Whether President Trump opts for ground forces, walks away from the war, or cuts a deal with Iran, one cost of his war of choice will be the further decline of U.S. alliances. The strain has been unre...

Some nations appeal to Iran’s better angels to allow shipments of fertilizer products through the Strait of Hormuz to prevent famine. Protecting the innocent has long been an opening to ending a war.

An overwhelmed suburban dad rediscovers birding as a refuge from the noise of modern life.

At least six states are considering legislative proposals that protect the First Amendment rights of student journalists. Over the past year, tension between administrators and student newspapers has ...

President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days. Mr. Trump said the U.S. and Iran have had ...

Maine has been welcoming to immigrants for decades. Amid a federal immigration enforcement surge there, communities showed their support in numerous ways.

Over 2,000 U.S. Marines are headed toward the Persian Gulf. A possible goal: to gain leverage over Iran by seizing Kharg Island, with its oil-shipping infrastructure.

In Lebanon, Iran ally Hezbollah has plunged into a battle with Israel that its rank and file has embraced as existential. Yet the regional conflict involves far larger powers with much higher stakes, ...

Concerns about overly aggressive targeting of suspected unauthorized immigrants might push Congress, as well as a new head of Homeland Security, to align law enforcement with respect for individual hu...

Federal judges in the United States traditionally express their views only through their written opinions. That stance has shifted recently, amid physical threats and criticism by public officials, in...

In the Iran war, victory looks different for each side: The U.S. and Israel must decisively win, while the Iranian regime only has to survive.

After decades of conflict, Iraqis have enjoyed increased political stability and a promising future, even embracing a unified national identity. But attacks by Iran, the United States, and homegrown m...

Andrew McCarthy sets out to reconnect with pals – and finds inspiration from talking with strangers.

From tailgate diapering to college drop-offs, one car has seen a family of five through the miles – and milestones.

American youths’ rapid turn to artificial intelligence tools for school work is prompting a more expansive approach to AI literacy that focuses on building their agency and responsible use.

For intrepid journalists Emily Hahn, Rebecca West, and Martha Gellhorn, the love of writing, travel, mentorship, and friendly competition united them for seven decades of “bylines and books.”

The vast majority of the oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz was Asia-bound. Now, countries there are forced to make do with what they have, highlighting the cost of fossil fuel dependence.

The Iran war hasn’t yet come to the forefront of American culture or drawn people together around a shared goal in the same way that other U.S. wars have.

From soaring oil prices to depleted interceptors, the Iran war’s impacts reverberated quickly in the Ukraine conflict. And the needs of the Mideast combatants – intelligence and anti-drone measures – ...

Global oil prices have soared as one-fifth of the world’s supply normally transits the strait.

The war in Iran has shocked global energy markets, but it’s also putting precious water resources in the Gulf region under threat.

The islands off Iran have become the latest focus of the war after a U.S strike destroyed military sites on Kharg Island. The string of islands are critical to Iran's oil industry and its nationa...

The 17 candidates competing in Tuesday’s special election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District run the gamut from a trash hauler to a hot dog slinger. The large field reflects a somewhat splinter...

A resounding vote for clean governance in this Asian nation has ousted entrenched parties in favor of a new generation and new norms.

Once dismissed as a political novice, the former Kathmandu mayor is now on track to become Nepal’s next prime minister.

Choosing continuity amid war, Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, despite President Donald Trump’s criticism and Israel’s threats. He has a hard-liner’s pedigree, but will his tenure be...

The U.S.-Israel war against Iran is exposing divisions within the Iranian diaspora about the military action and the future Tehran government.

Oil prices retreated below $100 a barrel on Monday, on investor hopes that the conflict in Iran will end relatively soon. But energy costs remain elevated, and volatile markets are a sign of uncertain...

Over the years, Cubans have figured out ways to carefully express disapproval of their repressive government. But calls for change are getting louder.

For decades, Republicans have embraced Christianity and faith-based leadership. A new crop of Democrats is now doing the same.

Israel’s dual strategy: Break Hezbollah but don’t destroy the possibility of ties with the Lebanon’s government.

The U.S. and Israeli leaders have made it clear they want regime change in Iran. But the Islamic Republic had prepared for this day, with a political succession plan and a battlefield strategy. The re...

The Iran conflict is generating strong criticism from many prominent MAGA commentators, who say President Trump has lost touch with what his voters really want. As the GOP starts looking toward a post...

Artificial intelligence is being marketed as a helpful problem-solver for daily life. A one-week experiment revealed some flaws.

China is engaged in a huge nuclear weapons expansion, growing the size and capabilities of its arsenal. At a time when the will to curb nuclear proliferation is waning, this could unleash a new wave o...

Mexican diplomatic support to Cuba has long boosted the communist island. It also helps Mexico assert independence from the United States.

The primary battle for the Republican nod in Texas’ U.S. Senate race illustrates tensions between factions of the GOP. Some national Republicans are concerned the seat could be at risk.

The U.S. and Israeli offensive against Iran will have to rely on a coordinated operation to maximize firepower and mitigate retaliation risks.

Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what’s at stake as the Iran conflict puts this narrow channel in the spotlight.

US and Israeli strikes hit at least five Iranian cities overnight, targeting missile sites and top leaders’ offices. Iran retaliated across the region.

“If children couldn’t come to the library, the library had to go to them,” says the head of the nonprofit Alif Laila Book Bus Society.

Security and violence are top concerns for Latin American voters heading to the polls this year, seeking iron-fist policies.

Taking down a drug cartel leader is a win for a country. But the swift violence that often follows is a public reminder that peace might not be imminent.

During visits to the now-ruined and occupied Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a Monitor reporter fell in love with its roses, for the hope and inspiration they provided the city’s warm and welcoming reside...

During visits to the now-ruined and occupied Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a Monitor reporter fell in love with its roses, for the hope and inspiration they provided the city’s warm and welcoming reside...

Four years on, Russia has now been engaged in war in Ukraine longer than the Soviet Union fought in World War II, and the cost is starting to wear.

Georgia and several other Republican states consider ending their income taxes, aiming to help their economies and fend off Democrats on affordability issues.

President Trump’s economic calculus is in flux after a Supreme Court ruling, as some global leaders say his new tariffs violate the trade deals he cut with them.