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AI summaryEU leaders gathered in Cyprus to approve a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and discuss geopolitical challenges, including wars in Iran and Ukraine. The summit also addressed ceasefires in Lebanon and the US-Israel conflict, as well as the EU budget for 2028-2034.
AI summaryUS Navy Secretary John Phelan has been removed from his post 'effective immediately', the Pentagon announced on Wednesday. No official reason was given, but anonymous sources cited slow shipbuilding reforms and internal disputes. Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump told the BBC that King Charles’ upcoming state visit could “absolutely” help repair strained US-UK relations, as the monarch and Queen Camilla prepare for a four-day trip. The visit comes amid tensions over the Iran war, with the King also expected to address environmental issues in his speech to Congress.
AI summaryIran's ambassador to Russia says US and Israeli strikes targeted at least 125,000 civilian infrastructure sites, while an Iranian TV channel reports around 138,000 civilian facilities damaged. Figures come from Iranian sources and have not been independently verified.
AI summaryAhmed Shihab-Eldin, a US-Kuwaiti journalist detained for 52 days in Kuwait, has been acquitted of all charges, according to his legal team and press freedom groups. He faced charges including spreading false information and harming national security over social media posts about US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
AI summaryA new UN report warns that the economic fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran could push more than 32 million people into poverty, with developing countries hit hardest. The UNDP highlights a 'triple shock' of energy, food, and economic growth, compounded by a potential global food crisis due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
AI summaryThe UK is set to pay for French officers to detain and deport asylum seekers from certain countries under a new agreement aimed at reducing Channel crossings. The deal includes a £660m package with funds for a riot squad, sparking criticism from refugee charities.
AI summaryIran's Revolutionary Guards seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with both vessels taken toward the port of Bandar Abbas. Crew members are reported safe amid negotiations for their release, while the seizure is widely seen as retaliation for a recent US action against an Iranian vessel.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz 'sealed up tight' and ordered the U.S. Navy to 'shoot and kill' any boat laying mines, according to Yonhap News. The move comes amid a fragile ceasefire with Iran, with negotiators set to meet in Islamabad. The strait carries about a fifth of the world's oil supply.
AI summaryIranian officials say the national football team is fully prepared to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, but participation remains conditional on safety guarantees and visas for players with Revolutionary Guard ties. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has affirmed Iran's participation, while US President Donald Trump has voiced no objection.
AI summaryInternational Energy Agency head Fatih Birol has called the current energy crisis the largest in history, citing disruptions of 13 million barrels per day. The crisis, linked to the US-Israel military operation against Iran, has sent US petrol prices above $4 a gallon and threatens supply chains worldwide.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz completely blocked until Iran agrees to a deal, while Tehran refuses to recognize a unilaterally extended ceasefire unless Washington lifts its naval blockade. The standoff has escalated with Iran seizing container ships, the US ordering naval forces to 'shoot and kill' mine-laying vessels, and conflicting reports emerging over the blockade's economic impact on Iran.
AI summaryTensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated over the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump ordering the military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats and Iran vowing not to reopen the waterway until the U.S. blockade of its ports is lifted. Global oil prices have surged above $120 per barrel, and the standoff shows no signs of abating.
AI summaryAs Lebanon emerges from a devastating conflict, a fragile ceasefire holds but displacement and destruction remain widespread. CARE's country director describes a traumatized population facing a 'perpetual challenge,' while reports indicate ongoing strikes and an uncertain peace process.
AI summaryItalian sports and government figures have dismissed a suggestion by a U.S. special envoy that Italy replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paolo Zampolli said he floated the idea to President Donald Trump and FIFA’s Gianni Infantino; Italian ministers called it inappropriate and shameful, while FIFA has insisted Iran remains set to participate.
AI summaryAnalysts suggest Iran's economy can withstand a US naval blockade in the short term, citing strategic oil storage and resilience from past sanctions. However, UN estimates warn of growing poverty, and production cuts are already visible.
AI summaryThe US Senate voted 50-48 to advance a $70bn budget plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol, aiming to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after a partial shutdown since mid-February. The move, which uses budget reconciliation to bypass the filibuster, now heads to the House, with Republicans touting border security and Democrats criticizing the spending.
AI summaryKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia continues to export oil and contributes to stabilizing global energy prices but has no new initiatives to propose within OPEC+. The statement comes amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing Iran war, with Russia emphasizing its role in mitigating the crisis.
AI summaryIran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi was splashed with a red substance, believed to be tomato juice, after a press conference in Berlin where he criticized the US-Iran ceasefire. Police detained a suspect. Pahlavi, who was unhurt, used the occasion to appeal to Western nations to support regime change in Iran.
AI summaryIran's nationwide internet blackout has entered its 56th day, making it the longest disruption ever recorded, according to NetBlocks. The outage began after US and Israeli military operations launched on February 28, and has continued through diplomatic efforts and a ceasefire announcement. Iranian authorities report 3,375 deaths from the attacks, while talks in Islamabad have failed to reach a long-term agreement.