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…
The hottest Apple product right now isn’t what you think
Technology
April 11, 2026
The hottest Apple product right now isn’t what you think
Matt Shumer’s home computer setup is a little weirder than most. He and his roommate each have a mini Apple…
What is Israel’s war in Lebanon, and why could it shatter the Iran ceasefire?
Middle East
April 11, 2026
What is Israel’s war in Lebanon, and why could it shatter the Iran ceasefire?
Israel’s massive attacks in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon this week are threatening to derail a fragile ceasefire with…
A shadowy, pro-Iranian group claimed a spate of attacks in Europe. But it might be a facade
World
April 11, 2026
A shadowy, pro-Iranian group claimed a spate of attacks in Europe. But it might be a facade
London — A shadowy, pro-Iran group has claimed responsibility for a spate of recent attacks on Jewish communities and American interests…
Grim new economic numbers highlight how Trump is losing leverage against Iran
Features/Interviews
April 11, 2026
Grim new economic numbers highlight how Trump is losing leverage against Iran
The week began with President Donald Trump saber-rattling like we’ve never seen before. He threatened apparent war crimes and to…