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Newest first · UTC+11:00Middle East prepares for more fighting
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- A sense of dread spread across the Middle East after talks between the US and Iran collapsed, as fears of renewed fighting rattled an already tense region with Donald Trump ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
· Yonhap
'Weak, terrible': Trump's remarkable criticism of Pope a stark turnaround
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· Sarah Swain
Seoul shares down late Mon. morning as failed peace talks fuel concerns over prolonged war in Mideast
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded lower late Monday morning as investor concerns grew over a prolonged conflict in the Middle East after the U.S.-Iran peace talks failed to make progress, while U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
· Kim Boram
Middle East crisis live: Iran warns US blockade of strait of Hormuz would violate ceasefire
Centcom says blockade of Iranian ports to begin at 10am ET; Iran’s negotiator says ‘we will not bow to threats’; oil prices rise. Follow the latest news
· Adam Fulton
Trump says he ‘doesn’t care’ if Iran returns to talks
US President Donald Trump said he is unconcerned about whether Iran returns to negotiations, telling reporters, “I don’t care … if they don’t come back, I’m fine,” as tensions persist following the collapse of talks.
· Middleeasteye
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘weak’ on crime and ‘terrible’ for foreign policy
US president shatters diplomatic norms with a direct attack on the first American pontiff for his anti-war messages
· Associated Press
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘weak’ on crime and ‘terrible’ for foreign policy
US president shatters diplomatic norms with a direct attack on the first American pontiff for his anti-war messages
· Associated Press
Asian markets fall as oil surges past $100 after talks collapse
Asian markets opened lower and oil prices surged past $100 a barrel after US-Iran talks failed and Washington ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
· Middleeasteye
Rough ride ahead: No relief at the pump yet as peace talks stall
Australian motorists face an extended wait for relief at the petrol pump amid warnings the breakdown of Middle East peace talks and the United States’ plan to blockade Iranian ports threaten to keep global energy markets in a state of prolonged volatility.
· Nick Toscano
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘weak’ on crime and ‘terrible’
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· Mia Gonzalez
Senate PROTECT committee discusses gov’t interventions to oil crisis amid looming rollback
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· Tati Maligro
Trump says gas prices may stay high through midterms
MIAMI (Reuters) -- US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the price of oil and gasoline may remain high through November's midterm elections, a rare acknowledgement of the potential political fallout from his decision to attack Iran six weeks ago.
· Reuters
US strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor
The Pentagon is seen from an airplane, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Ben Finley
Trump blasts Pope Leo as ‘weak,’ says he prefers his ‘MAGA’ brother after pontiff’s veiled jabs over Iran war, immigration
President Trump slammed Pope Leo XIV for being “weak on crime,” and “terrible for foreign policy” in a lengthy Truth Social post Sunday night.
· Allie Griffin
Trump arremete contra el papa León XIV, ampliando la disputa entre ambos por guerra en Irán
El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump habla con periodistas en la Base Conjunta Andrews, Maryland, el domingo 12 de abril de 2026, tras su regreso de Miami. (Foto AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Will Weissert
CNBC Daily Open: Trump goes from opening the Strait of Hormuz to blockading it
Hello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Anniek Bao
Trump blasts Pope Leo for criticism of U.S. foreign policy
President Donald Trump on Sunday bashed Pope Leo XIV over the U.S.-born pontiff's criticism of the U.S. war in Iran.
· Garrett Downs
Trump lambasts pope, extending feud over Iran war
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, April 12, 2026, after he returned from Miami. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Will Weissert
The Iran war has heightened the nuclear and climate threat. Australia must help the world step back from the brink | Chris Barrie
As a regional power and signatory to the non-proliferation treaty, Australia has responsibilities. I am calling on the government to take four steps
· Chris Barrie
US Senator says Trump’s Iran policy fuelling inflation
US Democratic Senator Patty Murray criticised President Donald Trump’s policies on Iran, saying they are contributing to rising inflation in the United States.
· Middleeasteye
S. Korean currency slides amid failed U.S.-Iran talks, Hormuz blockade
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won weakened markedly against the U.S. dollar Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after high-stakes peace talks with Iran failed to make a breakthrough.
· Oh Seok-min
Tomlin anota 26 y Cleveland vence 130-117 a Washington en el cierre de la temporada regular
Bub Carrington (7), de los Wizards de Washington, dispara de larga distancia mientras Nae’qwan Tomlin (35), de los Cavaliers de Cleveland, defiende en la segunda mitad del juego de baloncesto de la NBA, el domingo 12 de abril de 2026, en Cleveland. (AP Foto/Sue Ogrocki)
· Joe Reedy
UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz
The UK will not be involved in enforcing the US military blockade of Iran, the BBC understands.
· Harry Sekulich
Massie For Governor? GOP's Libertarian Firebrand Talks Political Future
On Friday the Ron Paul Institute (RPI) has highlighted an important and fresh interview touching on the Republican Rep's political future: Governor Thomas Massie? - RPI's Adam Dick asks.
