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The United Arab Emirates says it's leaving OPEC, in a blow to oil cartel

responsible, reliable, and forward-looking role in global energy markets." OPEC includes major state-owned oil producers like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iran; the UAE joined the group nearly 60 years ago, just

US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened

U.S. military action in Iran has had a mostly negative impact on their personal financial situation. This view is expressed by majorities of Democrats (65%) and independents (56%), as well as 40% of Republicans

Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different

U.S. tensions over Iran war](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/13/nx-s1-5780996/pope-leo-begins-tour-across-africa-row-with-trump-iran-war) Vice President Vance, who is Catholic, also weighed in on the controversy on Tuesday night, [saying](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDxDdmuJ0Mg) the pope should "be careful when he talks

Iran halts talks with U.S. over Israeli actions in Lebanon, Gaza

U.S. if Israel does not halt its expanding offensive in Lebanon Iran on Monday announced it was halting all communications with the U-S unless Israel stops its expanding military offensive in southern Lebanon

Who is John Phelan, the US Navy Secretary fired by Pete Hegseth?

Iran, now in its eighth week. The Pentagon said Phelan would leave office immediately. “On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service

U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires this week with no deal in sight

negotiator, parliamentary speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf, was unequivocal in [comments](https://en.irna.ir/news/86131191/Ghalibaf-says-Iran-controls-Strait-of-Hormuz-warns-of-limits) made on Iranian state TV overnight, stressing: "It is impossible for others to pass through the Strait of Hormuz while we cannot

Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

response to a question from The Associated Press during a meeting with heads of international news agencies, Putin acknowledged the damage from Ukrainian drone attacks. [![A Ukrainian long-range drone launched by servicemen

U.S. launches a second day of strikes on Iran and Iran fires back at Gulf States

negotiate an end the war again appeared stuck, with Iran insisting it would maintain its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global energy supplies and sent oil prices higher. The American attack

Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns

negotiated" after calls with Israel and other allies in the region. He described it as a "Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE" that still must be finalized by the United States, Iran and the other

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries. And, victims of mosque shooting revealed

U.S. striking Iran this weekend highlights the uncertainty** analysts fear could prolong the conflict for months, NPR's Franco Ordoñez says. Mona Yacoubian, a former State Department official who now works at the Center

UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

negotiators are seeking a deal to end the fighting, but so far they've avoided a return to all-out fighting. It's not clear how close the two sides are to a deal

Record-breaking DHS shutdown ends. And, May Day protests to draw crowds nationwide

negotiating nuclear restrictions later.** President Trump convened his national security team to review the proposal, but he remains adamant that a nuclear deal must be included, NPR's Franco Ordoñez tells *Up First*. Alexander Gray

Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region back to full-scale war

response to missile fire from Tehran and Iran retaliated with waves of attacks, in the most serious crossfire since an April 8 ceasefire was reached. Explosions could be heard in central Israel as air defenses

Trump says peace talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports

negotiation plan, demanded an end to Israel's attacks against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah as part of any permanent agreement. Other demands from the Iranian delegation included the release of $6 billion

Peace talks in doubt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship

negotiations. Trump said "We're offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don't, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant

Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding 12 others

responses to Russia's prolongation of the war and attacks on our cities and communities are entirely justified. This time, Ukrainian long-distance sanctions have reached the Moscow region, and we are clearly telling

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

U.S. forces to the east." The senior Democrat on the House armed services committee, Adam Smith, said the decision was "not grounded in any coherent US national security policy, strategy, or even analysis" but based

Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?

negotiated separate deals. On Monday the US began a naval blockade of all Iran-linked ships trying to pass through the strait, further compounding the traffic jam around the waterway through which a fifth

Trump says U.S. and Iran nearing a peace deal. And, Pope Leo weighs in on AI's rise

negotiated" a memorandum](target=_blank) of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But on Sunday, he said in a series of social media posts that the U.S. would not rush into an agreement. Iran

The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open

negotiations with Israel. Hezbollah opposes the talks. Israel had agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon in 2024, but U.N. peacekeepers recorded more than 10,000 violations of that agreement, mostly by Israeli forces. --- ## **Thousands