Oil prices dip as markets anticipate potential U.S.-Iran peace deal
Oil prices nosedived Monday amid hopes of a deal to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Washington Times stories: White House
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The Christian Influencers Protecting Their Peace
In the aftermath of Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis, my Instagram algorithm served up a never-ending carousel of sizzling rage. Most of that rage was directed toward the country’s immigration-enforcement agencies, while some, of course, was aimed at defending them. But I wasn’t expecting the post from Blake Guichet. “There’s a difference between compassion that is grounded and compassion that is hijacked,” Guichet, a pro-Trump Christian influencer who posts on Instagram under the handle “thegirlnamedblake,” had typed on butter-yellow slides. “You do not owe the internet a statement on the…
Read More...Will Trump finally get his Nobel Peace Prize this year?
At least four people, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize this year. The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...A Glimmer of Hope in Difficult Ukraine Peace Talks?
The United States’ work to bring peace to Ukraine is proving to be difficult, as Americans attempt to bring about a ceasefire in the Black Sea—a major route for goods traveling between Europe and Asia. Demands from Russian, Ukrainian, and European Union figures have complicated the process. The announcement Tuesday of U.S. talks with Russia and Ukraine of bringing peace to the Black Sea sent grain prices plummeting, as investors saw the possibility of the seaway becoming once again a stable trade route. Russia and Ukraine have agreed on a…
Read More...Trump says Ukraine peace deal will happen ‘fairly quickly or not at all’
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pressed President Trump for a stronger U.S. commitment to protecting Ukraine if the war ends and warned his U.S. counterpart not to reward Russian President Vladimir Putin in any peace deal. But in Oval Office talks and a later press conference, Mr. Trump publicly brushed aside those pleas insisting that it was now or never to negotiate an end to the brutal war. The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...U.S. Defense Secretary meets Afghan president amid peace process review – Reuters
U.S. Defense Secretary meets Afghan president amid peace process review Reuters US defence boss Austin meets Afghan president in unannounced trip Al Jazeera English US Defense Chief Visits Kabul ‘to Listen and Learn’ Voice of America U.S. Defense Secretary meets Afghan president Yahoo News Lloyd Austin Wants ‘Responsible’ End to America’s Long War in Afghanistan Foreign Policy View Full Coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News
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