Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Geopolitics
AP News · Reuters · BBC
Iranian missiles and drones continue to target Israel and Gulf countries as Defense Secretary Hegseth warned that today would be "the most intense day of strikes inside Iran." Tehran residents described overnight strikes as the worst yet, with widespread damage to infrastructure. Iran has vowed to keep blocking the Strait of Hormuz until attacks end.
Geopolitics
Reuters · BBC
Trump and Putin held a phone call discussing proposals to end the Iran war "quickly." The US is considering easing sanctions on Russian oil as part of negotiations. Meanwhile, oil prices have plunged from recent highs but markets remain "twitchy" amid ongoing uncertainty about supply disruptions.
Geopolitics
BBC News
Lebanese President Aoun has called for direct talks with Israel on a plan to end the Hezbollah conflict, outlining a path toward "permanent security and stability." This comes as almost 700,000 people have been displaced and 84 children killed after Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Human Rights Watch also accused Israel of illegally using white phosphorus in Lebanon.
Tech & Science
AP News
AI company Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking to undo its "supply chain risk" designation, which the company says threatens its ability to operate. The designation reportedly restricts Anthropic from working with defense and intelligence agencies. This marks one of the first legal challenges to the administration's AI policy.
Tech & Science
AP News · BBC
Uber has rolled out its women-only ride option across the entire United States, allowing both women riders and drivers to be matched exclusively with other women. The feature was previously available in select cities and is aimed at increasing safety and comfort for female users.
Tech & Science
BBC News
Volkswagen has announced plans to cut 50,000 jobs as the automaker faces declining profits and increasing competition from electric vehicle manufacturers. The layoffs represent one of the largest restructuring efforts in the company's history and highlight the challenges facing traditional automakers in the EV transition.