Treasury chief says US growth may exceed 3% or 3.5% this year despite Iran war - Reuters

Treasury chief says US growth may exceed 3% or 3.5% this year despite Iran war  Reuters

Asian stocks gain and oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks - AP News

Asian stocks gain and oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks  AP News

US Treasury secretary says short-term economic pain worth long-term security

US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.

US Blockade Stops Iran-Linked Ships From Crossing Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command said that six vessels had complied with directions to turn around and re-enter an Iranian port.

By Peter Eavis and Eric Schmitt

Trump’s push to cut US interest rates akin to ‘banana republic’, says Yellen

Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh will lack ‘credibility’ in arguing rates should fall, says former Treasury secretary

Zelensky says US peace negotiators 'have no time for Ukraine' because of Iran war

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke frankly about the stalled negotiations to end the war, now in its fifth year. Furthermore, as a direct result of the war in Iran, the shipment of US arms to Ukraine is experiencing a 'critical' disruption.

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum pushes back against Trump over migrant deaths

Sheinbaum has recently been taking a firmer stance with the US, defying pressures where other countries have caved The Mexican government has voiced concern about the deaths of its citizens in US custody, with Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum also pushing back against the Trump administration’s decision to impose an energy blockade on Cuba. The progressive Mexican leader has walked a careful line with Trump for more than a year, addressing provocations with a measured tone and meeting US r...

By Associated Press

South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador

Roelf Meyer will replace the South African ambassador who was expelled from the US by President Donald Trump in 2025.

Trump’s Hormuz blockade puts China, India in crosshairs as U.S. pressure on Iran spills over

The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz risks ratcheting up pressure on two of its most consequential relationships in Asia — India and China.

Russia may attack Ukraine tonight, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russian forces may attack Ukraine on the night of 14-15 April using drones and missiles.

By Alona Mazurenko

Britain’s King Charles to charm Trump on state visit overshadowed by US-UK rift

Britain’s King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with ⁠President Donald Trump during his US state visit later this month, as the UK government hopes his “soft power” can heal a damaging rift between the allies caused by the Iran war. The monarch and his wife Queen Camilla head across the Atlantic on April 27, a four-day trip ostensibly to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence from Britain but one that now has far greater significance amid a growing spat between Trump and ‌Pr...

By Reuters

Trump puzzled by FEMA official who claimed he was teleported to a Waffle House: ‘What does teleport mean?’

Phillips has reportedly been sidelined with FEMA since his claims drew widespread attention

By Josh Marcus

Trump Reignites UK Feud—Says It Should Drill For Oil In North Sea - Forbes

Trump Reignites UK Feud—Says It Should Drill For Oil In North Sea  Forbes

Gold and silver prices today, Tuesday, April 14: Prices show some strength on hopes of renewed peace talks with Iran

Higher Trump tariffs soon? US treasury secy Bessent says rates could be restored by July

Trump is attempting to rebuild his tariff regime using alternative legal avenues after the court ruled that his earlier reliance on emergency powers to impose duties was unconstitutional.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

‘War close to over’: Trump says Iran will take ’20 years to rebuild’ amid uncertainty over peace talks

US, Iran prepare to exit war as fatigue and costs kick in; Pakistan will get peace bonus

Iran has signed the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as a non-nuclear weapon state and has also given a written assurance of not developing a nuclear weapon.

US doesn’t ‘have time for Ukraine’ because of Iran war: Zelensky - The Straits Times

US doesn’t ‘have time for Ukraine’ because of Iran war: Zelensky  The Straits Times

Trump says US-Iran war 'very close' to ending amid ceasefire deal

The US President's remarks come as peace talks between Washington and Tehran are expected to resume on Thursday.

Donald Trump turns on Giorgia Meloni over defence of Pope and reluctance to join Iran war

Donald Trump has turned on Giorgia Meloni over her reluctance to join the war on Iran and her defence of the Pope.

