Politicians may have their hands on the levers of power, but can they control them?
US President Donald Trump said the US had won a 'total and complete victory' after announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran. The BBC's Ione Wells on what's next for the US and the region.
The US president issued the warning to Iran if it does not reach a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline.
Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.
US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.
Reports from the US, quoting unnamed officials, say a search is under way after the shooting down of a US fighter jet over Iran.
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.
The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.
The president also called on countries reliant on the Strait of Hormuz to 'build up the courage' to secure it.
The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.
Attendees at the annual CPAC conference in Texas are conflicted about Operation Epic Fury, which was launched by the US and Israel on 28 February.
The BBC was in the New York courtroom to watch the ex-Venezuelan leader argue for ability to fund his defence with Venezuelan government funds.
BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari reports from a petrol station in Manila.
More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.
The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran.
In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.
The BBC's Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.
Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.
The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine.
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.