Global shares gain and oil prices fall as investors pin hopes on progress in ending the Iran war
Markets on Wall Street soared overnight and U.S. crude prices plunged 13% after China’s foreign minister on Wednesday…
China envoy says a ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ is needed in Iran war
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that China…
Japan and Philippine defense chiefs agree to start talks on weapons pact
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Defense chiefs from Japan and the Philippines expressed renewed alarm on Tuesday over what…
Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio’s Vatican visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, potentially complicating a fence-mending…
Thailand scraps stalled maritime territory deal with Cambodia
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s government on Tuesday terminated a 2001 Memorandum of Understanding with Cambodia that was meant…
UN considers threatening Iran with sanctions over strait closure
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A proposed U.N. resolution threatens Iran with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t…
US says Iran ceasefire holding after attacks on UAE and in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. military leaders said Tuesday that a ceasefire with Iran remains in…
Alberta separatists share signatures for a vote on leaving Canada
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Alberta separatists said Monday they have formally submitted almost 302,000 signatures to try to…
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it’ll cease fire two days earlier
Russia’s Defense Ministry declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary…
European leaders see Trump’s troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — European leaders on Monday said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s snap decision to pull…
OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, to boost oil production
VIENNA (AP) — Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia…
Iran proposes an end to war within 30 days as Trump expresses doubts | News
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s latest proposal to the United States calls for issues between the…