Asian Refiners Lock in Russian Crude Early Amid Middle East Shortages

It comes while a temporary U.S. waiver on Russian oil runs through April 11

America Now Has More Spas and Gyms Than Stores Selling Actual Stuff

Landlords leased more space last year to service-oriented tenants than those selling products, with wellness and fitness leading the charge

The E-Nose Knows: AI Learns to Smell

Among the possible implications are restoring a sense of smell, and sniffing out potential health concerns

Cuban Regime Wants Diaspora to Own Businesses on the Island

In a diplomatic overture, the Communist regime is aiming to open up its moribund economy to the affluent Cuban-American diaspora

How Some Ships Are Sneaking Through the Strait of Hormuz

More oil heading out of the Gulf means less competition for barrels from the U.S., which should ease prices for everyone

If Seizing Iran’s Nuclear Material Is the Endgame, Here’s What It Would Take

Gaining control of Iran’s enriched uranium would be difficult, but leaving it there is dangerous too

Trump Says U.S. Doesn’t Need Any Help With Hormuz

U.S. Allies Had Rebuffed Trump’s Demand for Help Opening Strait of Hormuz

White House Tries to Build Coalition on Iran to Address Energy Crisis

The Trump administration is asking other countries to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but a deal isn’t set

Epstein Files Exposed Her Name. Now Svetlana Pozhidaeva Tells Her Story.

A former Russian model and Epstein ‘assistant’ explains how she and other adult victims spent years entrapped by him

The Middle East Needs to Learn How Ukraine Stops Cheap Drones

U.S., Gulf states and Israel are searching for more affordable, effective solutions to their advanced antimissile capabilities

Oscars 2026: A Big Night for ‘One Battle After Another’

Paul Thomas Anderson triumphed as best director, Michael B. Jordan won best actor and one category ended in a tie. These are the highlights from the 98th Academy Awards.

A Visual Guide to How Iran Is Holding the Strait of Hormuz Hostage

Ships in the Persian Gulf have been sitting ducks for Tehran

The Race to Evacuate the World’s Elite Horses From the Iran War

Nearly 150 show-jumping horses were in Qatar for a top competition when Iranian missiles lit up the sky

Trump Knew the Risk of Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz. He Still Went to War

The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane

War Triggers Growing Rift in Trans-Atlantic Alliance Over Russia

The German chancellor is the latest European leader to criticize the U.S. after Washington temporarily eased Russia sanctions

The Secrets to Celebrities’ Red-Carpet Glow

Dermatologists and facialists reveal the treatments stars use before big events—and what might be worth trying

U.S. Plan to Unblock Strait of Hormuz Collides With Realities of Global Insurance

This U.S.-centric insurance idea runs counter to the realities of an international market, according to industry executives

How the Iran War Unraveled the Gulf’s Image as a Luxurious Safe Haven

Missiles and drones have shattered the illusion that ‘you’re not in the Middle East’—and the impact is being felt across the region

Oil Markets Brace for Lasting Turmoil in the Gulf

Analysts are now forecasting longer-lasting upheaval—and higher crude prices

Why the Global Elite Gave Up on Spelling and Grammar

From Epstein’s associates to Jack Dorsey to David Ellison, the rich and powerful share a seeming disregard for proper English.