· Tyler Durden
Oil jumps and Japan stocks slip as Trump threatens Hormuz blockade
Crude oil prices climbed and Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average declined after U.S.- Iran talks ended with no agreement.
· JADA NAGUMO
'Blown to hell': Trump's blockade of Strait of Hormuz to begin at midnight
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· April Glover
Trump brilliantly calls Iran’s bluff — with his own Strait of Hormuz blockade
Whoever’s calling the shots in Iran wasted yet another chance for peace over the weekend, and now President Donald Trump will again call Tehran’s bluff.
· Post Editorial Board
Seoul stocks open sharply lower on failed US-Iran peace talks
South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Monday, the first trading day since the talks between Washington and Tehran ended without any progress while US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
· Yonhap
Tomlin scores career-high 26 as Cavaliers defeat Wizards 130-117 in regular-season finale
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) dunks next to Washington Wizards guard Jamir Watkins (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
· Joe Reedy
Conflicting US statements cloud blockade details as Centcom differs with Trump
Conflicting accounts have emerged over a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz announced after peace talks with Iran failed, raising questions about its scope and legality.
· Middleeasteye
US oil benchmark jumps 8%, surpasses $100 after failed US-Iran talks
TOKYO, Japan — The US oil benchmark rebounded above $100 a barrel on Monday after peace talks between the United States and Iran failed to make a breakthrough, and with US President Donald Trump ordering a blockade of Iranian ports.
· Agence France-Presse
WSJ: Trump open to diplomacy despite Hormuz blockade move
US President Donald Trump remains open to a diplomatic solution with Iran despite ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of talks, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing White House sources.
· Middleeasteye
California Republicans risk Trump’s wrath as they break ranks over governor’s race
President Donald Trump last week endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California’s next governor. State Republicans think they may know better.
· Titus Wu
Seoul stocks open sharply lower on failed U.S.-Iran peace talks
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Monday, the first trading day since the talks between Washington and Tehran ended without any progress while U.S. President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
· Kim Boram
Trump considers limited operation against Iran in response to failed Islamabad negotiations - WSJ
US President Donald Trump is considering resuming a limited military operation on Iranian targets as a response to the failure in negotiations with Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
US to begin enforcing Strait of Hormuz blockade from Monday morning, CENTCOM announces
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday that it would start implementing a complete maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz from Monday at 10 a.m. ET (5 p.m. in Israel), in accordance with US President Donald Trump's decision.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
Japan to welcome 30 Nato envoys as Trump rattles US allies
Tokyo and the transatlantic security alliance have a shared problem: what happens if the US walks away?
· Julian Ryall
Japan to welcome 30 Nato envoys as Trump rattles US allies
Tokyo and the transatlantic security alliance have a shared problem: what happens if the US walks away?
· Julian Ryall
Donald Trump calls Pope Leo 'weak' after pontiff's criticism of war and immigration policies
Pope Leo has emerged as a critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran and an advocate for peace in the Middle East. Source: PA / Vatican Media
· Sbsaustralia
Florida gubernatorial candidate allegedly beat elderly person with cane, bashed another with cellphone
A Democrat running for Florida governor allegedly attacked two elderly people, believed to be his parents, during a domestic dispute on Friday — and bizarrely accused the victims of being “on fentanyl” and trying to kill him during his whirlwind arrest.
· Caitlin McCormack
Asia markets set for mixed open as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Monday, as investors weigh a U.S. naval blockade on Iran's ports after talks between Washington and Tehran failed to produce an agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East.
· Justina Lee
Temores de violencia política en Colombia tras amenazas a candidata de oposición; gobierno reacciona
El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, habla durante una conferencia de prensa en la embajada colombiana en Washington, el 3 de febrero de 2026. (Foto AP/José Luis Magaña, Archivo)
· The Associated Press
Oil jumps above $100 after US-Iran talks end without a deal
Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel as energy markets reopened on Monday in Asia after talks between the US and Iran ended without a new deal and Donald Trump said he would blockade Iranian ports.
· Osmond Chia
Ovechkin response to fans' request for 1 more year: 'I'll think about it'
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
· David Ginsburg
US military to block ships from Iranian ports after talks yield no agreement
President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.
· Reuters
Mikal Bridges ingresa 23 segundos y extiende a 638 juegos la racha activa más larga de la NBA
Mikal Bridges (25), de los Knicks de Nueva York, celebra después de encestar un triple durante la segunda mitad del juego de baloncesto de la NBA contra los Wizards de Washington el domingo 22 de marzo de 2026, en Nueva York. (AP Foto/Frank Franklin II)
· Brian Mahoney
Democrats join calls to expel Eric Swalwell from Congress over sexual misconduct claims
A growing number of Democratic lawmakers have called for the expulsion of their colleague Eric Swalwell from the House of Representatives as he battles allegations of sexual misconduct that have upended his bid to be California's next governor.
· BBC News
Mikal Bridges plays 23 seconds, extends consecutive games streak to 638
New York Knicks’ Mikal Bridges (25) gestures after making a three-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Sunday, March 22, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
· Brian Mahoney