These groups’ dream has long been to establish federal autonomy, akin to that of their fellow Kurds in Iraq. With Iran’s leaders battered and degraded, they hope their moment has come.

28 Mar 2026 09:01 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

Few islanders still observe Lent, but they cling to a tradition once seen as defying the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church.

28 Mar 2026 09:01 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba’s political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the “Cuban Delcy?”

28 Mar 2026 09:02 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis.

28 Mar 2026 09:00 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

Earlier, U.S. officials said an Iranian strike at a military base in Saudi Arabia injured 12 U.S. troops, one of the most serious breaches of American defenses since the war began.

28 Mar 2026 12:11 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

The authorities have made a wave of arrests to stop people posting footage of strikes, citing security risks. Experts also see a fear of damage to the countries’ image as safe havens.

27 Mar 2026 09:36 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

A leaked report on the deadly violence and mass arson that broke out last year has put the new leader under pressure to ensure accountability.

27 Mar 2026 06:56 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES