International

Strait of Hormuz reopening eases tension but economic risks linger

Temporary relief for shipping and oil markets Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks, the first clear reopening since the...

Trump criticises NATO over Iran, raises Greenland issue again

Rutte defends NATO amid Trump criticism Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he had “very frank” discussions with US President Donald Trump regarding NATO’s role...

Strait of Hormuz tankers await passage after US–Iran ceasefire

Chinese tankers poised for Gulf exit Two fully loaded Chinese tankers are waiting outside the Strait of Hormuz, potentially becoming the first such vessels to...

JD Vance says Lebanon was never part of US-Iran ceasefire

US Vice President J.D. Vance clarified that the United States “never gave that promise” to include Lebanon in the temporary ceasefire with Iran. Speaking to...

Lebanon declares national mourning after deadly Israeili airstrikes

Prime Minister announces day of mourning for victims Lebanon has declared Thursday, 9 April, a day of national mourning following a series of deadly Israeli...