Geopolitics - Page 2

April 2

Buying a home just got more expensive as the Iran war drives up mortgage rates

Mortgage rates hit a six-month high of 6.38% as the Iran conflict stokes inflation fears, pushing homeownership further out of reach for many Americans.

March 31

King Charles to visit US in landmark trip marking America's 250th birthday

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the U.S. next month, marking his first state visit as king and the 250th anniversary of independence.

March 27

Trump touts progress in Iran talks and success in Venezuela, says 'Cuba is next'

President says "Cuba is next" after Iran negotiations, success in Venezuela and talks renaming the Strait of Hormuz the "Strait of Trump" at a Miami Beach summit.

March 26

Trump says Iranian protesters being ‘shot by snipers,’ voices support for people under regime

President tells "The Five" the Iranian regime uses snipers to suppress protests, drawing a distinction between Iran's leadership and its people amid Operation Epic Fury.

March 26

Trump pauses Iran energy plant strikes for 10 days as talks ‘going very well’

President paused planned Iran energy plant strikes for 10 days, citing ongoing talks and setting a new April 6 deadline as Operation Epic Fury continues.

March 24

Trump touts ‘significant’ Iran ‘present’ linked to Strait of Hormuz as deal talks heat up

President Donald Trump said Iran gave the U.S. a 'significant' oil and gas gift tied to the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran is ready to make a deal on nuclear weapons.

March 24

NATO scrambles jets as Russia fires nearly 400 drones toward Ukraine, signaling new spring offensive

Russia launched nearly 400 drones and missiles at Ukraine, prompting Poland and Romania to scramble NATO fighter jets as strikes neared their airspace.

March 22

UK nuclear submarine deployed to Arabian Sea before Iran targets key US-UK base: reports

Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned Britain against supporting U.S. military action, calling its decision to allow U.S. forces to use its bases "participation in aggression."

March 21

Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on power plants

Trump warns Iran it has 48 hours to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or the U.S. will strike and obliterate its power plants, starting with the largest.

March 14

American flag raised, flies over US Embassy building in Venezuela for first time in 7 years

The U.S. Embassy in Caracas raised the American flag for the first time in seven years, months after former President Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces.