After Criticizing Pope, Trump Posts Image of Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure
The image, which was posted on Truth Social and had disappeared by Monday morning, depicted the president as a divine leader healing the sic…
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Investors Brace for a New Hormuz Blockade Threat
President Trump’s plan to bar ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports has put markets on edge and added to global economic uncertaint…
Hungary May No Longer Be Putin’s Ally, but It Can’t Afford a Full Break
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s defeat will make it harder for the Kremlin to divide Europe, but Moscow retains leverage through energy sale…
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Britain Will Not Join U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer Says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K.’s diplomatic efforts are directed at keeping the vital waterway “open, not shut.”
For Months, Pope Avoided Clash With Trump. Now He’s Clapping Back.
President Trump lashed out on Sunday night at Pope Leo XIV, who responded hours later by saying he would continue to oppose war.
Trump Said Other Countries Would Help Blockade Iran. So Far, There Are No Takers.
President Trump’s announcement of a complete U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the…
Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this w…
U.S. Prepares to Blockade Strait of Hormuz, and a MAGA Hero Is Defeated in Europe
Plus, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign after sexual assault allegations.
Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe
The Hungarian leader’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90-billion-euro loan he blocked …
Iran War Live Updates: Oil Climbs Back Above $100 as U.S. Plans Hormuz Blockade
The U.S. said it would block ships entering or exiting Iranian ports or coastal areas starting at 10 a.m. Eastern on Monday. It was unclear …
4 Takeaways From Viktor Orban’s Defeat in Hungary’s Election
Economics and unhappiness with endemic corruption helped Peter Magyar, the challenger, secure victory. A visit by the U.S. vice president in…