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Newest first · UTC+11:00‘The Crab’: The Castro who could end communism in Cuba
Washington: Since Fidel Castro swept to power in 1959, Cuba’s communist regime has weathered CIA assassination plots, American blockades and even a US-sponsored invasion.
· Benedict Smith
Live updates: Trump suggests US could take Iran’s Kharg Island
The country’s Revolutionary Guard warned that Iran would consider Israeli universities and branches of U.S. universities in the region “legitimate targets” unless offered safety assurances for Iranian universities, state media reported.
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Trump says Russia can deliver oil to Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba — US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Moscow could send oil to Cuba despite Washington's de facto fuel blockade, as a Russian tanker was expected to deliver some much-needed crude to the crisis-hit island.
· Agence France-Presse
Will Trump bring peace, or more bombs? Shady speculators seem to bet right every time | Nesrine Malik
The president may not be benefiting directly from betting markets, but he has encouraged a culture that treats politics like a casino floor
· Nesrinemalik
Trump reverses course on Cuban oil blockade, allows Russian tanker to pass
US President Donald Trump signaled he was reversing course on blocking oil shipments to Cuba Sunday, saying he had "no problem" with any country sending in crude as a Russian tanker neared a Cuban port with a badly needed shipment.
· Yonhap
Iran war exposing the real cost of Trump’s anti-EV crusade
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· Noah Smith
Asian shares decline as oil prices soar amid the war in Iran, echoing last week's Wall Street drop
Dealers work near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Yuri Kageyama
Trump has 'no problem' with Russian oil shipment to Cuba
A Russian oil tanker could bring relief to the island nation of Cuba amid a devastating US blockade. (AP: Ramon Espinosa )
Miranda Devine: Cowardly GOP senators run home
There is nothing more infuriating to a frustrated air traveler delayed for hours by the Democrat shutdown than to see senators strolling smugly by with VIP escorts.
· Miranda Devine
Middle East crisis live: Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and could seize Kharg Island ‘easily’
US president tells Financial Times his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ but that ‘some stupid people back in the US say: “why are you doing that?”’
· Adam Fulton
US could capture Iran’s Kharg Island ‘to take the oil’ – Trump
President Donald Trump is not ruling out the possibility of US forces seizing Iran’s key export hub on Kharg Island in order to take control of the Islamic Republic’s oil exports, he said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday.
· RT
to take the oil
US President Donald Trump is not ruling out the possibility of American forces seizing Iran’s key energy export hub on Kharg Island in order to take control of the Islamic Republic’s oil exports, he said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday.
· RT
Duke's season ends with its latest painful collapse
Duke players react to their loss against UConn in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Trump dice que "no tiene problema" con que petrolero ruso lleve ayuda a Cuba pese al bloqueo
El presidente Donald Trump habla con los periodistas a bordo del Air Force One el domingo 29 de marzo de 2026, en ruta desde West Palm Beach, Florida, a la Base Conjunta Andrews, Maryland. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Darlene Superville
The left LOVES kings — the ones with (D) after their name
In Saturday’s “No Kings” protests, the usual “resistance” crowd managed to again show their rage at President Donald Trump and their fury at being out of power; they may even have succeeded in mobilizing Democrats for the midterm elections — but they also broadcast the opposition’s complete lack of any coherent poli…
· Post Editorial Board
Trump says Iran agreed to 'most of' 15-point list of US demands
President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to “most of” a 15-point list of US demands aimed at ending the war, adding that negotiations were making significant progress.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba
ABOARD AIRFORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday night said he has “no problem” with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade.
· Darlene Superville
'Dealing with different people': Trump says regime change achieved in Iran
US President Donald Trump said the US-Israel war has led to “regime change” in Iran, citing the deaths of senior leaders during the conflict.
· Middleeasteye
Camara anota 23 y Trail Blazers aplastan 123-88 a Wizards
Toumani Camara, delantero de los Trail Blazers de Portland, reacciona tras anotar un triple durante la primera mitad de un juego de baloncesto de la NBA contra los Wizards de Washington, el domingo 29 de marzo de 2026, en Portland, Oregón. (Foto AP/Jenny Kane)
· Anne M Peterson
Trump reportedly warns to 'take the oil in Iran' as Tehran targets water, power plants in Kuwait
U.S. President Donald Trump said he could "take the oil in Iran" and seize Iran's export hub of Kharg Island, as hostilities in the Middle East continued into its fifth week.
· Anniek Bao
Trump news at a glance: Generational divide over Iran war emerges at key conservative conference
Younger conservatives say they are disappointed by Donald Trump’s decision to launch war against Iran. Key US politics stories from 29 March
· Guardian staff
Camara has 23 for Trail Blazers in 123-88 rout of Wizards
Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara reacts after shooting a 3-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
· Anne M Peterson
Trump is impotently railing against the US’s allies. Albanese is right to avoid the president’s global catastrophe | Allan Behm
The Australian government has little option but to live with Iranian control of the strait of Hormuz and counsel its once great friend to employ what’s left of its diplomatic brain
· Allan Behm
Who are the Houthis? Iran's 'powerful ally' putting 'significant' pressure on Trump
A Houthi spokesperson claimed responsibility for the missile attack over the weekend during an address on Yemeni state television. Source: Getty
· Sbsaustralia
UConn will play Illinois and Arizona to face Michigan in Final Four
UConn guard Braylon Mullins, right, celebrates his game winning basket with guard Malachi Smith (0) during the second half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Duke, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
· Eddie Pells
Braylon Mullins' last-second 3 gives UConn win over Duke and Final Four spot
UConn guard Braylon Mullins (24) scores the winning basket during the second half against Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
· Noah Trister
Las estafas fiscales en EEUU van en aumento. Esto es lo que conviene saber
Esta fotografía del 10 de agosto de 2024 muestra la sede del Servicio Interno de Impuestos, en Washington. (AP Foto/Ted Shaffrey, archivo)
· Cora Lewis
Treasurer grilled over scramble to keep nation moving
Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East, this Monday, March 30.