US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US Treasury Secretary Scott ‌Bessent said on Tuesday China had been an unreliable global partner during the Middle East war by hoarding oil supplies and limiting exports of some goods, mirroring its actions with medical goods during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bessent told reporters he had spoken with ‌Chinese officials about the issue. He declined to answer a question about whether the dispute would derail US President Donald Trump's plan to visit Beijing in mid-May, but said

By The Korea Herald

Sanctioned Tanker Fails To Break Through US Blockade, Turns Back To Hormuz

The U.S.sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after exiting the Gulf the day before

Trump eyes round two of Islamabad talks within days

Workers and journalists stand in front of a building in Tehran, which was hit by US-Israel air strikes days before a ceasefire took effect last week.—AFP • Says dialogue with Iran may resume within two days as diplomatic efforts intensify • PM Shehbaz set to visit S. Arabia, Turkiye as Dar meets top diplomats • China warns naval blockade of Hormuz to aggravate confrontation • Iranian president praises states for stance against ‘warmongering’ Israel • Macron urges Trump, Pezeshkian to re...

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U.S. allies are steering clear of naval mission in Hormuz Strait

President Donald Trump insists U.S. allies are ready to help him in the Strait of Hormuz. They're not even close.

Zelenskyy says US has 'no time for Ukraine' as Iran peace focus keeps negotiators busy

Zelenskyy pointed to the issue of deliveries of US arms to Ukraine, saying it had become "a big problem".

Stocks rally, oil extends losses as Trump fans fresh peace hopes

Comments from US President Donald Trump provided a fresh boost to equities, which were already rising on optimism that the six-week conflict in the Middle East could be close to an end.

(LEAD) Seoul shares open sharply higher on hope for U.S.-Iran peace talks - Yonhap News Agency

(LEAD) Seoul shares open sharply higher on hope for U.S.-Iran peace talks  Yonhap News Agency

South African president chooses Roelf Meyer as next ambassador to U.S. - Daily Maverick

South African president chooses Roelf Meyer as next ambassador to U.S.  Daily Maverick

Inside Economics: The most important takeaway from ANZ's grim interest rate outlook - NZ Herald

Inside Economics: The most important takeaway from ANZ's grim interest rate outlook  NZ Herald

U.S. and China Reach Near-Parity in AI Model Performance, Report Finds - Caixin Global

U.S. and China Reach Near-Parity in AI Model Performance, Report Finds  Caixin Global

Trump claims Iran war 'very close' to completion: media - China Daily - Global Edition

Trump claims Iran war 'very close' to completion: media  China Daily - Global Edition

Sheinbaum demands consular oversight of ICE facilities after 15th Mexican dies in US custody: Tuesday's mañanera recapped - Mexico News Daily

Sheinbaum demands consular oversight of ICE facilities after 15th Mexican dies in US custody: Tuesday's mañanera recapped  Mexico News Daily

Dutch PM meets with Trump to discuss Ukraine and war in Middle East

The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, met with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, in Washington - they discussed the war in Ukraine and in the Middle East.

Sheinbaum demands consular oversight of ICE facilities after 15th Mexican dies in US custody: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

On Tuesday, Sheinbaum highlighted a 31% annual drop in homicides during March and responded to the news that a 49-year-old Mexican citizen had died in ICE custody, saying that her government is referring cases involving negligent "practices" in ICE detention centers to international bodies. The post Sheinbaum demands consular oversight of ICE facilities after 15th Mexican dies in US custody: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

US Selects Morocco to Participate in White House Task Force for World Cup

The US has announced that Morocco will be part of a White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup as well as the Club World Cup. The post US Selects Morocco to Participate in White House Task Force for World Cup appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Safaa Kasraoui

Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks - Qatar Tribune

Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks  Qatar Tribune

US, Iran may resume talks this week - Kuwait Times

US, Iran may resume talks this week  Kuwait Times

US reportedly promises to press Netanyahu on ceasefire, Aoun seeks Berri cover - Naharnet

US reportedly promises to press Netanyahu on ceasefire, Aoun seeks Berri cover  Naharnet

Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Costa Rica Pressured to Reveal Whereabouts of U.S.-Deported Migrants

Costa Rica’s Ombudsman’s Office has given immigration authorities 24 hours to disclose where the first group of migrants deported from the United States is being housed, adding fresh pressure to a new bilateral arrangement that is already drawing scrutiny just days after it began. The group of 25 arrived on Saturday under a March agreement […] The post Costa Rica Pressured to Reveal Whereabouts of U.S.-Deported Migrants appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

By Tico Times

El Jem amphitheatre goes digital in Tunisia-US heritage project - The Arab Weekly

El Jem amphitheatre goes digital in Tunisia-US heritage project  The Arab Weekly