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Strait of Hormuz: Iran Warns of Skyrocketing Fuel Prices as US Blockade Looms

Strait of Hormuz: Iran Warns of Skyrocketing Fuel Prices as

The temperature between Washington and Tehran continued to climb as Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a pointed warning
Lafarge Found Guilty of Terrorism Financing; Ex-CEO Sentenced to Prison

Lafarge Found Guilty of Terrorism Financing; Ex-CEO Sentenced to Prison

In a historic ruling in Paris, French cement giant Lafarge was found guilty of financing terrorist groups in Syria, and
Peru Votes: Fujimori Leads a Fragmented Field

Peru Votes: Fujimori Leads a Fragmented Field

Across the Atlantic, Peru held its 2026 general elections on April 12 in a day marked by long lines, voter
Hungary’s Orbán Era Ends in Emphatic Defeat

Hungary’s Orbán Era Ends in Emphatic Defeat

The biggest political earthquake of the weekend struck in Central Europe. Viktor Orbán, the Trump-backed strongman who had ruled Hungary
Swalwell Scandal Rocks California Democrats

Swalwell Scandal Rocks California Democrats

In U.S. politics, California Representative Eric Swalwell faced growing calls to resign after being publicly accused of sexual assault and
Ukraine’s Mobilization Crisis Deepens

Ukraine’s Mobilization Crisis Deepens

Meanwhile, Ukraine's internal tensions over conscription continued to worsen. Kirill Budanov, a senior aide to President Zelensky, acknowledged that mobilization
India Votes — and Mourns a Legend

India Votes — and Mourns a Legend

Several Indian states went to the polls on Sunday, with elections in Kerala and Tamil Nadu drawing particular attention. In
Netanyahu Tours Southern Lebanon, Declares Invasion Threat “Averted”

Netanyahu Tours Southern Lebanon, Declares Invasion Threat “Averted”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israeli troops in southern Lebanon on Sunday, declaring that "the threat of invasion from
US-Iran Talks Conclude in Islamabad

US-Iran Talks Conclude in Islamabad

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar briefed his Saudi, Egyptian, and Turkish counterparts on Sunday following the
Britain Eyes Dynamic Alignment with EU

Britain Eyes Dynamic Alignment with EU

In a major post-Brexit development, The Guardian reported exclusively that UK ministers are planning legislation that could allow Britain to