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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel marches during a rally

World

Cuba’s president says ‘if we need to die, we’ll die’ to stop US invasion

Emily Hallas -

April 12, 2026 11:43 am

Chinese President Xi Jinping, presses a button to vote

World

China to deliver new air defense systems to Iran in coming weeks: Report

Emily Hallas -

April 12, 2026 9:58 am

President Donald Trump conducts a news conference in the White House briefing room about the war in Iran on Monday, April 6, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Defense

Trump to impose naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iranian ‘world extortion’

Emily Hallas -

April 12, 2026 9:15 am

This image realeased by the U.S. Navy shows an aerial view of Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy via AP, File)

World

UK pulls brakes on Chagos Islands deal, citing lack of US support

Zach LaChance -

April 11, 2026 8:19 pm

Infographic with a map of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz showing attacks on commercial vessels between Feb. 28 and March 11 at 1200 GMT

Courage, Strength, and Optimism

A strait still closed, a ceasefire already broken

Elizabeth Stauffer -

April 11, 2026 6:00 am

U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Karl (left) and Staff Sgt. Jacob Owens, assigned to the 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, test fly the Skydio X10 during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Drone Warfighter Competition in the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Dec. 10, 2025. The competition assesses unmanned aerial systems operator capabilities from the U.S., Spain and Italy, and reinforces the U.S. Army's commitment to innovation and readiness, and builds esprit des corps and camaraderie. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Collin Mackall)

Defense

US military sites deploy drones for security as recruitment fluctuates

Claire Carter -

April 10, 2026 4:55 pm

An Army carry team moves a flag-draped transfer case with the remains of U.S. Army Reserve soldier Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien.

Defense

US troops detail chaos of deadliest strike on American forces during Iran war

Mike Brest -

April 9, 2026 5:06 pm

News

Pence says ‘every American should be proud’ of Operation Epic Fury against Iran

Asher Notheis -

April 9, 2026 11:37 am

World

WATCH LIVE: Rutte speaks about NATO after Trump meeting

Emily Hallas -

April 9, 2026 10:08 am

Gen. George Washington's aide-de-camp, William Palfrey, offers a glimpse into Washington's travels from Cambridge to New London, Connecticut via a perfectly preserved expense account that includes recorded payments for ferries and baggage handling, along with other associated costs of a journey from Cambridge to New York. (Photo courtesy Mount Vernon)

Columnists

On This Day: Washington’s preserved expense account in travels from Cambridge to New London offers insights

Salena Zito -

April 9, 2026 10:08 am

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Cuba’s president says ‘if we need to die, we’ll die’ to stop US invasion

China to deliver new air defense systems to Iran in coming weeks: Report

Trump to impose naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iranian ‘world extortion’

UK pulls brakes on Chagos Islands deal, citing lack of US support

A strait still closed, a ceasefire already broken

US military sites deploy drones for security as recruitment fluctuates

US troops detail chaos of deadliest strike on American forces during Iran war

Pence says ‘every American should be proud’ of Operation Epic Fury against Iran

WATCH LIVE: Rutte speaks about NATO after Trump meeting

On This Day: Washington’s preserved expense account in travels from Cambridge to New London offers insights

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