China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump - Reuters

China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump  Reuters

US sanctions sons of Nicaragua’s leaders and officials in the country’s gold industry - AP News

US sanctions sons of Nicaragua’s leaders and officials in the country’s gold industry  AP News

What we know about the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

Trump says he might go to Pakistan if an Iran deal were signed there.

By Tyler Pager and Chris Cameron

China Steps Up Outreach to Italy During Trump’s Rift With Meloni - Bloomberg

China Steps Up Outreach to Italy During Trump’s Rift With Meloni  Bloomberg

Oil Falls Amid Signs of Potential U.S.-Iran Deal - WSJ

Oil Falls Amid Signs of Potential U.S.-Iran Deal  WSJ

Pope Leo XIV denounces 'a handful of tyrants' destroying the world during visit to Cameroon

The pope continued his tour of the Central African country with a visit to Bamenda, the capital of the conflict-ridden Northwest Region of Cameroon. He delivered a message of peace and condemned acts of war across the world.

UN looks for a short-term solution for moving fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz

The U.N. looks for a quick solution to get cargo ships with fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz, to prevent a global food crisis.

By Michele Kelemen

‘Vengeance for all’: How Iran’s Lego videos won narrative war against Trump

The viral videos by Iranian creators, say analysts, are high-quality though cheap, and hit fissures in US politics.

House Armed Services ranking member on Iran negotiations: 'It's hard to know what reality Donald Trump is living in' - CNN

House Armed Services ranking member on Iran negotiations: 'It's hard to know what reality Donald Trump is living in'  CNN

Hillary Clinton rips Trump on migrant child detentions, but Bill Clinton’s own record cuts deep

Hillary Clinton takes aim at Trump immigration policies over ICE child detentions, though thousands of juveniles were detained under Bill Clinton.

"It's terrible": Trump on overnight Russian strike on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump reacted to Russia’s latest large-scale attack on Ukraine, calling it "terrible" after dozens were killed and injured.

By Olha Hlushchenko

Trump rails against latest court decision on stalled White House ballroom project

U.S. President Donald Trump railed against a federal judge's decision on Thursday that continues to block above-ground construction of a $400-million US White House ballroom, allowing only below-ground work on a bunker and other "national security facilities" at the site.

U.S. Navy blockade of Iran enters fourth day. Here’s the latest tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz

Tanker traffic through the Strait or Hormuz has plunged during the war, triggering the largest oil supply disruption in history.

Europe tests ‘third way’ on Hormuz without the US, Israel and Iran. Will it work?

France and Britain are pulling together a coalition of more than 30 nations on Friday for a Parisian summit aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Neither the United States nor Israel or Iran have been invited to the first major European push to influence a war that was launched six weeks ago by a US-Israeli bombardment on Iran. Europe insists it is not a party to the war, but as energy prices soar and munitions get diverted from Ukraine it is already paying the price. China is among the As...

By Finbarr Bermingham,Xiaofei Xu

Cuban president vows defense of island if US invades

Cuba's president has vowed the Caribbean island state will defend itself if the US launches a military assault. US President Trump has repeatedly threatened to invade.

'Allies, not vassals': How Meloni's break with Trump became a political moment for Italy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is managing the repercussions of a public rebuke from US President Donald Trump this week over the pope, Iran and a defence deal with Israel. It's a rupture that had been building since the outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran and may ultimately serve her political interests ahead of the 2027 legislative elections.

By Mehdi BOUZOUINA

The Latest: A 10-day Lebanon ceasefire appears to hold as European leaders set to meet over strait

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel appeared to be holding in Lebanon

By The Associated Press

Trump Attacks Judge After New Ruling Blocking Ballroom Construction - Forbes

Trump Attacks Judge After New Ruling Blocking Ballroom Construction  Forbes

Billionaire Trump hasn’t heard of a ‘corner store’ and laments poorer people ‘don’t think in terms of deductions’ at tax event

Iran still able to respond to U.S. strikes despite massive damage: Western intelligence reports

Iran's operational planning in anticipation of the conflict is said to have effectively prevented the destruction of its missiles and drones

By Bloomberg News

'Building castles in the air': Iran mocks Trump’s 'will get free oil, free Hormuz' claim amid deadlock

Iran's state media has dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims of a negotiation breakthrough as "building castles in the air." Trump stated that Iran is close to a deal and has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium, a key point of contention in the ongoing conflict.

By TOI World Desk

Trump hijacked Israeli foreign policy so Netanyahu had no say in Lebanon truce - Haaretz

Trump hijacked Israeli foreign policy so Netanyahu had no say in Lebanon truce  Haaretz

‘Zero connection with Jeffrey’: Trump denies Epstein link claims about Melania, calls it fake news

On his differences with Pope, Trump insisted there was no personal conflict, even as he disagreed with the Pope’s stance on Iran.

Trump says Iran war should end 'soon', both sides may meet at weekend - The Straits Times

Trump says Iran war should end 'soon', both sides may meet at weekend  The Straits Times

‘World is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants,’ says Pope Leo amid feud with Trump administration

10-day ceasefire in Lebanon holding through first night; Trump says Iran war should end 'soon’ and both sides may meet at weekend

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What Is Iran's 'Nuclear Dust' And Why Does Trump Want It Back?

