In Defense of Dumb Dogs

Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK.

Here’s how the U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping is taking shape.

The military’s blockade of Iranian ports aims to suppress sea traffic to and from Iran, while leaving the strait itself open.

Iran War Live Updates: Iran Threatens Retaliation Over U.S. Blockade

Iran’s armed forces said they would attempt to expand their influence over sea lanes beyond the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. military continued to block Iranian shipping.

At Least 4 Dead in Second School Shooting in Turkey in 2 Days

The attack, in the southern province of Kahramanmaras, left 20 others wounded.

Kanye West Postpones Concert in France as Government Considers Banning It

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West had been scheduled to perform in Marseille, France, in June. The city’s mayor had said he did not want it to be “a showcase for those who promote hatred.”

American Streamer Johnny Somali Is Sentenced to Prison in South Korea

Known for desecrating a monument to victims of sexual slavery, the former YouTuber was convicted on multiple charges and given a six-month sentence.

As talks begin, U.S. applies little pressure to Israel to stop the fighting in Lebanon.

Despite hailing the negotiations as a “historic milestone,” Washington did not call for a halt to Israeli strikes or for a withdrawal from Lebanese territory.

When El Salvador’s Prisoners Are Set Free, She’s There To Pick Them Up

Sugey Amaya’s brother was detained in El Salvador’s mass arrest campaign four years ago. She has devoted her life to helping prisoners like him.

When El Salvador’s Prisoners Are Set Free, She’s There To Pick Them Up

Sugey Amaya’s brother was detained in El Salvador’s mass arrest campaign four years ago. She has devoted her life to helping prisoners like him.

Dodging Bombs and Drones, This Postman Still Delivers

Oleksiy Klochkovsky has driven mail and parcels around the front line in Ukraine for four years. He keeps one ear tuned for danger from above.