Politics High-stakes Iran and US talks in Islamabad focus on Hormuz, sanctions and ceasefire
Iranian and US teams convene in Islamabad under tight conditions as negotiators debate access to the Strait of Hormuz, the release of…
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Politics Kamala Harris hints at 2028 presidential run during National Action Network event
Former vice president Kamala Harris told attendees at the National Action Network that she is considering a 2028 campaign while laying out…
Politics High-stakes U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad amid ceasefire disputes and maritime logjam
Delegations from the U.S. and Iran convene in Islamabad on 10 April 2026 to try to turn a fragile ceasefire into lasting…
Politics How Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping global maritime order
An evolving disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is exposing vulnerabilities in global shipping, testing maritime law and prompting new security choices…
Politics Trump administration urges appeals court to allow ballroom construction to resume
The administration says halting the East Wing rebuild threatens national security, while preservationists say the project lacks proper authorization
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Both the Vatican and the Pentagon rejected a recent account alleging a threatening lecture to Cardinal Christophe Pierre during a Jan. 22…
Politics How the Dignity Act would change immigration and why critics object
Critics warn that the Dignity Act creates a path to citizenship for many who entered illegally, citing specific cases and provisions that…
Politics Cheng Li-wun’s Beijing visit raises questions about cross-strait ties and defense spending
Xi hosted Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun in Beijing in a visit framing peace but deepening questions about Taiwan's defense choices, US arms…
Politics More than 150 Hong Kong civil servants dismissed between 2026 and 2026
An official breakdown shows 151 dismissals across three financial years and highlights where most cases occurred
Politics Starmer travels the Gulf to secure the Strait of Hormuz and sustain the ceasefire
Keir Starmer has gone to the Gulf to rally regional partners around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and consolidating a fragile US-Iran…
Politics Could the United States leave NATO and what would it take
A breakdown of the practical, legal and geopolitical reasons a U.S. withdrawal from NATO remains unlikely, even as leaders trade threats and…
Politics Democrats press for presidential removal and limits on war powers over Iran clash
Senate and House Democrats are stepping up calls to remove President Trump or limit his war authority after threatening comments about Iran…
Politics Tolls in the Strait of Hormuz: legal risks and market impact
Iran's proposal to collect passage fees in the Strait of Hormuz challenges established maritime norms and could carry heavy economic and geopolitical…
Politics Irish army moves to reopen Foynes and Whitegate amid nationwide fuel protests
On April 9, 2026 the government ordered the Defence Forces to remove vehicle blockades at major ports after protesters disrupted fuel and…
Politics How Trump and Mark Rutte defused a Nato crisis over the Iran war
After sharp public attacks on allies for refusing basing access in the Iran campaign, Trump met with Mark Rutte and stopped short…
Politics How the Trump team could penalize NATO allies over Iran war stance
Exploring military and diplomatic levers to reward allies and penalize NATO members that withheld support for action against Iran