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At the Iranian embassy in Kyiv, a salmon-pink mansion on a street close to the presidential administration, there were several open days last week for anyone who wished to come and sign a book of condolences in memory of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in the US-Israeli air strikes on Tehran. Inside, candles lined

 President Donald Trump promised that 2026 would be a bumper year for economic growth, but instead it has kicked off with job losses, rising gasoline prices and more uncertainty about America’s future. In his State of the Union address less than two weeks ago, the Republican president confidently told the country: “The roaring economy is roaring like never before.” The latest

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening U.S. foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere even while dealing with five-alarm crises around the globe. Trump encouraged regional

The American concept of “regime change,” which didn’t enter the popular lexicon until the end of the 20th century, was actually born in Iran. In 1951, at the dawn of the Cold War, Mohammad Mosaddegh, an intellectual and raging anti-imperialist, became prime minister and immediately set about nationalizing the Iranian oil industry. Harry Truman, on

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Nick Jonas Talks ‘Sunday Best’ and Journey With His Brothers 07:55 Get a Rare Look at How ATF Trains Dogs to Sniff Out Explosives 03:06 Norman Francis, Trailblazing Civil Rights Attorney, Dies at 94 02:07 Connor Storrie Welcomes

After the 2024 election, Republicans exulted over Donald Trump’s surprisingly strong performance among Latino voters. This was a “historic realignment” of the electorate, the National Republican Campaign Committee said, one that would produce GOP victories for years to come. So when Trump ordered Texas Republicans last summer to redraw the state’s congressional districts in the

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department last week outlined a concise set of military objectives in President Trump’s war against Iran, claiming its ultimate goal is to dismantle Tehran’s ability to project power beyond its borders. Yet it may be targets the Pentagon has largely left unacknowledged that offer the clearest insight yet into Trump’s true intentions. U.S.

He may no longer be Berkshire Hathaway‘s CEO and resident stock-picker. There’s no denying, however, that Warren Buffett’s fingerprints are still all over the conglomerate’s current portfolio. If you wanted to poach a pick or two from the Oracle of Omaha’s selections, there’s still time. In fact, here’s a couple that you might want to

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a press conference on China’s foreign policy and external relations on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on March 8, 2026 in Beijing, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s top diplomat Wang Yi underscored Sunday the

Kyiv  —  Silhouettes move through dark alleys covered with snow and ice, towards the muffled beat coming from a concrete building in central Kyiv. Inside, a dim red light blurs the faces of a dancing crowd, their sweaty bodies pressed up against one another. The red glow evokes the low-light torches used by soldiers on

Jezz Bezos-founded Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject Elon Musk-led SpaceX’s proposal to launch a million satellites, citing concerns over feasibility and potential orbital congestion. Formal Objection Filed With FCC Amazon Leo has filed a formal objection with the FCC against SpaceX’s plan to deploy a vast satellite network.

Paul Dano wears an outfit by Acne Studios. ANTONIO MACARRO A born polemicist, Quentin Tarantino appeared on Bret Easton Ellis’s podcast last December to talk about films (both his own and others’). He decided to share his list of favorite movies from the 21st century. The ranking was eclectic and peculiar… much like himself. After

A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media,… A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, did not have legal authority to take the actions she’s done to largely dismantle the

On Wednesday, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved construction of a small nuclear reactor backed by Bill Gates’ clean-energy company TerraPower. The approval marks the first time in nearly a decade that U.S. regulators have cleared construction of a new commercial nuclear reactor. The project will involve a 345-megawatt sodium-cooled reactor, known as the Natrium

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) has completed its leadership handover to Greg Abel following Warren Buffett’s retirement. The company has resumed share buybacks and Abel has made a major personal investment in Berkshire stock. Berkshire has fully exited its position in Kraft Heinz and added new holdings including Domino’s Pizza and The New York Times. Berkshire Hathaway

“I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting, and our voices really do matter, and the people matter, and f— ICE.” Musician Billie Eilish included this statement as part of her acceptance speech for Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1. Eilish’s speech came

Water quality expert Bob Bowcock tests a creek for cancer-causing PFAS “forever chemicals” at a property in Dalton, Ga., on June 12, 2025. Issam Ahmed/AFP/Getty via Inside Climate News Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published