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…