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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…
At least 3,375 Iranians killed during war, state media says
Middle East
April 12, 2026
At least 3,375 Iranians killed during war, state media says
At least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the US and Israel began strikes on the country, according…
What the Artemis II crew shared in first remarks after return to Earth
Science
April 12, 2026
What the Artemis II crew shared in first remarks after return to Earth
Houston — It was a hero’s welcome for the four-person Artemis II crew following a textbook splashdown in the Pacific Ocean…
China’s Xi touts peace – and points to global conflicts – in rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader
World
April 12, 2026
China’s Xi touts peace – and points to global conflicts – in rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader
Chinese leader Xi Jinping invoked ongoing global conflicts and the need for peace during a landmark meeting with the leader…
Failure of US-Iran talks is a blow to hopes of finding an off-ramp to crisis
Features/Interviews
April 12, 2026
Failure of US-Iran talks is a blow to hopes of finding an off-ramp to crisis
We watched the sun go down in Islamabad and then come up again as these marathon talks went on. To…
US failed to win Iranian trust at talks, says leader of Tehran team
Middle East
April 12, 2026
US failed to win Iranian trust at talks, says leader of Tehran team
The United States failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation at the talks in Islamabad, according to the…