The U.S. Central Command has notified seafarers of a blockade covering the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, warning that all vessels entering the zone without authorization risk interception as tensions rise in the Iran conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump launched an unusual attack on Pope Leo XIV, calling him “terrible” and “weak,” prompting criticism from Catholics and officials as tensions grow over war and migration policy.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will not be drawn into the Iran conflict and opposes any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing efforts to fully reopen the critical global shipping route

Oil prices jumped more than 7% after the US announced plans to block shipping linked to Iran through the Strait of Hormuz, reviving supply fears and pushing crude back above $100 a barrel amid failed peace talks

Especially for Iran’s reconstruction, expected proceeds from the Strait of Hormuz tolls should allow the IMF, World Bank and other multilateral and even private financial institutions to provide immediate funding for rebuilding destroyed infrastructure

A last-minute two-week truce replaces earlier warnings of devastating attacks, as Washington and Tehran signal willingness to negotiate while conflict and uncertainty persist

Donald Trump issues stark warning to Iran ahead of a deadline for a deal, while Spain says U.S. pressure on NATO allies is pushing Europe to rethink its security strategy

The White House has requested funding to convert Alcatraz Island back into a high-security federal prison, reviving Donald Trump’s plan to rebuild the former facility, which was closed in 1969 due to high operating costs

Iran’s foreign ministry says it has defined its position and demands in response to ceasefire proposals delivered through intermediaries, stressing that any negotiations must not be based on ultimatums or threats

A Pakistan-mediated proposal outlines an immediate ceasefire between Iran and the United States, while Iranian state media reports the death of a senior Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief amid ongoing hostilities

In this revealing interview with To BHMA International Edition, Chief White House Correspondent for the New York Times Peter Baker offers a candid look at how the Trump presidency has reshaped the relationship between power and the press.

The British monarch will travel to the United States in April as London seeks to ease strained relations with President Donald Trump, using royal diplomacy to stabilize ties affected by disagreements over the Iran conflict

Italy has refused permission for U.S. aircraft to use a key Sicily air base en route to the Middle East, citing lack of formal authorization and consultation, as political pressure mounts over involvement in regional conflicts.

With harsh rhetoric reflecting growing tension in Washington-Europe relations, Donald Trump attacked Britain and France over their stance on the war with Iran, urging Europeans to "learn to fight on their own."