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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…
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…
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…
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…
World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
Features/Interviews
April 11, 2026
World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
The lives of millions of people across the Middle East – and the fate of the global economy – will…
First days of Iran ceasefire were the deadliest for Lebanon since 2024
Middle East
April 11, 2026
First days of Iran ceasefire were the deadliest for Lebanon since 2024
The first days of the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran have turned out to be extremely deadly for…
Iran is holding the world economy hostage. Trump’s truce proves its leverage
Features/Interviews
April 9, 2026
Iran is holding the world economy hostage. Trump’s truce proves its leverage
London — President Donald Trump has cast a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran as a “total and…
Iran’s top officials stress Lebanon’s inclusion in ceasefire deal despite US and Israeli denials
Middle East
April 9, 2026
Iran’s top officials stress Lebanon’s inclusion in ceasefire deal despite US and Israeli denials
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf reiterated that they see Lebanon as part of the ceasefire agreement…