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Today’s Big Question The European country leapfrogged Switzerland in global rankings

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 17 March 26

Under the Radar Deliberate shoving at busy stations and intersections is about misogyny, intimidation and stress, say experts

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 16 March 26

Feature It depends on who you ask

By The Week US Published 16 March 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT The inauguration of ultra-conservative president José Antonio Kast marks the South American nation’s sharpest right-wing turn since the end of the Pinochet dictatorship

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 16 March 26

Speed Read Trump made the demand of seven countries that rely on Middle Eastern oil

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 16 March 26

In the Spotlight The president has ‘two very risky gambles’ available to him, but the Iranian regime has the upper hand if the Strait of Hormuz remains affected

By The Week UK Published 15 March 26

Talking Point With the UAE caught in the crosshairs of a ‘wounded, hostile’ Iran, the Dubai influencer lifestyle is ‘looking rather less aspirational’

By The Week UK Published 14 March 26

In The Spotlight The country’s diaspora faces a difficult moment in Iranian history

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 13 March 26

Speed Read The statement was his first since being named supreme leader earlier this week

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 13 March 26

The Explainer Gulf states are backing opposite sides of Sudan’s civil war and the conflict is spreading to neighbouring countries

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 13 March 26

Speed Read They will leave Parliament permanently this spring

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 12 March 26

Speed Read The attack killed at least 175 people, mostly children

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 12 March 26