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Photos: The National Archaeological Museum of Athens – a treasury of Greek civilization
April 20, 2026
Photos: The National Archaeological Museum of Athens – a treasury of Greek civilization
In a quiet street in the heart of the Greek capital stands a massive sand-colored classical building, held by elegant…
How 24 hours of whiplash over the Strait of Hormuz unfolded
April 19, 2026
How 24 hours of whiplash over the Strait of Hormuz unfolded
What a difference a day makes. This time yesterday, one might have been forgiven for thinking more ships might start…
When is a war a ‘just war’?
April 19, 2026
When is a war a ‘just war’?
An interesting result of President Donald Trump’s strange and mostly one-sided feud with the pope is that there is something…
The gamble in Trump’s Iran blockade that could decide the war
April 16, 2026
The gamble in Trump’s Iran blockade that could decide the war
President Donald Trump’s switch from kinetic to economic warfare with his blockade of Iran’s ships and ports is an attempt…
How US and Iran could reach a peace deal that both can sell as a victory
April 16, 2026
How US and Iran could reach a peace deal that both can sell as a victory
There is little choice for the United States and Iran other than to make a deal. The unspoken truth since…
Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
April 15, 2026
Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
The United States’ blockade of Iranian ports has been “fully implemented” and put a halt to most of Tehran’s economic…
US allies won’t join Trump’s war — but they can’t escape the fallout
April 15, 2026
US allies won’t join Trump’s war — but they can’t escape the fallout
It’s not their war. But it’s becoming their political and economic nightmare. World leaders who opposed the US-Israeli attack on…
Trump’s strait blockade risks another serious blow to the global economy
April 14, 2026
Trump’s strait blockade risks another serious blow to the global economy
The failure of US-Iran peace talks leaves President Donald Trump with a set of unattractive options that are unlikely to…
Iran crisis epitomizes a world increasingly resistant to Trump’s demands
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…
Why Trump is threatening to blockade a strait that Iran is already blockading
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…