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Pope Leo condemned the “delusion of omnipotence” fueling the US-Israel war on Iran and called on leaders to choose negotiations as talks began in Pakistan. His warning comes as a fragile ceasefire holds and global tensions remain high.
The head of the International Maritime Organization has warned against any tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for the strategic waterway to remain open to global shipping. The issue matters well beyond the Gulf because disruptions there can affect energy prices and trade costs worldwide.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest remarks beside a Middle East map signal that Israel sees the regional conflict as far from over. The comments come amid fears of wider escalation across the Middle East, with potential knock-on effects for trade and energy markets worldwide.
Chinese migrants are moving back into Venezuela, betting that the country’s post-Maduro transition will open new business opportunities after years of crisis. The shift highlights how political change can quickly reshape migration and trade across Latin America.
US and Iranian negotiators failed to reach a deal after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with nuclear arms remaining the main obstacle. The breakdown keeps pressure on a volatile issue with global security and energy-market implications.
Israel has approved 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, alarming Palestinians who fear further land loss and a deeper blow to peace prospects. The decision is likely to intensify international criticism and regional tensions.
Israel reprimanded Spain’s top diplomat in Tel Aviv after an effigy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was blown up. The incident adds to already tense relations over Spain’s criticism of Israel’s Gaza war.
US-Iran nuclear talks appear to be at a breaking point, with Washington calling its proposal the “best, final offer” and Iranian media blaming the US for the impasse. The deadlock could ripple through global energy and trade markets.
Trump said the United States will “win regardless of what happens” in Iran talks, signaling a hardline approach as tensions remain high. The outcome could affect global markets, energy prices and regional security.
Israeli strikes killed at least 18 people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, raising the death toll from cross-border attacks and deepening fears of regional escalation. Lebanon says more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.
US naval ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz as mine-clearing operations continue, highlighting renewed tension around one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. The move comes amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad.
Pakistan has sent fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a defence pact as Islamabad hosts talks linked to a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The move underscores rising regional tension with potential knock-on effects for energy markets and global stability.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the “delusion of omnipotence” he says is driving the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and called on leaders to negotiate peace. His remarks add moral pressure as fears grow of a broader regional conflict.
Ukraine says Russian drone strikes continued after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire began, quickly undermining the brief truce. The episode highlights the fragility of any pause in a war that continues to reverberate globally.
The United States and Iran kept rare direct talks going in Pakistan past midnight, days after a fragile ceasefire was announced. The negotiations underscore efforts to prevent renewed escalation in a volatile region.
The United States and Iran have opened direct talks in Pakistan after a fragile two-week ceasefire in fighting between the two sides. The negotiations could help prevent renewed escalation in a conflict with global consequences.
The United States and Iran have opened direct talks in Pakistan, a rare diplomatic move that comes just days after a fragile ceasefire was announced. The negotiations could help determine whether the truce holds or the conflict escalates again.
U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without agreement, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire uncertain. The stalemate could have ripple effects for energy prices and regional stability.
Lebanon held funerals for 13 State Security members killed in an Israeli strike, highlighting the widening human cost of the conflict. The attack adds pressure on already fragile Lebanese institutions.
Iranian and US delegations have begun talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war, with Islamabad serving as a rare diplomatic bridge between the two rivals. The discussions come as regional tensions threaten to widen beyond the Middle East.