a potential advancement in Pyongyang's weapons program, though experts question the claims

By Diane Park · Monday, March 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis Travel to East Asia to Reassure US Allies

The bipartisan Senate delegation met with leaders in the region as part of an effort to strengthen diplomatic ties amid ongoing global uncertainty.

By Diane Park · Monday, March 30, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

War in Iran: The Everything Shock

Reports emerge of military action targeting Iranian nuclear facilities as international leaders scramble to assess the situation.

By Diane Park · Monday, March 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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One Month Into Iran War, Republicans Confront Rising Costs and Political Risk

Gas prices near $5 in Nevada, fertilizer costs up in Pennsylvania, and supply chain woes in Michigan test GOP's midterm message as war drags on.

By Diane Park · Sunday, March 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Hungary Halts Gas Supplies to Ukraine After Druzhba Pipeline Blockade

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says the decision protects Hungarian energy security and prices, while Ukraine has blocked the Druzhba pipeline since late January.

By Diane Park · Sunday, March 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Former CENTCOM Commander Says US Military Has Developed Iran Raid Plans for Years

Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie outlined potential operations targeting Iranian islands and oil infrastructure, as a US amphibious group arrives in the Middle East.

By Diane Park · Sunday, March 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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25-Year-Old Noelia Castillo Dies by Legal Euthanasia in Spain After Prolonged Legal Battle

The case, which attracted national attention, involved a two-year dispute with her father over her right to die under Spain's 2021 euthanasia law.

By Diane Park · Saturday, March 28, 2026 · 4 min read
World & Security

FBI Director's Emails Hacked by Pro-Iran Group

The Handala Hack Team, an Iran-linked group, claims responsibility for breaching FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, releasing photos and what appears to be a resume.

By Diane Park · Saturday, March 28, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

No Kings Rallies Draw Crowds Across U.S. and Europe as Springsteen Headlines Minnesota Demonstration

Organizers expected 9 million participants at more than 3,100 events in all 50 states and over a dozen countries, with Bruce Springsteen performing at the flagship Minnesota rally.

By Diane Park · Saturday, March 28, 2026 · 4 min read