Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears - Reuters

Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears  Reuters

Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure

Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.

U.S. Intelligence Shows China Taking a More Active Role in Iran War

China may have shipped missiles to Iran, and Beijing is allowing some companies to sell Tehran supplies that can be used in military production, American officials said.

By Mark Mazzetti, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes

How college students who study war view Trump’s Iran taunts

On campuses around the country, thoughtful debates about “just war” theory and morality collided with Trump’s erratic approach to combat.

By Michelle Boorstein, Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

Week in Politics: Trump navigates ceasefire with Iran; division among his supporters

President Trump faces pressure to end the war with Iran both from Iran and from onetime political allies here at home.

By Scott Simon

Al Jazeera’s Diplomatic Editor outlines key issues in US-Iran talks

With US and Iranian officials set to meet in Pakistan, Al Jazeera’s James Bays outlines the sticking points ahead.

Top White House officials encouraged potential Bondi replacement to make case to Trump for AG job: Sources

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche made his pitch to President Trump just hours after Pam Bondi was dismissed on why he should be the next AG, sources told Fox News Digital.

Can World Bank and IMF leaders rescue a global economy on the brink?

Can the collective wisdom or clout of the almost 200 countries that make up the membership of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) prevail against the United States and Israel, whose rash actions of declaring war on Iran have effectively declared economic war on the whole world? We may get the answers to this critical question when the two so-called Bretton Woods institutions begin their annual meetings in Washington on April 13. The week-long gatherings provide an opportunity...

By Anthony Rowley

Here’s a look at the known damage to Gulf energy facilities as the U.S. and Iran meet for talks

Nearly six weeks of war in Middle East saw more than 60 energy facilities struck across at least nine countries in the Persian Gulf.

By Isabel Wang

Trump claims tankers headed to US to load up on oil in early morning Truth Social rant

Donald Trump has claimed that shipping tankers from all over the world are heading towards the U.S. in order to “load up with oil.”

By Mike Bedigan

Trump says US forces are 'clearing' Strait of Hormuz

'Waiting for you': Trump flexes US oil, gas reserves amid Iran talks

Former President Donald Trump highlighted America's vast oil and gas reserves, asserting they surpass the combined output of the next two leading nations, boasting superior quality. Meanwhile, delegations from the US and Iran, including key diplomats and envoys, arrived in Islamabad for crucial peace talks concerning the Middle East conflict.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Report: Iran has thousands of ballistic missiles, U.S. intelligence estimates - Haaretz

Report: Iran has thousands of ballistic missiles, U.S. intelligence estimates  Haaretz

US military ship turns back from Hormuz route after Iran's 30-min warning

The rapid escalation in the Middle East was also communicated by the Iranian side to its delegation in Islamabad.

Trump says US forces are 'clearing' Strait of Hormuz - The Straits Times

Trump says US forces are 'clearing' Strait of Hormuz  The Straits Times

Tense start to Iran-US peace talks in Islamabad as Tehran’s frozen assets, ‘red lines’ dominate

US clearing out Strait of Hormuz, Trump claims as Iran threatens to attack unauthorized ships

“We’re now starting the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to Countries all over the World, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and many others,” Trump stated.

Peace Talks Begin In Pakistan, Donald Trump Calls Iran "Failing Nation"

Trump, who referred to Iran as a "failing nation", stated that the US is prepared to "reset" if the negotiations do not proceed as planned.

Veterans Are Facing a Housing Crisis. Trump Is Making It Worse

Close to 100,000 veterans are currently behind on their mortgage payments. Taxpayers will foot the bill

By Ryan Bort

From allies to adversaries: US-Iran relations since 1979

The United States and Iran have been sworn enemies since the 1979 Islamic revolution and the hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. On Saturday, the arch-foes are set to hold talks in Islamabad to end more than a month of war in the Middle East, as a fragile ceasefire holds despite deep mutual mistrust. 1979: Hostage crisis On November 4, 1979, student activists demanding the extradition of Iran’s deposed monarch —Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was undergoing medical treatment in the US — ta...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Japan gifts 250 cherry trees to U.S. to mark 250th birthday

About 3,000 cherry trees donated in 1912 by Tokyo line the Potomac River in Washington.