Tehran has said its objective in enriching uranium is power generation and energy security, not a nuclear weapon. But the available data suggests otherwise.

Hectic diplomacy

PAKISTAN’S top civil and military leaders are currently engaged in hectic shuttle diplomacy, crisscrossing capitals in order to prevent the US-Iran ceasefire from collapsing, while hoping to bring both foes back to the table to seal a workable deal. Most of the international community is closely watching these efforts, hoping for a breakthrough that would allow calm to return to the Middle East, and prevent a global economic meltdown due to the war’s impact on world trade. The prime minister ...

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US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say

The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the communications were not public, said several European countries will be affected, including in the Baltic region and in Scandinavia.

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices

Spiking prices nationwide have shaken the U.S. economy, and ​with it, U.S. President Donald Trump's clout to drive support to fellow conservatives in November's midterm elections.

US officials tell European countries to expect weapons delivery delays, sources say

U.S. officials have informed European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks, three sources familiar with the matter said. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the communications were not public, said several European countries will be affected, […]

Trump says Iran war should end 'soon', both sides may meet at weekend   

"We're going to see what happens. But I think we're very close to making a deal with Iran," US President Donald Trump told reporters.

(LEAD) Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons, negotiations may resume this weekend - Yonhap News Agency

(LEAD) Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons, negotiations may resume this weekend  Yonhap News Agency

Oil futures rise as U.S. tightens Iran blockade, Hormuz still shut

Cordillera braces for worst as fuel shocks hike inflation

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The huge spike in diesel prices triggered by the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran had pushed inflation to 4.5 percent in March across the Cordillera region. This comes as the region also reels from the slowdown of tourist arrivals, a major driver of the local economy.

By cbuban

Pope Leo's Brother Receives Bomb Threat Amid Donald Trump Feud, Cops Say

Pope Leo XIV and Donald Trump have been going at it this week ... and now cops say His Holiness' brother may have found himself caught in the crosshairs. On Wednesday, the New Lenox Police Department in Illinois said officers responded to a…

By TMZ Staff

PH signs on to US supply chain alliance, lands first 4,000-acre industrial zone

The Philippines joined the United States-led Pax Silica coalition on Thursday, April 16, and secured designation as the site for a 4,000-acre industrial zone in the Luzon Economic Corridor, a project Washington says will help wean allied supply chains off Chinese-controlled minerals and manufacturing.

By Cristina Chi

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices - Arab News

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices  Arab News

China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump

China’s cautious war stance preserved leverage, with Trump crediting Beijing for bringing Iran to Pakistan talks

By Reuters

After Trump attack, Pope Leo slams 'tyrants' spending billions on wars - Geo News

After Trump attack, Pope Leo slams 'tyrants' spending billions on wars  Geo News

US to reportedly delay some European weapons deliveries over Iran war

U.S. officials have informed some European ​counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as ⁠the Iran war continues ⁠to draw on weapons...

Wall Or Sieve? Attacks Raise Doubts About U.S. Immigration System

Wall Or Sieve? Attacks Raise Doubts About U.S. Immigration System Authored by Benjamin Weingarten via RealClearPolitics, In the wee hours of Sunday, March 1, a Senegalese immigrant clad in a sweatshirt bearing the words “Property of Allah” opened fire outside an Austin, Texas beer garden, killing three and leaving 14 others wounded. On March 12, at Old Dominion University, a former Virginia National Guard member from Sierra Leone – released early from an 11-year prison senten...

By Tyler Durden

US trade chief to visit Mexico City for second round of USMCA talks: Thursday's mañanera recapped - Mexico News Daily

US trade chief to visit Mexico City for second round of USMCA talks: Thursday's mañanera recapped  Mexico News Daily

Crude oil prices rise on renewed US-Iran talks

Discover why crude oil prices are rising as the US and Iran begin new talks. Learn how geopolitical risks and supply concerns impact the energy market. Read More: https://punchng.com/crude-oil-prices-rise-on-renewed-us-iran-talks/

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US trade chief to visit Mexico City for second round of USMCA talks: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

Thursday's presser touched on Mexico's plan for trade talks on Monday, the resignation of another cabinet minister and whether Sheinbaum will participate in an "anti-Trump" meeting this weekend in Barcelona. The post US trade chief to visit Mexico City for second round of USMCA talks: Thursday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium supply

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has agreed to hand over its store of enriched uranium and that the two sides were "close" to a peace deal to end the war that has engulfed the Middle East. The post Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium supply appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Trump tells Rudaw US has ‘very good relationship with Iran’ - rudaw.net

Trump tells Rudaw US has ‘very good relationship with Iran’  rudaw.net

The US and Hamas spoke directly for the first time since the ceasefire in Gaza: Pressure for a cessation of Israeli attacks and disarmament

Meeting in Cairo between US officials and the Hamas leadership on the disagreements over the implementation of the first phase of the agreement and the transition to the second phase The post The US and Hamas spoke directly for the first time since the ceasefire in Gaza: Pressure for a cessation of Israeli attacks and disarmament appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa

Pope Leo XIV has criticised foreigners who exploit Africa's wealth for profit during his visit to a conflict-hit region of Cameroon.

By Abubakar Ibrahim