Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour
Published on: April 12, 2026, 11:08 pm
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
Read Full Article »Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
Published on: April 12, 2026, 10:57 pm
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
Read Full Article »What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
Published on: April 12, 2026, 9:31 pm
Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
Read Full Article »Iran talks were a major test for JD Vance. How did he do?
Published on: April 12, 2026, 10:22 pm
It was a difficult mission, negotiating on behalf of a president whose messaging on the war has been mixed from the start.
Read Full Article »Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
Published on: April 13, 2026, 3:06 am
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
Read Full Article »
