Iran's Leader Promises

Michelle Obama Makes a Searing Appeal to Men: ‘Take Our Lives Seriously’

The former first lady portrayed a second Trump administration as dire for American women. And she accused the media and many voters of holding Kamala Harris to a higher standard than Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Uncertainty after Israel's retaliatory strikes on Iran

Israel's military specified that its warplanes targeted surface-to-air missile systems and missile production sites in its strikes on Iran early Saturday that were in response to Iran's direct ...

Israel strikes back: What will Iran do next?

Iran says it has right to defend itself after Israeli attack

Israel’s attack leaves Iran with a difficult dilemma

Key pillars of Tehran’s security strategy have been shaken by these strikes

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Harris warns Iran not to respond to Israel's counterstrike

In an interview with CBS News, Vice President Kamala Harris said "it would be a mistake" for Iran to respond to Israel's counterstrike.

Military briefing: Where Israel struck Iran

First open attack on Tehran breaks ‘psychological barrier’ and could leave it vulnerable to future assaults

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Iran weighing response to Israel's weekend retaliatory airstrikes

Iran is deliberating on how it might respond to Israel's long-awaited retaliatory strikes over the weekend that hit Iranian military targets. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more ...

How Russia, China and Iran Are Interfering in the Presidential Election

Eight years after Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, foreign influence with American voters has grown more sophisticated. That could have outsize consequences in the 2024 race.

Tech - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Was Israel’s tempered response to Iran prelude to something bigger?

If you were disappointed with the limited Israeli response to the Iranian missile attack in April, then you were likely disappointed with the Israeli military’s attack on Friday.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Can Iran and Israel Find a New Equilibrium?

Even with peace talks underway, the region is far from stable.

World - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Usyk vs. Fury 2 press conference highlights: Oleksandr Usyk goes full Agent 47, Tyson Fury promises revenge

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury brought out all the theatrics for the Usyk vs. Fury 2 launch press conference ahead of their Dec. 21 rematch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Singapore Starts Trial of Opposition Leader in Lying Scandal

World - Yahoo News - October 14

China Holds War Games Encircling Taiwan in Warning to Island’s Leader

Scores of Chinese aircraft and dozens of ships surrounded Taiwan, after President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing’s claim over the island.

World - The New York Times - October 14

Arab and Muslim leaders risk blowback for endorsing Harris

Harris faces ongoing challenges in finding Muslim and Arab community leaders willing to publicly embrace her and risk blowback from their own constituents.

Politics - NBC News - October 14

Union leaders' outdated methods hurt workers and the economy

The International Longshoreman's Association is demanding outrageous wage increases and a ban on automation at American ports, threatening to disrupt the economy and cost jobs.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

McDonald defends handling of ex-senator inappropriate texts

Niall Ó Donnghaile says police were notified of inappropriate texts but no formal complaint was received.

Trump’s Changing Views on Talking to Foreign Leaders

The former president, who once pushed to prosecute a former secretary of state for talking with foreign officials, said that it would be “a good thing” for himself to have secretly kept in touch ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Why expectations are low for the EU-Gulf leaders’ summit

Also in this newsletter: Brussels calls on EU capitals to send aid to Lebanon

World - Financial Times - October 16

Why Tory leaders win the diversity challenge

The party’s recent record shows that Badenoch’s ascent to leadership favourite is no accident

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Zelensky Outlines Ukraine’s ‘Victory Plan’ to EU Leaders

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made an urgent plea in Brussels, though it’s unclear to what extent the officials gathered there will go along with it.

World - The New York Times - October 18

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