US, Iran agree to peace deal, signing set for Friday
Hazel Camba The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary peace agreement, ending months of conflict in the Middle…
Strait of Hormuz
UN asks nations to find Hormuz alternative, prevent food price crisis
Hyacinth Estrada The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned of an impending global food price crisis in…
Iran defends sanctions relief, war reparations as peace talks with US continue
Angelica N. Hall Iran pushed back against Washington's terms on April 18 amid another round of peace proposals, reiterating its demands…
Geopolitical tensions shift 2026 shipping market
Mary Mae Balasanos The winds have changed for the global container shipping market, which could have started strong in 2026, amid…