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The Trump administration has told Congress that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated' due to a ceasefire, arguing the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline for congressional approval no longer applies. The claim has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and legal experts, who dispute the interpretation.
As the 60-day deadline set by the War Powers Resolution approaches for the US-Iran conflict, President Trump asserts he does not need congressional authorization to continue military operations, while lawmakers explore legal challenges. The deadline, which falls on May 1, has sparked debate over the limits of presidential war powers and the role of Congress.
Israeli naval forces intercepted at least 22 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Crete, detaining scores of activists seeking to deliver aid to Gaza. Most were later transferred to Greek authorities on the island, while two remain in Israeli custody. Organisers called the action unlawful piracy; Israel described the flotilla as a provocation.
On April 8, Israel launched over 100 air strikes across Lebanon in just 10 minutes, killing at least 357 people and injuring over 1,000. Israel claims it targeted Hezbollah operatives, but UN experts and residents describe the attacks as indiscriminate, with civilian casualties mounting. The strikes, part of Operation 'Eternal Darkness,' came amid a fragile US-Iran ceasefire and escalating regional tensions.
The World Press Freedom Index hits a new low as more than half of all countries now face 'difficult' or 'very serious' conditions for journalists. The US continues its slide, while only a handful of Nordic nations maintain 'good' press freedom.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the issue of Palestinian statehood is at an impasse, while Moscow's UN envoy criticized the lack of results from the Board of Peace on the Gaza Strip and said the implementation of a key Security Council resolution has stalled. Lavrov also warned that violent methods could delay but not extinguish the Palestinian problem, which he described as a “time bomb.”
President Trump said new US strikes on Iran depend on ongoing negotiations, while Tehran warns it is prepared for any scenario and could expand the conflict beyond the Middle East if attacked again. Washington’s counterterrorism strategy signals continued military pressure, even as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to 'get smart soon' and capitulate on nuclear talks, as the US naval blockade continues to pressure Tehran's economy. Reports indicate Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and oil prices have soared amid the impasse.
As the US-Israel war in Iran disrupts global oil supplies, major energy companies report soaring profits, sparking debate over windfall taxes and the burden on households. BP and TotalEnergies lead with significant earnings jumps, while analysts highlight the broader economic impact on consumers and governments.
Average US gasoline prices have climbed to multi-year highs above $4 a gallon, with reports citing figures from $4.18 to $4.48 nationally and over $6 in California, as Brent crude exceeds $100 a barrel. Outlets link the rises to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran and related naval measures. Officials and analysts offer differing assessments of the economic impact and underlying causes.
At a White House state dinner, King Charles and President Trump hailed UK-US ties, though Trump claimed the monarch agreed with him on Iran's nuclear weapons. The visit, marked by stark policy differences, included a historic address to Congress and pointed calls for continued support for Ukraine.
At least five people, including three civil defense members, were killed in Israeli air strikes on Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials condemned the attack as a war crime, while the Israeli military has not commented. The strikes occurred amid a fragile US-brokered ceasefire.
President Isaac Herzog's legal advisor has invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attorneys to preliminary talks aimed at exploring a possible plea bargain in his ongoing corruption trial. Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara has agreed to meet under conditions of no preconditions, while Herzog has said he does not plan to pardon Netanyahu in the near future.
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi has appointed businessman Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, ending a months-long political deadlock. Al-Zaidi, a little-known banker, has 30 days to form a cabinet. His selection comes after US pressure forced the withdrawal of former PM Nouri al-Maliki, but questions remain about his ties to Iran-linked entities.
Hezbollah has launched drone attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, killing at least two soldiers and wounding others, as a US-brokered ceasefire continues to fray. Israel has responded with airstrikes and ordered evacuations, while both sides accuse each other of violations.
Lebanese Hezbollah expert Hanin Ghaddar says the government is not serious about disarming Hezbollah, pointing to the release of two operatives on bail. The Jerusalem Post reports that Lebanon banned Hezbollah's military activities in March, but the group continues to fire into Israel.
Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been freed from a Belarusian penal colony as part of a multi-country prisoner exchange, ending five years of detention. The release follows diplomatic efforts by Poland, the US, Romania, and Moldova, and is seen as part of a broader attempt by Belarus to improve ties with the West.
Reports indicate that Hezbollah, despite significant losses and a November 2024 ceasefire, has resumed military operations in southern Lebanon and its financial arm has reopened branches in Beirut. Meanwhile, tensions persist over Lebanon’s ban on the group’s banking activities, with conflicting accounts from regional sources.
President Trump's national security team is reviewing an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade, while postponing nuclear negotiations. The proposal faces skepticism in Washington, with Trump expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of nuclear safeguards.
The IDF reports dismantling more than 1,000 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon, uncovering large weapons caches. Troops continue strikes, killing scores of militants, including a senior commander, amid tensions over the ceasefire's scope.