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The gamble in Trump’s Iran blockade that could decide the war
Features/Interviews
April 16, 2026
The gamble in Trump’s Iran blockade that could decide the war
President Donald Trump’s switch from kinetic to economic warfare with his blockade of Iran’s ships and ports is an attempt…
Around 250 missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, UN agencies say
World
April 16, 2026
Around 250 missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, UN agencies say
Around 250 people were missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, the…
How US and Iran could reach a peace deal that both can sell as a victory
Features/Interviews
April 16, 2026
How US and Iran could reach a peace deal that both can sell as a victory
There is little choice for the United States and Iran other than to make a deal. The unspoken truth since…
Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16
World
April 16, 2026
Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16
Russia launched one of its largest barrages of drones and missiles on Ukraine this year, killing more than a dozen…
US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls
Middle East
April 16, 2026
US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls
The US and Hamas held their first direct talks since the Gaza ceasefire as part of efforts to advance the…
Suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home held without bail
Technology
April 15, 2026
Suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home held without bail
The suspect in the attack on the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the company’s headquarters was held without…
Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
Features/Interviews
April 15, 2026
Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
The United States’ blockade of Iranian ports has been “fully implemented” and put a halt to most of Tehran’s economic…
Israeli government secretly approves over 30 new settler outposts
Middle East
April 15, 2026
Israeli government secretly approves over 30 new settler outposts
The Israeli security cabinet secretly approved the legalization of over 30 new settler outposts and farms in the occupied West…
Four people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
Middle East
April 15, 2026
Four people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
Four people have been killed and 20 others injured after a student opened fire at a middle school in central…
As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China
World
April 15, 2026
As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China
As the Trump administration wages real war with adversaries and trade wars with friends, Americans are changing their minds about…
Israel’s new spymaster is a Netanyahu aide who believed war with Iran would topple the regime
Middle East
April 15, 2026
Israel’s new spymaster is a Netanyahu aide who believed war with Iran would topple the regime
The incoming director of Israel’s Mossad spy agency believed a war with Iran could trigger the swift collapse of the…
King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit
World
April 15, 2026
King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit
Britain’s King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with US President Donald Trump during…
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…