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Pope Leo Vows War Stance, Says He Doesn't Fear Trump
Pope Leo, the leader of the 1.4‑billion‑member Catholic Church, told reporters on his Algiers‑bound flight that he will keep speaking out against war and does not fear the Trump administration after T
Carney Liberals on Brink of Majority Ahead of Byelections
Mark Carney's Liberals are on the verge of converting a minority government into a parliamentary majority through Monday's byelections and a string of floor crossings from rival parties, though the st
China condemns US Hormuz blockade, urges restraint
China warned that a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would harm international interests and called on all parties to exercise restraint while urging a diplomatic ceasefire to resolve the Iran con
US Military to Blockade All Iranian Ports Monday
The U.S. military announced it will start a full blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday, a move that follows the collapse of Pakistan‑mediated talks and has sparked warnings of piracy from Tehran.
China Russia may aid Iran; Trump threatens 50% tariffs
U.S. intelligence says China is gearing up to ship weapons to Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, while Forbes outlines how Russia may also be backing Tehran. In response, President Trump has threatened 50
Air Power Can't Topple Iran's Regime
Analysts argue Trump and Netanyahu launched their Iran war calling for regime change but have no 'Phase II' — no plausible mechanism linking air strikes to the security force defections that actually
Trump Announces Hormuz Strait Blockade
President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, targeting vessels entering or departing Iranian ports, escalating a legal and economic standoff over the vital oil corridor
Pedro Sánchez urges China to expand climate & security
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, on his fourth official trip to China, urged Beijing to take a larger role in climate, security and inequality, while noting Spain's $50 billion trade deficit as a
Pope Leo XIV and Trump Clash Over Iran War
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has directly and repeatedly condemned President Trump's conduct of the war in Iran, calling it "truly unacceptable" in an extraordinary clash between two Amer
Orbán Concedes to Magyar as Tisza Party Wins Hungary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded to challenger Péter Magyar's Tisza Party, ending his 16-year grip on power, even after Vice President Vance traveled to Budapest for a final-week rally o
Orbán Concedes, Magyar Wins Hungarian Election
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat on Sunday, calling the result “painful,” and ending his 16‑year tenure as the far‑right leader, after opposition figure Peter Magyar won the elect
Trump links Hormuz blockade to gas prices ahead of midterms
Former President Trump suggested oil and gas prices could decline or remain stable by the midterm elections, following his announcement of a military blockade on ships heading to the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump’s Iran War Exposes U.S. Military Limits, Shifts Indo-Pacific Strategy
The Iran war under Donald Trump is reshaping strategic calculations across the Indo-Pacific, exposing vulnerabilities in U.S. military readiness, prompting nuclear debates in Japan and South Korea, an
Iran-US Peace Talks Collapse in Pakistan
Iranians expressed disappointment and defiance after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan collapsed, leaving a fragile ceasefire at risk and the Strait of Hormuz still closed amid ongoing information bla
Trump pitches Iran blockade as US oil export win
Trump is urging countries squeezed by an Iran blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—especially China—to buy American oil instead, casting US energy production as a geopolitical lever during the global supp
Trump Orders Navy to Block Iranian Ports, Hormuz Strait
Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after failed nuclear talks, with immediate risks to global energy flows and military escalation.
Kaine calls Trump’s JCPOA withdrawal a policy disaster
Senator Tim Kaine denounced President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the Iran nuclear deal, calling it one of the worst foreign‑policy moves by an American president and warning it will make future n
Russia, Ukraine trade blame over Easter ceasefire violations
Russia and Ukraine each accused the other of violating a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire, with both sides reporting thousands of drone and shelling attacks within hours of the truce beginning.
Ex‑rebel launches Ixora fashion brand to empower women
Former Colombian rebel Katerine Avella has turned a post‑war sewing workshop in Catatumbo into the high‑fashion brand Ixora, using clothing to empower women and heal conflict wounds, even as fresh vio
Hungarian Election Sees Record Turnout as Polls Open
Hungary's parliamentary election opened with a record morning turnout, indicating strong voter engagement as Viktor Orbán, a close ally of former U.S. President Trump, faces his toughest test yet. CNN
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