US allies won’t join Trump’s war — but they can’t escape the fallout
Features/Interviews
April 15, 2026
US allies won’t join Trump’s war — but they can’t escape the fallout
It’s not their war. But it’s becoming their political and economic nightmare. World leaders who opposed the US-Israeli attack on…
Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.
World
April 14, 2026
Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.
The fallout of the US and Israel’s war with Iran is poised to cost the Asia-Pacific economy hundreds of billions…
Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?
World
April 14, 2026
Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?
Budapest, Hungary — When Péter Magyar was growing up during Hungary’s democratic transition, he had a poster of Viktor Orbán pinned…
Trump’s strait blockade risks another serious blow to the global economy
Features/Interviews
April 14, 2026
Trump’s strait blockade risks another serious blow to the global economy
The failure of US-Iran peace talks leaves President Donald Trump with a set of unattractive options that are unlikely to…
Lebanon to seek ceasefire ahead of broader talks in meeting with Israelis, official says
Middle East
April 14, 2026
Lebanon to seek ceasefire ahead of broader talks in meeting with Israelis, official says
Lebanon’s representative at US-brokered direct talks with Israel on Tuesday will seek a ceasefire as a precondition for broader negotiations,…
Canada’s Carney secures stronger mandate for pushing back against Trump
World
April 14, 2026
Canada’s Carney secures stronger mandate for pushing back against Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a stronger hold on power – and bigger mandate to push back against US…
China has so far weathered the historic oil crisis. But as Xi prepares to meet Trump, costs are starting to grow
World
April 14, 2026
China has so far weathered the historic oil crisis. But as Xi prepares to meet Trump, costs are starting to grow
Beijing — China, the world’s largest importer of energy, has so far weathered the global energy shock brought on by war…
Iran crisis epitomizes a world increasingly resistant to Trump’s demands
Features/Interviews
April 14, 2026
Iran crisis epitomizes a world increasingly resistant to Trump’s demands
The iron laws of the world that govern Donald Trump’s presidency — strength, force and power — are increasingly being…
Extended Iran blockade may strain US Navy capabilities elsewhere, says naval expert
Middle East
April 14, 2026
Extended Iran blockade may strain US Navy capabilities elsewhere, says naval expert
An extended US blockade of waters around Iranian ports could burden US Navy’s operations around the world, a South Korean…
The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
World
April 13, 2026
The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
Abuja — In northern Malawi, Suteny Williams Nsamba is struggling to buy fertilizer for his small farm, where he grows corn,…