Cuba Lets Expats Own Businesses. Really.
Cuba says it will let Cubans living abroad invest in and own businesses on the island. Officials pitch the move as an economic rescue plan. Skeptics say the change may be real on paper but messy in practice.
Trump Snubs Starmer Over British Carriers
President Trump publicly rebuked U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer over Britain’s reluctance to commit carriers or bases for strikes on Iran. His post on X framed the move as too little, too late and served as a political prod aimed at allies and audiences back home.
AfD Demands Restraint as Mideast Tensions Rise
Germany's AfD urges 'absolute restraint' and respect for humanitarian law as strikes and counterstrikes raise fears of wider escalation and domestic fallout.
Europe Joins U.S. Strikes? Britain, France, Germany
Britain, France and Germany said they might join U.S. military action against Iran. They pledged to defend their personnel and allies and warned they could take "necessary and proportionate defensive action" to stop missile and drone attacks.
Iranian Woman Celebrates Khamenei’s Death with Dance
A short video of Sana Ebrahimi dancing to YMCA after reports say Iran’s leader died has drawn millions of views. She fled Iran, left Islam, studies in the U.S., and has been vocal about rights for Iranian women. The clip raises questions about social media, political spin, and what comes next for Iranians.
Kremlin Accuses Telegram Founder of Aiding Terror
Russian state outlets say Pavel Durov and Telegram helped coordinate attacks. Durov calls the case a political move to curb privacy and speech. The allegations come with big numbers from the FSB and blunt rhetoric from Kremlin spokespeople.
Yes, Seriously – Lawmakers Chant ‘Death to America’ Live
Iranian MPs in military uniforms chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" during a state-broadcast session, a public show of defiance that complicates Tehran's talk of negotiations with Washington.
Trump’s Letter on Greenland Ignites New Circus
Donald Trump wrote to Norway's prime minister about Greenland, NATO, and a Nobel snub. The letter pushed the pet buttons of pundits and some Democrats who immediately called for the 25th Amendment. Here is what happened, what he said, and why the reactions tell us more about political theater than policy.