Oil Climbs Back Above $100 as U.S. Plans Blockade of Parts of Hormuz

The U.S. said it would block ships entering or exiting Iranian ports or coastal areas starting at 10 a.m. Eastern today.

How Iran, Suffering Under Sanctions, Diversified Its Economy

Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran

The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.

Pope Says He Has ‘No Fear’ After President’s Attack

Pope Leo XIV said he was unafraid of the Trump administration, hours after President Trump lashed out at the pontiff on social media, calling him too liberal and “weak on crime.”

Orban’s Loss in Hungary Is a Big Moment for the E.U.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years. With the victory of Hungary’s opposition party, that could begin to change.

Election Result Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe

Viktor Orban’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90-billion-euro loan he blocked will be disbursed.