Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume - Reuters

Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume  Reuters

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading ‘in the wrong direction’ - AP News

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading ‘in the wrong direction’  AP News

Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."

Pope Leo’s Challenge in Cameroon: Show African Catholics How Much They Matter

Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, which Leo XIV will visit Wednesday, shows the divide.

By Motoko Rich

Oil Steadies After Slumping on Moves to Restart US-Iran Talks - Bloomberg.com

Oil Steadies After Slumping on Moves to Restart US-Iran Talks  Bloomberg.com

Iran faces halt to oil production within weeks if US blockade succeeds

Tehran has a maximum of 16 days of storage before it will need to curtail its output

Vance praises Trump, while subtly differentiating himself at Georgia event

At a gathering of conservative college students, the vice president expressed respect for Pope Leo XIV and empathized with concerns about high costs of living

By Natalie Allison

Viral victory: Iran is beating the land of tech bros in the social media wars

With AI-generated comedy videos and lego animations of Trump, Iranian content creators are using humour in propaganda battle against US If Iran could manufacture destructive missiles at the speed with which it produces cutting memes, US Central Command would be coming out with its hands up by now. One of the more bizarre and unexpected aspects of the Iran-US war is that Iran, a country by reputation dominated by conservative clerics neuralgic about western culture and media, is dominating the...

By Patrick Wintour

Erika Kirk cancels University of Georgia TPUSA event appearance over 'serious threats'

A Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia proceeded despite heightened security concerns after Erika Kirk withdrew due serious threats against her.

U.S. says Hormuz blockade 'fully implemented,' while signaling diplomatic off-ramp for Iran

The White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as discussions around continuing negotiations with Tehran are underway.

Iran war: US will make Iran 'thrive' if it ditches nukes

US President Donald Trump wants a "grand bargain" with Tehran, where the US can make Iran "thrive and prosper," according to Vice President JD Vance. DW has more.

Vance says progress made with Iran as sides weigh second round of talks

The United States ​made a ‌lot of ⁠progress in talks with ‌Iran, US Vice President ⁠JD Vance said in an interview on ​Fox Newson Monday, saying the ball was in Iran's court when it came to whether a second round of talks would take place.

By FRANCE24

Trump tells Fox Business the Iran war is ‘very close to being over’ amid reports peace talks are expected to resume

The president has said the war is nearly over for the last two weeks, even though marathon weekend negotiations to end the conflict were unsuccessful

By Josh Marcus

Pope Leo should be ‘careful’ when he speaks about Iran war, JD Vance says

Vance asked whether the pope’s remarks that God does not bless any conflict applied to the Second World War, when U.S. troops helped liberate France from Nazi Germany

By Bloomberg News

JD Vance Accidentally Says The Truth Out Loud With Fox News Gaffe

No ships got through in first 24 hrs: How US is enforcing a sweeping blockade on Iranian ports

US forces have imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, halting all maritime trade in and out of the country. Over 10,000 personnel and numerous warships are enforcing the operation, impacting vessels of all nations. This move escalates regional tensions, with global energy markets already feeling the strain.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Brief win for US-sanctioned Chinese ship, sails through before turning back to Hormuz

The tanker, Rich Starry, was identified as one of the first ships likely to indicate how the US measures would affect maritime traffic in the region.

US alleges well-known Mexican human rights activist works for drug cartel - The Straits Times

US alleges well-known Mexican human rights activist works for drug cartel  The Straits Times

Back to the table?

PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s move to blockade all Iranian shipments in and out of the Strait of Hormuz poses a serious threat to the fragile ceasefire and may jeopardise any potential for further negotiations between Washington and Tehran. This decision was made just hours after high-level talks in Islamabad that, although not resulting in any formal agreement, had left the door open for continued discussions. Through the blockade, Trump wants to force Iran to accept the terms presented by Americ...

By none@none.com (Zahid Hussain)

Erika Kirk withdraws from Turning Point USA event over threats, Vance says

US Vice President JD Vance said that although he was not concerned for his own safety, Kirk's absence made canceling the event at the University of Georgia a possibility.

Trump slams Meloni, deepening fallout from his Pope attack

The exchange highlights the breakdown in Trump and Meloni's relationship since Italy refused to allow the U.S. to use a base in Sicily for combat operations for the war in Iran.

Kospi tops 6,100 on hopes of more ceasefire talks

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi reclaimed the 6,100 mark in early trading Wednesday, backed by growing expectations that the US and Iran will resume ceasefire negotiations. The Kospi opened at 6,145.75, up 2.98 percent from the prior session, and was trading slightly higher at 6,146.06 as of 10:30 a.m. It marked the first time the index had risen above the 6,100 level since recent Middle East tensions began weighing on the market. Market heavyweight Samsung Electronics rose 3.75 percent to 214,250

By The Korea Herald

"Can't Be Solved Overnight": JD Vance On US-Iran Mistrust

The Iran war began when the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. Iran responded with its own strikes on Israel and Gulf states that host US bases.

Stocks sharply up late Wed. morning amid hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks - Yonhap News Agency

Stocks sharply up late Wed. morning amid hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks  Yonhap News Agency

Asian shares scale six-week peak on hopes for US-Iran peace talks

Asian Stocks to Track US Rally on Iran Peace Push: Markets Wrap - SWI swissinfo.ch

Asian Stocks to Track US Rally on Iran Peace Push: Markets Wrap  SWI swissinfo.ch

Oil prices drop: Brent at $95, WTI at $91 on hopes for Mideast peace deal — stocks rise - Gulf News

Oil prices drop: Brent at $95, WTI at $91 on hopes for Mideast peace deal — stocks rise  Gulf News

J.D. Vance Responds To Heckler Who Yelled 'You're Killing Children' From Gaza

Here's J.D. Vance firing back at a heckler who alleged the Trump administration is killing and bombing children in Gaza. The Vice President was at a Turning Point USA event Tuesday in Georgia, talking about the crisis in the Middle East ... when a…

By TMZ Staff

Philippines seeks US nod to extend Russian oil imports amid supply risks

The Philippines is seeking an extension of a United States sanctions waiver to allow continued oil imports from Russia, as the government moves to secure fuel supply amid ongoing global disruptions, the Department of Energy said.

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

From Tehran to the Vatican: Iran stands tall with Pope Leo in face of US pressure - Tehran Times

From Tehran to the Vatican: Iran stands tall with Pope Leo in face of US pressure  Tehran Times

The US has placed a $10 million bounty on the leader of a pro-Iranian organization in Iraq, which is responsible for dozens of kidnappings of American citizens

The latest victim of Kataeb Hezbollah was journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted while walking on a street in Baghdad The post The US has placed a $10 million bounty on the leader of a pro-Iranian organization in Iraq, which is responsible for dozens of kidnappings of American citizens appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Brazil’s former spy chief detained by ICE agents in US

Brazil's former chief of intelligence, Alexandre Ramagem, has been detained in the United States.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Leo XIV following in the footsteps of Saint Augustine in Algeria: an unprecedented visit marred by a double assassination attempt - Seneweb

Leo XIV following in the footsteps of Saint Augustine in Algeria: an unprecedented visit marred by a double assassination attempt  Seneweb