Iran makes new offer as peace talks with US stall

05/01/2026

Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported Friday. …

Iran war has cost US military $25B so far, says Pentagon

Agence France Presse 04/30/2026

WASHINGTON, United States — The war against Iran has cost the US military $25 billion since it was launched in late February, a senior Pentagon official said Wednesday. “We’re spending about $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury.…

Keyboards, clothes, crayons: What else can the Iran War make more expensive?

Anne D’Innocenzio 04/23/2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Your next pair of sneakers, computer keyboard, or pack of detergent: what other products can get more expensive because of the Iran War? It might be hard to imagine the Iran war weighing…

Oil prices surge again as US-Iran tensions disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping

Associated Press 04/20/2026

NEW YORK, United States — Oil prices climbed in early Sunday trading after a U.S.–Iran standoff halted tanker traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments. US crude oil rose…

Strait of Hormuz: Iran stands by closure as ceasefire’s end nears

Samy Magdy and Sam Metz 04/19/2026

Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to extend the ceasefire set to expire…

Rising flight costs, reduced routes amid Iran war: What travelers need to know

Associated Press 04/19/2026

As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran disrupts global oil supplies, travelers have good reason to be concerned about flight costs and availability as they plan their late spring and summer trips. The head of the…

Pope Leo brushes off Trump debate talk, says it’s ‘not in my interest’

Associated Press 04/19/2026

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Leo XIV said on Saturday that he had no interest in engaging in a debate with U.S. President Donald Trump over the Iran war, and emphasized that he would instead continue…

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.…

Trump attacks Pope Leo: ‘He likes crime I guess’

Agence France Presse 04/13/2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump issued a strong criticism of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he did not believe the U.S.-born head of the Catholic Church was “doing a very good job” and describing him…

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.…

Stop, go for drivers amid hard times

Jason A. Baguia 04/12/2026

There has never been a difficult time when the Filipino failed to step up to make life a little easier for his suffering neighbor.…

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…

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