Global Watch

Donald Trump’s threats against Iran have pushed a long-brewing clash with the Vatican into the open, drawing one of the strongest rebukes yet from Pope Leo XIV, who has emerged as an unusually direct critic of the US president’s war rhetoric, moral framing, and use of religious language.   Trump’s Threat to Eradicate Iran The rift became unmistakable after Trump issued a sweeping threat to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz,...

Hours after US-Iran talks collapsed, President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to begin blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the passage that carries about 20% of the world’s oil. He paired the move with a warning to Tehran, saying any Iranian attempt to fire on US forces or civilian shipping would bring overwhelming retaliation. The order cast fresh doubt on the April 7 ceasefire and sent another shock through already strained energy markets. ...

The growing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is changing the political balance across Asia. Two major countries, India and Pakistan, are reacting in very different ways.   Pakistan is stepping forward with bold diplomatic moves, while India is choosing a more careful and quiet path. This contrast is drawing global attention and raising important questions about influence, strategy, and leadership in a time of crisis. &nbs...

A tense drone incident between North and South Korea has taken an unexpected turn. The situation started when North Korea accused South Korea of sending drones into its airspace last week, calling it a serious provocation and claiming the drones were shot down.   South Korean President Lee Jae Myung later confirmed that at least two drones from South Korea had crossed into North Korean territory. The drones, he said, were launched by civil...

A sudden shift in global politics has grabbed attention worldwide. On Tuesday, the United States announced a 2-week pause in military strikes against Iran. The decision came just hours before a major deadline, raising both relief and questions.   "For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations," Iran&rs...