MBTA Bus Stabbing Case Sparks Dual-Charge Debate in Boston
An MBTA bus stabbing in Roxbury may bring charges against both men after a Dorchester rider says he was stabbed defending a harassed woman on Route 22.
Peter Klausz
U.S. Military Aid to Israel Overstated By Many
How much U.S. military aid to Israel really costs: the $3.8 billion-a-year 2016 agreement, what it funds, and the per-American figure behind the debate.
Accelerationism Gains Attention in American Politics Amid Rising Extremism Concerns
What accelerationism is, how some extremist groups use it, and why analysts link online radicalization, polarization and social media algorithms to extremism.
The IRGC: Iran’s Revolutionary Force and Its Global Militant Network
What the IRGC is: how Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps formed after 1979, what its Quds Force does, and why Western governments accuse it of backing militants.
NATO Allies Alarmed After Sudden U.S. Troop Policy Reversal in Europe
European NATO leaders sought clarity after Trump announced 5,000 more U.S. troops for Poland, weeks after an order to withdraw roughly as many from Europe.
Possible Disruption at Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Terminal Raises Questions
Satellite imagery and tracking data show tanker traffic dropping near Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal after a slick around May 6. The cause is unconfirmed.
Report: The Iran War in 2026 — Military, Economic, and Political Situation
The Iran war’s military losses, naval deployments and indirect Tehran-Washington talks, including Iran’s reported 14-point proposal for phased sanctions relief.
Report: The Declining Power of the IRGC and Its Proxy Network
Analysts and military officials say the IRGC’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ network, including Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis, has lost reach in the last two months.
UK Ramps Up Security in Response to Surge in AntisemitismUK Ramps Up Security in Response to Surge in Antisemitism
British authorities are increasing security around Jewish communities, schools and synagogues after a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, with more patrols.
Taiwan Politics in 2026: Security, China, and Political Gridlock
Taiwan’s 2026 politics explained: the DPP-KMT divide, President Lai’s proposed $40 billion defense budget, China pressure and the legislative gridlock now.