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AI summaryMultiple weapons experts have challenged the US denial of involvement in a strike on a sports hall in Lamerd, Iran, that killed 21 people. The US Central Command says the attack was not carried out by US forces, while Iranian officials call it a war crime.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met in Moscow, where both sides emphasized a shared strategic alignment on the Middle East, calling for de-escalation and political-diplomatic solutions. The talks follow Egyptian-mediated efforts amid heightened tensions involving Iran.
AI summaryAs the US-Israeli war with Iran approaches its sixth week, President Donald Trump and his administration have offered a series of shifting deadlines, raising questions about the conflict's trajectory. Analysts say the changing timelines may reflect evolving objectives, domestic political pressures, and strategic ambiguity, while experts warn that a swift end to hostilities appears unlikely in the near term.
AI summaryCuba's government has announced the pardon of 2,010 prisoners as a 'humanitarian and sovereign gesture' during Holy Week, the second such amnesty this year. The move follows intensified US pressure, including an oil blockade, and coincides with talks between Havana and Washington.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants if Tehran does not agree to a deal, prompting warnings from Iran that it will strike US and Israeli targets in the region. The escalation follows a US-Israeli military operation against Iran on February 28, which reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other key leaders.
AI summaryPresident Trump's address on the Iran conflict reiterated threats and warnings but offered no new details on ending the war, while his contradictory statements on regime change and the Strait of Hormuz left allies and analysts with more questions than answers.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday allowing tariffs of up to 100% on patented pharmaceuticals and their ingredients, with exemptions for companies that strike pricing deals and onshore production. The move, announced on the anniversary of his 'Liberation Day' tariffs, has drawn criticism from industry groups warning of increased costs and investment risks.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump announced the destruction of Iran's tallest bridge in an airstrike, warning of more attacks unless Iran agrees to a deal. Iranian officials reported at least eight killed and nearly 100 wounded in the strike on the under-construction B1 bridge near Karaj, which they say was a civilian structure. The attack has escalated fears of a widening conflict, with international reactions ranging from UN warnings of 'a wider war' to European criticism of US strategy.
AI summaryThe Trump administration has announced a major overhaul of U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper, shifting to a simplified system based on full customs value, with 50% duties on primary metals and 25% on derivatives. Separately, a 100% tariff on patented pharmaceuticals not made in the U.S. has been introduced, but South Korea, Japan, Switzerland, and the EU are exempt due to bilateral trade deals. The changes have been met with mixed assessments from South Korean officials, who note reduced administrative burdens but potential increases for some industries.
AI summaryThe White House says First Lady Melania Trump mediated an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to reunify six Ukrainian children with their families, with a seventh to follow later this month. Russia's Children’s Rights Commissioner confirmed the planned reunifications, which will send the children to relatives in Ukraine, Germany, Poland, and France.
AI summaryIran has promised 'more crushing, broader and more destructive' attacks against the US and Israel following President Trump's threat to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Age.' The war, now in its fifth week, has seen continued airstrikes on both sides, with rising casualties in Lebanon and regional instability as the UAE bars Iranians and Kuwait reports drone attacks.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, April 2, 2026, amid reported frustration over her handling of the Epstein files and slow pace of prosecuting his political adversaries. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal attorney, will serve as acting attorney general.
AI summaryRussia's Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev announced a second oil shipment to Cuba, following a tanker delivery that broke through the US blockade. Cuba has faced severe energy shortages since January, exacerbated by the US military operation in Venezuela and subsequent sanctions. The US allowed the first shipment for humanitarian reasons, with President Trump saying he had 'no problem' with the delivery.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump’s primetime address on the Iran war was met with widespread skepticism from analysts and commentators, who questioned his claims of success and regime change. Fact-checkers identified misleading and false statements about the conflict and the US economy.
AI summaryPakistan's benchmark KSE-100 index plunged as much as 4,000 points intraday on Thursday, closing 3,500 points lower after President Trump signaled continued strikes against Iran. The selloff mirrored a global downturn in equities and a spike in oil prices, with analysts pointing to unresolved geopolitical risk.
AI summaryU.S. President Donald Trump said in a primetime address that the military campaign against Iran is nearing completion, but vowed to strike “extremely hard” for two to three more weeks. Iran responded with missile attacks on Israel, and the conflict continues to roil global markets and draw international concern.
AI summaryGlobal markets experienced sharp swings after President Trump vowed to continue attacking Iran, with oil prices jumping over 5% and major stock indexes falling. Earlier in the week, markets had rallied on hopes of a speedy end to the conflict after Trump suggested the war would end in 'two to three weeks'.
AI summaryOn day 34 of the US-Israel war on Iran, President Donald Trump claims Washington is nearing its goals, but Iran denies ceasefire talks. Missile exchanges continue, Gulf states intercept projectiles, and economic pressures mount at home as Trump prepares to address the nation.
AI summaryPresident Trump's national address on the Iran war drew sharp Democratic criticism over its cost and lack of clear objectives, while the president vowed to 'hit them extremely hard' in the coming weeks. The conflict has led to significant US casualties, economic strain, and widespread public disapproval, according to reports.
AI summaryThe United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, removing her from the Specially Designated Nationals List. The move, announced by the Treasury Department, marks a further step in the warming of US-Venezuela relations following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez welcomed the decision while calling for the removal of remaining sanctions.