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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,…
‘A man of peace’: Pope Leo embarks on a marathon visit to Africa
World
April 13, 2026
‘A man of peace’: Pope Leo embarks on a marathon visit to Africa
Rome — On Monday, Pope Leo XIV’s is setting off on a long Africa trip, the first of his papacy to…
How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
April 13, 2026
How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Six weeks after the beginning of the war with Iran, President Donald Trump is giving the United States Navy its…
Why Trump is threatening to blockade a strait that Iran is already blockading
Features/Interviews
April 13, 2026
Why Trump is threatening to blockade a strait that Iran is already blockading
President Donald Trump is threatening to close off the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial waterway that he has repeatedly…
Zohran Mamdani celebrates ‘pothole politics’ in a raucous rally marking 100 days as NYC mayor
World
April 13, 2026
Zohran Mamdani celebrates ‘pothole politics’ in a raucous rally marking 100 days as NYC mayor
New York — Zohran Mamdani says he is just getting started. Having just checked off the first 100 days of his…
Trump is using his tariff playbook against Iran. It’s not working
Features/Interviews
April 13, 2026
Trump is using his tariff playbook against Iran. It’s not working
The U.S. has positions also, much stronger and more far reaching. I have just not chosen to use them, there…
In Hungary, Orbán’s loss shows how populism can run out of road
World
April 13, 2026
In Hungary, Orbán’s loss shows how populism can run out of road
Budapest, Hungary — The defeat of Viktor Orbán means Hungary will have a change in government for the first time since…
Trump criticizes Pope Leo’s stance on Iran war, says he’s ‘not a fan’ of Catholic leader
World
April 13, 2026
Trump criticizes Pope Leo’s stance on Iran war, says he’s ‘not a fan’ of Catholic leader
President Donald Trump strongly criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday evening, denouncing his stance on the Iran war and saying…
Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding
World
April 12, 2026
Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding
A potent, multi-day storm continues to lash Hawaii with heavy rain into the weekend, prompting flood alerts in a state…
Trump seeks sphere of influence through Latin American presidential races
World
April 12, 2026
Trump seeks sphere of influence through Latin American presidential races
Nearly 50 percent of Latin America’s population will go through a presidential election this year, and US President Donald Trump…
Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Features/Interviews
April 12, 2026
Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is proving to be difficult. But even if the vital waterway fully opens and oil…