A coalition of more than 40 countries has been formed to work toward reopening and securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The initiative, led in part by UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, aims to use diplomatic, economic, and potential military tools to restore free navigation in the vital shipping lane. Officials warned that … Continue reading Over 40 countries launch coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz

Three Greek government ministers resigned amid a European investigation into alleged fraud involving EU farm subsidies. The ministers, including the agriculture, civil protection, and deputy health portfolios, denied wrongdoing and said they stepped down to support the probe. The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating misuse of funds tied to false claims for land and livestock and is seeking immunity waivers for multiple lawmakers. The … Continue reading 3 Greek ministers quit as EU investigates alleged farm subsidy fraud

Several Republican and Democratic senators have defended NATO after President Donald Trump suggested he was “absolutely” considering withdrawing the United States from the alliance. Lawmakers including Mitch McConnell and Thom Tillis argued that NATO has supported the U.S. in past conflicts and remains vital to national security. They warned that leaving the alliance would weaken U.S. interests and could benefit adversaries such as Russia and … Continue reading Republican senators McConnell and Tillis break with Trump on Nato withdrawal

President Donald Trump suggested the United States could seize Iran’s oil and reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the war continues, arguing that more time would make it possible. He made the remarks on social media, framing the idea as both a strategic and economic opportunity. However, he did not explain how the U.S. would carry out such an operation, and the military has indicated … Continue reading Trump says with more time, US can ‘take the oil’ in Iran

Pope Pope Leo XIV marked his first Good Friday by personally carrying a wooden cross during the Way of the Cross procession at Rome’s Colosseum. He led the opening of the 14 stations, accompanied by clergy and torchbearers, drawing thousands of attendees. The meditations emphasized themes of responsibility, justice, and the moral weight of leadership in decisions affecting peace and conflict. The pope said the … Continue reading Pope Leo XIV carries cross for full Good Friday procession, the first pontiff to do so in decades

Chuck Schumer rejected claims that Senate Democrats were blocking Department of Homeland Security funding for political reasons, saying their goal was to push reforms to agencies like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Speaking on CNN, Schumer argued that Democrats withheld support because they view these agencies as needing stricter oversight and change. He said the American public supports reform, citing polling that he claims shows strong … Continue reading Schumer insists calling DHS funding shutdown ‘political’ posturing’ is ‘not fair’

Emmanuel Macron criticized Donald Trump after Trump mocked him over a viral video involving his wife, calling the remarks inappropriate. Macron said Trump’s comments were “not elegant” and pushed back on U.S. demands that allies join military efforts in the Middle East, calling them unrealistic. He argued that the war and operations like reopening the Strait of Hormuz were decisions made by the U.S. and should not be imposed on … Continue reading Macron hits out at Trump for Brigitte insult