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The Cabinet Office’s top civil servant, Cat Little, gave evidence to MPs about the Peter Mandelson vetting controversy, revealing that Olly Robbins refused to share vetting documents and that there may be no official record of the prime minister’s approval of the appointment. Her testimony adds new detail to the ongoing political row over the US ambassador’s appointment.
Lebanese and Israeli envoys meet in Washington for a second round of US-mediated talks aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire set to expire Sunday. The talks come amid continued violence, Israeli strikes that killed at least five people including a journalist, and Hezbollah's rejection of negotiations.
The US naval blockade of Iranian ports and Iran's restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have tightened, disrupting global oil markets and prompting warnings from Russia. With a fragile ceasefire in place and talks stalled, analysts are divided on whether the blockade will achieve its aims.
US Central Command reports 31 vessels turned away since the naval blockade of Iran began on April 13. The figure, which varies across statements, comes amid ongoing tensions and failed US-Iran talks in Islamabad. Iran insists talks could resume if the blockade is lifted.
Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors met in Washington for a new round of talks, with Lebanon seeking a one-month extension of a ceasefire due to expire within days. The talks, brokered by the United States and involving Secretary of State Marco Rubio, mark the first direct negotiations between the two countries in 43 years.
Billionaire crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and the Trump family-backed crypto venture World Liberty Financial have filed competing lawsuits, with Sun alleging illegal token freezing and World Liberty countering with a defamation claim over an alleged smear campaign.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces have seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The US and Iran continue to impose competing blockades, raising concerns about global energy supplies and the future of peace negotiations.
As a ceasefire between the US and Iran nears its end, both sides continue to pressure each other in the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan is preparing to host another round of talks, though uncertainty remains over whether delegates will attend.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing maritime violations, with one vessel reportedly en route to India. The move comes amid an uncertain US-Iran ceasefire, after Washington unilaterally announced an extension. Tracking data suggests the Epaminondas was heading from a UAE port to India’s Mundra port.
US President Donald Trump said US forces intercepted a ship bound for Iran carrying what he called a 'gift from China,' suggesting Beijing may have aided Tehran. China's foreign ministry denied the allegation, while reports also emerged of Iran secretly acquiring a Chinese spy satellite and potential upcoming air defense deliveries.
President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from Pakistan, while confirming the US military blockade remains in place. The decision comes amid uncertainty over peace talks, with Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Islamabad postponed and Iran yet to commit to negotiations.
Amid conflicting reports about deadlines, US President Donald Trump stated he has not set a timeline for negotiations with Iran, while White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied reports of a three-to-five-day ultimatum. Axios reported that the US intends to give Iran a few more days to return to talks, with the ceasefire extension not open-ended.
The Trump administration is reportedly in discussions to relocate around 1,100 Afghan evacuees from a base in Qatar to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The plan, first reported by the New York Times and confirmed by the advocacy group AfghanEvac, has drawn sharp criticism from groups who call it a veiled attempt to pressure the evacuees into returning to Afghanistan.
President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the US ceasefire with Iran to facilitate further peace talks, but Tehran and Israel have yet to formally agree. The move comes amid skepticism in Iran, heightened military tensions, and new diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan and Lebanon.
Tensions between the US and Iran escalate over the Strait of Hormuz blockade and seizure of an Iranian tanker, prompting global calls for restraint. Iran refuses to negotiate under 'coercion' while Trump warns of military action, with markets reacting to the uncertainty.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will participate in another round of direct Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington on April 23, following the first such meeting in 43 years on April 14. The talks, focused on disarming Hezbollah and resolving the conflict, come amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing regional tensions.
As the conflict with Iran disrupts Middle East oil flows, the European Union is considering jet fuel imports from the United States and minimum reserve quotas. While officials say there is no evidence of actual shortages, airlines warn of supply issues within weeks, and the International Energy Agency calls it the worst energy crisis in history.
Two US officials, reportedly CIA operatives, died in a car crash in Chihuahua, Mexico, alongside two Mexican officials. Mexico's government says the Americans were not authorized to operate in the country, prompting a diplomatic dispute and investigation.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hold an open invitation to Kiev, but no new negotiations timeline has emerged, according to Zelensky. Meanwhile, reports indicate American negotiators want to visit Russia again, though progress is needed to justify the trip.
In a rare bipartisan move, the US House voted 224-204 to extend Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces uncertain prospects and a likely presidential veto.