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…