By Abu Bakr Bashir NPR has learned that mediators have quietly given Hamas a proposal to hand over all its weapons to ensure Gaza’s reconstruction. (Image credit: Ahmad Salem) Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/19/nx-s1-5753798/hamas-weapons-trump-gaza-board-of-peace
By Emily Feng In messages to NPR, Tehran residents describe largely deserted streets roamed by paramilitary officials and vigilantes. They say security forces are banning gatherings for Nowruz, the Persian new year, this week. (Image credit: Atta Kenare) Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/19/g-s1-114144/iran-voices-war
By Brittney Melton President Trump says he is raising global tariffs to 15%. And ahead of the president’s address tomorrow, most Americans say the state of the union is not strong, according to an NPR poll. (Image credit: Al Drago) Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/23/g-s1-111152/up-first-newsletter-trump-tariffs-china-state-of-the-union-winter-games-fcc