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US-Iran Ceasefire Holds as Talks Begin in Islamabad

The United States and Iran are engaged in crucial peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, following a two-week ceasefire that has shown signs of fragility. The ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, includes a halt to fighting in all regions, including Lebanon, although Israel and the US have publicly disagre

Apr 8, 2:57 PM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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U.S., Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire just minutes before President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement led to a significant drop in oil prices and a surge in global stock markets. Oil prices plummeted following the news, with U.S. crud

Apr 8, 10:01 AM ET Est. Read: 5 Mins

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IMF Warns Middle East War to Slow Global Growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that wars cause lasting economic scars, reducing output by roughly 7% over five years. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth and raise inflation significantly. Conflicts in over 35 countries impacted about 45% of th

Apr 8, 10:01 AM ET Est. Read: 8 Mins

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Artemis II Crew Honors Late Wife with Moon Crater Name

The Artemis II crew, led by commander Reid Wiseman , proposed naming a moon crater 'Carroll' in honor of Wiseman's late wife during their historic lunar flyby on Monday. The emotional tribute came as the crew broke the record for the farthest distance from Earth ever traveled by humans. The crew, wh

Apr 8, 7:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Hormuz Closure Threatens Global Food Supply

According to multiple reports from Salon, UPI, and The Conversation the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war with Iran is causing a global energy crisis that threatens food supplies worldwide. About one-third of internationally traded fertilizer passes through this strait, which is crucial

Apr 8, 7:29 AM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Vance's Iran Talks End Without Deal

Vice President JD Vance's high-stakes negotiations with Iran in Islamabad ended without a deal Sunday after Iranian officials refused to accept American terms, according to Fox News. The talks lasted 21 hours and were described as 'substantive discussions,' but the U.S. was unwilling to compromise o

Apr 8, 7:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Starmer Visits Gulf to Secure Strait of Hormuz Reopening

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday to hold talks with regional leaders aimed at ensuring the permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran ceasefire. The visit comes hours after a two-week ceasefire was agreed upon between the US and Iran, canc

Apr 8, 4:55 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, threatening to attack its power plants and bridges if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. The escalating tensions have left residents in Tehran bracing for potential airstrikes and preparing for possible disruption

Apr 7, 9:59 PM ET·3 min read

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Nearly 1,000 Migrant Deaths in Mediterranean This Year

Nearly 1,000 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea this year while attempting to reach Europe from North Africa, according to reports. The latest tragedy occurred over Easter weekend when a boat capsized off Libya's coast. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) repo

Apr 7, 7:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

HMS Dragon Docks for Maintenance Amid Technical Issues

HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer deployed to protect British air bases in Cyprus, has docked in the eastern Mediterranean for maintenance due to minor technical issues with its water systems. According to multiple reports, the ship remains at high readiness and can sail at short notice if required. T

Apr 7, 5:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Macron Welcomes Home French Nationals Freed After Years in Iran

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed home two French nationals released after three-and-a-half years in Iranian detention. Cécile Kohler, 41, and Jacques Paris, 72, were confined to France's embassy in Tehran since November after being held in the notorious Evin prison on spying charges t

Apr 7, 5:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Iran-Backed Militia Frees American Journalist Shelly Kittleson

American journalist Shelly Kittleson , kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner on March 31, has been released after being held captive for a week. According to an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation and confirmed by multiple sources including Al Jazeera and UPI, Kittleson was freed

Apr 7, 2:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

China and Russia Veto UN Resolution on Hormuz Shipping

China and Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. The resolution, proposed by Bahrain, received 11 votes in favor but was blocked by the two permanent members' vetoes. The resolution encouraged states t

Apr 7, 2:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

China Resumes Some Taiwan Ties After Opposition Leader's Visit

China announced on Sunday that it would resume some ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products, following a visit by Cheng Li-wun, the chairwoman of Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT). This move comes after her high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinpi

Apr 7, 4:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

North Korea Launches Missiles After Dismissing Diplomatic Hopes

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Wednesday, marking its second launch in as many days. According to South Korea's military, several missiles lifted off from near Wonsan on the country’s east coast and traveled about 150 miles , while an additional missil