UK puts Chagos handover deal in 'deep freeze' after Trump criticism

Trump says US is ‘clearing’ Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday posted that the United States military has started to clear the Strait of Hormuz and that all of Iran’s minelaying ships have been sunk. “We’re now starting the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump wrote in a social media post. (Reuters)

By Newsroom

Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say - The Jakarta Post

Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say  The Jakarta Post

OIL PRICE WATCH: Gas, diesel prices as of April 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A cut in local diesel prices — about double what was initially expected—will provide a little relief to consumers next week as a ceasefire in the Middle East war continues to hold. After weeks of double-digit increases in diesel prices, an industry source said on Friday that prices could be rolled back

By dsanchez

Gulf allays concerns over LNG supplies

Natural gas remains a cornerstone of global power generation despite mounting concerns over liquefied natural gas (LNG) shortages linked to Middle East tensions, according to Gulf Development Plc, Thailand's largest energy company by market value and a major telecoms operator.

Former NY mayor Eric Adams becomes Albanian citizen - eKathimerini.com

Former NY mayor Eric Adams becomes Albanian citizen  eKathimerini.com

Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'

US president also suggests other countries were offering help, ​but did not identify any nation

By Reuters

Pakistan cuts fuel prices as global oil swings after Middle East tensions - Arab News

Pakistan cuts fuel prices as global oil swings after Middle East tensions  Arab News

Trump claims US began ‘clearing’ Hormuz strait

The U.S. military has started to clear the Strait of Hormuz and all of Iran’s minelaying ships have sunk, President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed. 'We're now starting the...

Trump says empty oil tankers heading to US to load up with oil, gas - The Daily Star

Trump says empty oil tankers heading to US to load up with oil, gas  The Daily Star

Visualizing America's Slide In 'Happiness Rankings' Since 2011

Visualizing America's Slide In 'Happiness Rankings' Since 2011 The United States has steadily slipped in the global happiness rankings over the past decade. While it still ranks among the top 25 in the latest World Happiness Report, the U.S. is no longer close to the leading group of Nordic countries that consistently dominate the top spots. This visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Niccolo Conte, tracks the U.S. happiness ranking from 2011 to 2025, based on data from the Worl...

By Tyler Durden

Iran war: is the US shifting away from its strategy of precision strikes? - The Star

Iran war: is the US shifting away from its strategy of precision strikes?  The Star

Tabung Haji activates monitoring, scenario planning to protect Haj pilgrims as Middle East tensions persist

SEPANG, April 11 — The safety of Malaysian Haj pilgrims and personnel remains a top priority for the government, p...

European Aviation Faces ‘Systemic’ Fuel Crisis as Strait of Hormuz Blockage Persists - Nation Thailand

European Aviation Faces ‘Systemic’ Fuel Crisis as Strait of Hormuz Blockage Persists  Nation Thailand

Iran claims US agreed to release frozen assets, Washington official denies - Dhaka Tribune

Iran claims US agreed to release frozen assets, Washington official denies  Dhaka Tribune

EU backs US-Iran ceasefire but warns of mounting civilian toll in Lebanon - The Brussels Times

EU backs US-Iran ceasefire but warns of mounting civilian toll in Lebanon  The Brussels Times

US ‘clearing out’ Strait of Hormuz – Trump

The United States has started "clearing out" the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said Saturday, as US-Iran negotiations toward a deal to end the Middle East war got underway. The post US ‘clearing out’ Strait of Hormuz – Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Morocco Day 2026 in Virginia to Celebrate 250 Years of Morocco-US Relation

Alexandria, in the U.S. state of Virginia, is set to host a landmark edition of Morocco Day on June 7, 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of the event and commemorating 250 years of diplomatic relations between Morocco and the United States The post Morocco Day 2026 in Virginia to Celebrate 250 Years of Morocco-US Relation appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Asmae Daoudi

Epstein survivors’ calls to meet King Charles and Queen harder to ignore as US visit approaches

There are increasingly loud calls for King Charles and Queen Camilla to meet survivors of the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US later this month.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Kuwaits Ambassador to the US wears Al-Arfaj flower badge - Kuwait Times

Kuwaits Ambassador to the US wears Al-Arfaj flower badge  Kuwait Times

U.S. denies reports of decision to release Iran’s frozen assets in Qatar & other countries

The report comes as Pakistan hosts talks between the U.S. and Iran on Saturday in an effort to reach a lasting ceasefire between both sides after reaching a two-week truce… (The post U.S. denies reports of decision to release Iran’s frozen assets in Qatar & other countries is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Asmahan Qarjouli

US issues travel warning for American citizens in Nigeria - AzerNews

US issues travel warning for American citizens in Nigeria  AzerNews