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​Protestors shout at counterprotesters at the Women’s March at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., USA, on November 2, 2024.
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Is an Iran deal in sight?
ask ian

Is an Iran deal in sight?

In his latest “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer says momentum is building toward a possible deal with Iran, driven by sustained negotiations and shifting US positions.

Iranian President Pezeshkian and Acting Minister of Defense Brigadier General Ebn-e-Reza during a meeting in Tehran.
What We're Watching

US strikes on Iran won’t stop negotiations, Brazil’s scandal-plagued Bolsonaro seeks Trump boost, Hong Kong becomes leading hub for offshore funds

US-Iran negotiations remain on a knife-edge, with Trump claiming a deal is "largely negotiated" even as military skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz and Israel's strikes on Hezbollah-controlled Lebanon continue to complicate talks.

Cornyn’s defeat could cost Republicans dearly
Hard Numbers

Cornyn’s defeat could cost Republicans dearly

The Texas senator's hefty loss yesterday to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (whom US President Donald Trump endorsed) in the Senate runoff yesterday will be a costly one for the Republican Party.

What's Good Wednesdays

What’s Good Wednesday: May 27, 2026

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Walmart sponsored posts

Walmart’s $1 billion investment is strengthening associate careers

Chris, an Army veteran, started his Walmart journey over 25 years ago as an hourly associate. Today, he manages a Distribution Center and serves as a mentor, helping others navigate their own paths to success. At Walmart, associates have the opportunity to take advantage of the pathways, perks, and pay that come with the job — with or without a college degree. In fact, more than 75% of Walmart management started as hourly associates. Learn more about how over 130,000 associates were promoted into roles of greater responsibility and higher pay in FY25.

Putin threatens 'systematic strikes' on Kyiv
Quick Take

Putin threatens 'systematic strikes' on Kyiv

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer says the Russia–Ukraine war is becoming more volatile as battlefield dynamics shift and diplomatic pressure fades.

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Disrupting Fox Tempest

Last week, Microsoft took legal and technical action to disrupt Fox Tempest, a cybercrime-as-a-service operation that enabled attackers to disguise malware as trusted software and scale ransomware attacks globally. The case highlights a growing shift toward service-based cybercrime ecosystems and the importance of targeting upstream tools that make attacks harder to detect. Read the full blog here.

Police use a water cannon during a rally to disperse supporters of Ozgur Ozel
What We're Watching

Turkey’s democratic crisis deepens, US hits Iranian missile launchers as talks continue, Power struggle in Senegal over IMF debt

Riot police raided the headquarters of Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People's Party, after a court order to remove party leader Özgur Özel. Rights groups say the move by the government of President Erdoğan is politically motivated.

PM Carney and Alberta Premier Smith joining their hands acknowledging the crowd before signing an energy agreement
Analysis

Separatists steal Canada’s geopolitical spotlight

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a fall referendum on whether the province should pursue secession from Canada, potentially undermining Mark Carney’s pitch that Canada is a “stable, reliable partner” on the world stage.

Trump has a thing called Iran
Puppet Regime

Trump has a thing called Iran

Can use this excuse for almost anything now. #PUPPETREGIME