1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (450+ words) NEW YORK " Christians worldwide observe Ascension Day on Thursday, May 14, 2026, marking the moment Jesus Christ ascended into heaven 40 days after his resurrection on Easter Sunday. The feast, one of the oldest in the Christian calendar, celebrates Jesus' exaltation to the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (264+ words) The dual developments capture a moment of global tension and domestic political transition. In the Middle East, miscalculation in the Strait of Hormuz risks broader economic fallout and renewed conflict. In U. S. politics, the search for Sanders' successors reflects ongoing efforts…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago  (554+ words) WASHINGTON " Former President Donald Trump sharply criticized Iran on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, posting on Truth Social that the country "can't get their act together" and warning Tehran to "get smart soon" on signing a non-nuclear deal, as tensions in the Middle…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (206+ words) US President Donald Trump has announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by another three weeks. The ceasefire was initially set to expire on Sunday, April 26. According to a report by AP, Trump revealed in a…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (1155+ words) WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump asserted Tuesday night that Iran is on the brink of financial collapse and urgently seeking to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, posting on Truth Social that the country is "starving for cash" and losing $500 million a…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (843+ words) WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump said Wednesday the conflict with Iran is "very close to being over," even as the U. S. Navy enforced a naval blockade of Iranian ports for a second day and diplomats eyed a possible second round of face-to-face…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (650+ words) War risk insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz have skyrocketed in 2026, with rates reaching as high as 5% or more of a ship's hull value for a single passage, dramatically increasing costs for oil tankers and other commercial…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (580+ words) WASHINGTON " As the U. S. -Iran conflict enters its seventh week in April 2026, America's advanced stealth weapons have proven decisive in degrading Iranian air defenses, missile sites and nuclear infrastructure while minimizing risk to U. S. personnel. From long-range cruise missiles to next-generation aircraft,…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (798+ words) ISLAMABAD, Pakistan " Senior U. S. and Iranian officials gathered Saturday in Pakistan's capital for direct ceasefire negotiations, marking the first high-level talks between the longtime adversaries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and offering a potential off-ramp after 43 days of devastating conflict. The talks…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (567+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply, remained severely restricted Saturday as Iran continued to control access and limit transits more than three days after a…...