US carries out new strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over

Associated Press 07/09/2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end…

Putin says war winding down, blasts West for backing Ukraine

05/10/2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the war in Ukraine was winding down, slamming Western support for Kyiv, as the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marked by mutual accusations of violations.…

New Strait of Hormuz reopening bid: US denies Iran struck ship

Adam Schreck and Sam Metz 05/04/2026

The U.S. military on Monday denied claims that Iran struck a Navy vessel as U.S. forces now offer to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.…

Trump extends ceasefire, says he’s giving Iran time to negotiate

Agence France Presse 04/22/2026

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for talks, just hours before hostilities were set to resume, but he vowed to maintain a blockade of…

Strait of Hormuz closed again over US blockade, Iran says

Samy Magdy and Sam Metz 04/18/2026

Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway on Saturday after the U.S. said it would not end its blockade of Iran-linked shipping.…

Pope Leo demands ceasefire in Lebanon, respect of int’l law

Nicole Winfield 04/12/2026

Pope Leo XIV said Sunday he was “closer than ever” to the people of Lebanon at the end of his noontime prayers, and called on all sides to stop fighting and seek peace.…

Iran talks end in deadlock, JD Vance says no agreement reached

Agence France Presse 04/12/2026

ISLAMABAD — US Vice President JD Vance announced on Sunday that negotiations with Iran ended without an agreement, stating he was departing after presenting what he described as a “final and best offer.” He added that Iran…

Iran sets terms ahead of negotiations as US issues caution

Agence France Presse 04/12/2026

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Iran called for a ceasefire in Lebanon and the unfreezing of its assets on Friday, while US Vice President JD Vance cautioned Tehran against trying to “play” Washington, raising uncertainty over upcoming ceasefire discussions…

Pope Leo’s peace vigil takes place in St. Peter’s Basilica

04/11/2026

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday will preside over a special vigil prayer for peace in St. Peter’s Basilica. The vigil was organized before the announcement of high-level talks between the U.S. and Iran, which are expected to…

Mideast peace talks: US, Iran officials arrive in Pakistan

E. Eduardo Castillo, Munir Ahmed, Sam Metz 04/11/2026

Top American and Iranian officials arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for the first round of talks on how to convert their two-week ceasefire into lasting peace, as officials publicly outlined preconditions and claimed leverage in negotiations. …

Diesel price rollback may reach P8.80–P10.80 per liter

Lisbet Esmael 04/11/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Diesel prices could see a reduction of up to P10.80 per liter next week, as global markets anticipate the outcome of ongoing peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. On Friday, an industry…

Mideast ceasefire: Iran, Oman to charge users of Strait of Hormuz

04/08/2026

The two-week ceasefire plan includes allowing both Iran and Oman to charge fees on ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, a regional official said Wednesday.…

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