It was not immediately clear if the kidnapping was related to the ongoing war, but Iran-backed militias in Iraq have launched regular attacks on US facilities in the country.
Speaking to Euronews, the exiled leader of the Kurdish Iranian opposition said that no one in the Iranian regime was “trustworthy”, downplaying claims from the US administration that Iranian officials were "reasonable” negotiators.
While there's still plenty of uncertainty about where rates are headed, Wall Street commentary shifted back to expectations for cuts.
Secrets of Strixhaven has been revealed, and one of the special guest cards is none other than the ultra-rare 1993 classic Library of Alexandria.
On April 1, you can participate in a short event in Pokopia to get an inflatable Sudowoodo item. We explain how to do this in our guide.
“Revisiting Jay-Z's hustler masterpiece—released on his own label at age 25—in the rapper's billionaire era.”
By Ali Sawafta and Pesha Magid RAMALLAH/JERUSALEM, March 31 (Reuters) - Palestinians in the occupied West Bank voiced fears on Tuesday that their jailed relatives could be hanged without due process after Israel adopted a new law making the death penalty the default sentence
Palm Sunday in Mexico City still sees pajareros lining the streets with birds and flowers, but tighter laws and criticism are shrinking the tradition.
A neuroscientist who spent the last decade tearing down the class, race, and language barriers that keep people like him out of research The post Who Gets to Do Science? appeared first on Nautilus .
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that the next days of the Iran war will be "decisive" while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.
Footage shows thick smoke rising over an industrial site in Nizhnekamsk, western Russia.
The author's love of Magic and the thematic similarities between Planeswalkers and Worldhoppers make a collaboration feel inevitable.
Opposition lawmakers, rights advocates and some foreign governments condemned the law as discriminatory. Israelis in the territory are tried in different courts.
Join us on April 15 for a conversation with social justice artist and recent MacArthur “Genius Grant” winner Tonika Lewis Johnson and Hyperallergic Senior Editor Valentina Di Liscia.
Preview season for Magic: The Gathering's Secrets of Strixhaven set is now in full swing, so take a journey to Arcavios to see some of the new cards.
Everything from Dandelion to the first season of Blue Lock can soon be streamed on Netflix.
We are deeply alarmed by the kidnapping of Al-Monitor contributor Shelly Kittleson in Iraq on Tuesday. We call for her safe and immediate release. We stand by her vital reporting from the region and call for her swift return to continue her important work.
Ahmed al-Sharaa has managed to build relations with Western governments and made several overseas trips, including to the United States, France and Germany.
Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen emphasized that EU unity is crucial to managing the energy crisis, with oil up 70% and natural gas 50%, raising concerns over supply security.
Hero 51 comes to Overwatch in April, and Blizzard is teasing her reveal for April 8 with new artwork of the Helix Security International character.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sparked controversy during the visit, later clarifying his remarks on the potential return of Syrian refugees after warnings that a mass departure could have serious economic consequences
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Tehran blasts - An AFP journalist heard a series of explosions in central Tehran, as US-Israeli strikes wore on into their fifth week. AFP journalists also confirmed that air defences had been activated over the
King Charles III on Tuesday hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at Buckingham Palace as the former Islamist rebel leader made his first official visit to London and met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The UK monarch held an audience with Sharaa on Tuesday afternoon,
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war. "Iran will be at the World Cup," Infantino said at half-time as Iran beat Costa Rica 5-0 in a
For the latest episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman interviews Timothy Snyder about “how we misunderstand freedom, why truth and empathy are under threat, and what this political moment asks of us”. Millman is an *excellent* interviewer.
BAGHDAD, March 31 - A female journalist holding a U.S. passport was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday by unknown parties, two police sources said.
In 2023, the inaugural edition of Darker Waves, a festival dedicated to new wave nostalgia, came to Huntington Beach, California. New Order and Tears For Fears headlined a single-day bill full of '80s synthpop greats and their spiritual successors. Our buddy Ryan Leas reviewed
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The Berkshire Hathaway chairman said the growing number of nuclear-armed states has fundamentally altered the global risk landscape.
Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.
Go behind the scenes of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with Dark Horse's 472-page book, due out later this year
Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.
The Vault of Vengeance in Crimson Desert is full of lasers and timed targets. Here's how to solve the Abyss puzzle.
In southern Slovenia, women revive ‘drsanke’, carving intricate Easter eggs in Bela Krajina, turning simple shells into lasting handmade gifts.
Iran players and team officials posed with photographs of children killed in the Middle East war before their friendly match against Costa Rica in Turkey on Tuesday. Every Iran player held a photo during the national anthem before their 5-0 victory near the city of Antalya.
Deck Nine's decision to bring Max and Chloe together again at the cost of everything else that matters makes Life Is Strange: Reunion a dud.
Spain's close ties with Latin America and proximity to Morocco, a top cannabis producer, make it a key entry point for drugs into Europe.
Nier: Cosmic Horror could be anything, including a fake-out, but fans are hoping it's a follow-up to the beloved action game, Nier: Automata
The young-looking, Young-affiliated British post-punk band 1000 Rabbits impressed us greatly with their debut single “Virgin Soil.” Today they’ve shared another promising track that “seemed to flow out of us.” 1000 Rabbits built “Rubik’s Cube” out of a previous idea called “The
Local authorities are searching for Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted in Baghdad.
You might be sick of shoegaze. I wouldn’t blame you. Here at Stereogum, we probably get emails about new shoegaze bands with baffling streaming numbers every single day, and many of them immediately fade into the mists of my memory. But that’s not going to happen with Oklahoma
Cuba used to receive most of its oil from Venezuela, but those shipments were halted ever since the US attacked the South American country and arrested its leader Nicolás Maduro in early January.
The winning bidder — along with up to seven guests — will join Buffett and the Currys for an exclusive lunch in Omaha, Nebraska.
GENEVA, March 31 (Reuters) - The U.N. rights chief on Tuesday urged Israel to repeal a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, saying the legislation violated international humanitarian law. "It raises
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined on Tuesday to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to NATO's collective defense, saying that would be up to President Donald Trump after key European allies refused to stand with the United States
Have you seen MUNA live? It’s a fucking party. The LA trio makes sleek, dancey indie-pop, and their shows are giddy singalongs. I’m used to hearing MUNA tracks with fun, flirty lyrics. I’m not used to hearing them talk like this: “How America gives more than America takes/ We
Dorian Electra, the electro-pop artist who featured on Charli XCX’s Pop 2 tape and has since lent official remixes to 100 gecs and Lady Gaga, has shared a couple of covers over the past couple of weeks. First came a rendition of Bob Dylan’s 1965 folk staple “Mr. Tambourine
Dry Cleaning kicked off the year with their new album Secret Love. The UK post-punks are already back to share an ominous new tune called “Sliced By A Fingernail” right before their tour. “A lot of attention makes them feel sliced up,” bandleader Florence Shaw says about the
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Israeli army clashes with Palestinians during an overnight raid in Kafr Aqab north of Jerusalem