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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

• Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps
  Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh's overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.
  

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

• Kherson, Ukraine: A hometown changed (Pt. 1)
  Four years of Russia's all-out war on Ukraine have transformed not only Ukrainian cities but also how modern warfare is waged, in the first of this two-part story from Kherson.
  
• Iranians debate whether the war is worth it
  As the war in Iran enters its second month, and President Trump signals an end to the war, many Iranians are urging the U.S and Israel to keep striking their country.
  
• One of the first people known to change their gender was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh
  NPR art director and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt's history — but whose legacy was erased for over 3,000 years.
  
• 6 books named finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize
  The shortlisted titles include novels and novellas from authors and translators spanning four continents, with stories that range from Japanese-controlled 1930s Taiwan to the streets of Tehran in 1979.
  
• DHS resumes asylum decisions. And, Iran's strike injures over 12 U.S. personnel
  The Department of Homeland Security has lifted its ban on reviewing asylum applications. And, NPR has confirmed that an Iranian strike injured over a dozen U.S. personnel.
  
• Iran war delays delivery of medical goods to other parts of the world
  The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.
  
• Trump hints at an end to military action in Iran, saying U.S. will leave in 2-3 weeks
  Trump's remarks came in response to a question about rising gas prices. He said they would fall once the U.S. leaves Iran, claiming that would happen in "maybe two weeks, maybe three."
  
• Russia is building in parts of Ukraine. What does it mean for a peace deal?
  Russia is heavily developing occupied territory in Ukraine, suggesting it has no plans to return the land as part of any peace deal. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Reuters reporter Mari Saito.
  

Monday, March 30, 2026

• Figure skating season ends with redemption and heartbreak. What do fans watch next?
  Worlds marks the last competition of the 2025-2026 season. Skaters have some time to go on tour, rest up and learn new routines before the next season starts in July.