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Iran's military on Saturday reimposed a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, hours after a brief reopening, citing a continued US naval blockade of Iranian ports. At least eight tankers crossed during the window, while two vessels reported being fired upon by Iranian gunboats. US President Donald Trump said the blockade would remain until a peace deal, but Tehran insists it will keep the strait shut.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says she has 'no regrets' about gifting her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump, citing his military operation that removed Nicolas Maduro. Her comments came as she confirmed coordinating her return to Venezuela with Washington, while the Norwegian Nobel Committee notes the honor is non-transferable.
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has granted an administrative stay, allowing construction of the underground and above-ground portions of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom to continue. The Trump administration had argued that halting work on the $400 million project posed grave national security risks, leaving the executive mansion exposed. The next hearing is scheduled for June 5.
US President Donald Trump's announcement that Israel is 'prohibited' from striking Hezbollah in Lebanon took Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by surprise, prompting Israeli officials to seek clarification from the White House. The Trump post appeared to contradict the ceasefire agreement's provisions allowing Israeli self-defense actions.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to speed up the review of psychedelic drugs, notably ibogaine, for treating PTSD and other conditions. The order includes $50 million in new federal funding for research and has drawn both support and skepticism from experts.
As the conflict between Iran and Israel and the US winds down, assessments diverge sharply. Jerusalem Post analysts frame the campaign as a strategic success that degraded Iran's nuclear and missile programs, while Al Jazeera argues the war expanded the conflict and imposed heavy costs on Washington.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with senior Trump administration officials at the White House, with both sides describing the talks as constructive. The meeting comes as the new Mythos AI model raises alarms about cyberattacks, especially in the banking sector.
The Trump administration renewed a one-month waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil at sea, reversing an earlier decision not to extend sanctions relief. The move aims to ease global energy prices roiled by the US-Israeli war with Iran, but drew criticism from Ukraine and US lawmakers.
A new report finds that more than three-quarters of European countries use American cloud computing for national security, leaving them vulnerable to a potential US 'kill switch'. The analysis highlights concerns over geopolitical tensions and legal frameworks like the CLOUD Act.
A US State Department delegation visited Havana on April 10, meeting with Raul Rodriguez Castro, grandson of Raul Castro, according to Axios. The visit, described as a diplomatic breakthrough, comes amid conflicting signals: reports of a confidential message to Trump, and Cuba's president vowing resistance to any US intervention.
President Donald Trump has said a deal with Iran could be reached within a day or two, with talks possibly resuming over the weekend. Reports from BBC and TASS highlight both optimism and lingering threats of military action if negotiations fail.
President Donald Trump announced that Israel is prohibited from launching further attacks on Lebanon, citing a 10-day ceasefire. Reports indicate Israel agreed to limit attacks amid US concerns over Iran negotiations and upcoming direct talks in Washington.
As indirect US-Iran talks converge on Islamabad, President Trump claims a deal is close, including an alleged Iranian agreement to hand over enriched uranium—a claim Tehran denies. Pakistan’s role as facilitator is highlighted, with its military chief meeting Iranian officials. The article compares coverage from Al Jazeera and Dawn, examines key claims, and presents perspectives from Washington, Tehran, and Islamabad.
President Donald Trump has stated that the US naval blockade of Iran will remain in force until a final agreement is reached, while Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels under agreed routes. The statements follow recent US-Iranian negotiations and highlight ongoing tensions over maritime access.
Iran's foreign minister and US President Donald Trump have declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial vessels during a ceasefire period, though the US naval blockade on Iran remains. The announcement has drawn cautious international reactions, with the EU insisting on toll-free navigation and Iran hinting at possible levies.
Record numbers of Democratic senators have voted to block weapons sales to Israel, while multiple polls show sliding American support for the country, raising questions about the future of military assistance. A Jerusalem Post executive sees a 'historic shift', though another commentator argues the opposition is overstated.
Pope Leo XIV and US Vice-President JD Vance have publicly disagreed over the moral legitimacy of the US war against Iran, with the Pope insisting Christ's teaching rejects war and Vance citing a 1,000-year tradition of just-war theory. Senior US Catholic figures, including the archbishop for military services, have also questioned whether the campaign meets just-war criteria, while the Trump administration defends the action as necessary against Iran's nuclear and terror threats.
A US-mediated 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect at midnight local time, following an announcement by President Donald Trump. The truce follows intense fighting, including an IDF operation against 380 Hezbollah targets and a Hezbollah rocket attack on northern Israel. While the UN welcomed the ceasefire, concerns about violations and lack of IDF communication with field officers have emerged.
The Trump administration has launched a coordinated campaign against alleged Chinese intellectual property theft in artificial intelligence, threatening action against companies using 'distillation' techniques. The move reflects a broader shift in US policy from AI safety to national security competition as experts warn the technological gap between the two superpowers has narrowed dramatically.
A US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect on April 17, 2026, pausing a conflict that has killed over 2,000 people and displaced over a million. The truce faces immediate challenges, with reports of Israeli violations and continued occupation, while diplomatic efforts for a lasting peace continue.