Eric Swalwell furious after Kash Patel pushes to release files of Chinese spy linked to him
Congressman Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate in the California gubernatorial race, accused President Donald Trump this weekend of meddling in the election after reports that his administration is seeking to publicize files about Swalwell’s link to a Chinese spy.
· Titus Wu
JD Vance warns that UFOs could be ‘demons’ flying around earth, vows to ‘get to the bottom’ of it
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance speculated that UFOs could actually be “demons” flying around Earth, contending that ancient civilizations believed they had encounters with such vile creatures.
· Ryan King
African nation claims it would welcome extradition of Rep. Ilhan Omar after immigration fraud allegations
Partially recognized Horn of Africa nation Somaliland called for firebrand “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar to be extradited after Vice President JD Vance claimed she committed immigration fraud — promising the White House would “go after” her.
· Chris Nesi
Curtis Sliwa cozies up to Zohran Mamdani in cat-centric comedy skit — but GOP doesn’t find it funny
It wasn’t the cat’s meow for some Republicans.
· Craig McCarthy, Haley Brown
Kid Rock gives Gavin Newsom the middle finger with wild Apache helicopter stunt
The “American Bad Ass” rocker sent social media into a tailspin after posting footage of a military helicopter hovering just yards away from his Tennessee estate dubbed the “Southern White House.”
· Bianca Heyward
After Trump said MBS was ‘kissing his ass’, Gulf leaders told to send children to fight Iran
A close ally of US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Gulf leaders should send their own children to fight on the front lines in the Israeli-US war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
3,500 US troops arrive in the Middle East on USS Tripoli as Iran issues threat against ground invasion
A force of 3,500 US sailors and Marines arrived in the Middle East aboard the USS Tripoli — as Tehran warned that American forces will be killed if President Trump orders a ground invasion of Iran.
· Ronny Reyes
Beware crank-right ‘Podturf,’ incredible shrinking CPAC and other commentary
“Astroturf” — advocates who pretend to have grassroots support — might be the best term for “a small circle of podcasters on the right who condemn President Trump’s strikes on Iran yet claim to speak for all ‘MAGA,’ ” thunders The Wall Street Journal’s Kimberley A. Strassel. “All evidence shows they remain a tiny mi…
· Post Editorial Board
Nacionales ganan la serie inaugural en Chicago con triunfo 6-3 sobre Cachorros
El venezolano de los Nacionales de Washington Keibert Ruiz celebra tras batear un jonrón de dos carreras en la octava entrada ante los Cachorros de Chicago el domingo 29 de marzo del 2026. (AP Foto/Geoff Stellfox)
Nationals take opening series in Chicago with 6-3 win over Cubs
Washington Nationals Keibert Ruiz (20) celebrates hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Geoff Stellfox)
[Chris Patten] The biggest winner of Iran war
While the rationale for US President Donald Trump’s Iran war is difficult to decipher, its main beneficiary is far easier to identify: Russian President Vladimir Putin.
· Korea Herald
JFK & RFK ‘would be making the same kinds of choices’ on Iran, Ukraine as ‘empath’ Trump: RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that both his father and presidential uncle would have approached the wars in Iran and Ukraine the same way as President Trump — who is an “empath’’ with an “encyclopedic’’ brain.
· Ryan King
Decenas arrestados por no dispersarse tras protesta "No Kings" en Los Ángeles
La policía arresta a manifestantes en el centro de Los Ángeles tras una protesta “No Kings” (“Sin Reyes”) el sábado 28 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Jill Connelly)
· John Raby
Choppers scrambled after private plane scare at Palm Beach airport while Trump’s Air Force One sat on tarmac
WASHINGTON — A security scare at Palm Beach International Airport Sunday prompted officials to briefly impose a ground stop and scramble helicopters — hours before Air Force One was slated to fly President Trump back to DC.
· Ryan King
Dozens arrested after 'No Kings' rally in Los Angeles
Tens of thousands of people have joined “No Kings” protests across the U.S. against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s actions. (AP video by Mike Pesoli, Mark Vancleave and Emily Wang)
· John Raby
No Kings protesters across US rally against Donald Trump - DailyNews
Large protests against the Trump administration have taken place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies that have previously drawn crowds into the millions.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Millions turn out for “No Kings” rallies in US, Europe to protest against Trump - DailyNews
Crowds of people protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Trump’s actions, in “No Kings” rallies across the U.S. and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, in what organisers said were mass demonstrations involving millions of people.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump’s Iran war hits one month, US considers more troops - DailyNews
President Donald Trump’s war with Iran has hit its one-month anniversary and it appears the conflict is sprawling with the entry of the Houthis into the fray.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Tren nocturno desde Georgia: una mirada a EEUU desde las vías en medio de cierre de aeropuertos
Esta imagen, tomada de un video de The Associated Press, muestra a pasajeros abordando el tren Amtrak Crescent con destino a Nueva York el jueves 26 de marzo de 2026 en Atlanta. (Foto AP/Bill Barrow)
· Bill Barrow