Can Iran protect friendly shipping? Attack on Indian tankers raises safety questions
Iran’s firing on two Indian-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh questions about how far Tehran can protect even friendly...
Former state controller Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s race
Another Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor. Betty Yee – a former state controller – announced on Monday she was suspending...
Jump in EU EV sales amid Iran war boosts Chinese brands’ fortunes
European consumers, spooked by rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict, rushed to buy battery-powered cars last month, with Chinese electric vehicle...
US and Iran warn they are ready for war as Pakistan ceasefire talks in limbo
The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on...
Turning point? Clean energy met 100% of world’s new power needs in 2025: report
As the US-Israel war on Iran raises global concerns about energy security, a new report has found that the clean power sector is rapidly...
Trump Says He’s ‘Highly Unlikely’ to Extend Iran Ceasefire If No Deal Reached by Deadline
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on April 20 that he is unlikely to renew the truce with Iran if a deal to end the war...
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Step Down
U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her post, a White House official announced April 20. The former businesswoman from Oregon who was appointed...
Lebanon’s President Aoun says aiming to end hostilities with Israel talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the occupation in southern Lebanon, even as...
US labour secretary to leave Trump’s cabinet after abuse of power allegations
Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s cabinet, the administration announced on Monday, after a series of alleged abuses of her...