Apr 6, 9:30 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

IAEA Confirms Strikes Near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Monday that recent military strikes occurred near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. One strike hit just 75 meters from the site perimeter, though the reactor itself sustained no damage. According to Reuters , the IAEA based its confirmatio

Apr 6, 9:30 AM ET·2 min read

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Hamas Rejects Disarmament Calls Amid Gaza Ceasefire

Hamas has rejected calls for disarmament before Israel fully implements the first phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, viewing these demands as an attempt to continue what it calls genocide against Palestinians. In a televised statement, Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida stated that raising the

Apr 6, 7:22 AM ET·3 min read

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DiplomacyMIXED REPORTS

DRC to Receive US Third-Country Deportees Under New Deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced it will receive third-country nationals deported from the United States under a new deal with the Trump administration. According to multiple reports, the Congolese Ministry of Communications confirmed in a statement on Sunday that the arrangement

Apr 5, 12:00 PM ET·2 min read

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ReligionMIXED REPORTS

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in First Easter Mass

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Easter Mass as pontiff, calling on world leaders to lay down arms and seek peace through dialogue. The ceremony marked a departure from tradition as he did not name specific conflicts in his Urbi et Orbi blessing. The U.S.-born pope emphasized Easter's message of hop

Apr 5, 10:19 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

U.S. Rescues Two Airmen After Iran Shoots Down F-15

The U.S. military successfully rescued two injured airmen after their F-15 fighter jet was shot down by Iran, according to President Donald Trump's announcement early Sunday. The unidentified airmen sustained injuries but are expected to recover after evading capture for more than 36 hours in enemy

Apr 5, 3:38 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

EU Faces Energy Crisis as Iran War Drives Prices

European Union leaders are grappling with an escalating energy crisis as the war in Iran drives up global oil prices. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suggested ending sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports to secure additional supplies. The finance ministers of Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, a

Apr 4, 11:33 AM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Senegal Bans Minister Travel Amid Oil Price Surge

Senegal has banned all non-essential foreign travel for government ministers due to the rising price of oil caused by the conflict in Iran. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced this measure during a youth rally on Friday, noting that the current cost of a barrel of oil is approaching double what h

Apr 4, 8:00 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

French Ship Transits Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

A French-owned container ship has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant development in the ongoing tensions between Iran and Western nations. The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by CMA CGM, crossed the strait on April 2, becoming the first Western vessel to do so since U.S.-I

Apr 3, 3:52 PM ET·2 min read

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Trump Agrees to Iran Ceasefire After Threats

President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran after setting a deadline for the country to open the Strait of Hormuz or face severe military strikes. The agreement, reached just hours before the deadline, includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to bombing for two w

Apr 3, 11:42 AM ET·4 min read

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US-Iran Ceasefire Holds as Talks Begin in Islamabad

U.S., Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire

IMF Warns Middle East War to Slow Global Growth

Artemis II Crew Honors Late Wife with Moon Crater Name

Hormuz Closure Threatens Global Food Supply

Vance's Iran Talks End Without Deal

Starmer Visits Gulf to Secure Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

Nearly 1,000 Migrant Deaths in Mediterranean This Year

HMS Dragon Docks for Maintenance Amid Technical Issues

Macron Welcomes Home French Nationals Freed After Years in Iran

Iran-Backed Militia Frees American Journalist Shelly Kittleson

China and Russia Veto UN Resolution on Hormuz Shipping

China Resumes Some Taiwan Ties After Opposition Leader's Visit

North Korea Launches Missiles After Dismissing Diplomatic Hopes

IAEA Confirms Strikes Near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant

Hamas Rejects Disarmament Calls Amid Gaza Ceasefire

DRC to Receive US Third-Country Deportees Under New Deal

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in First Easter Mass

U.S. Rescues Two Airmen After Iran Shoots Down F-15

EU Faces Energy Crisis as Iran War Drives Prices

Senegal Bans Minister Travel Amid Oil Price Surge

French Ship Transits Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

Trump Agrees to Iran Ceasefire After Threats

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US-Iran Ceasefire Holds as Talks Begin in Islamabad

U.S., Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire

IMF Warns Middle East War to Slow Global Growth

Artemis II Crew Honors Late Wife with Moon Crater Name

Hormuz Closure Threatens Global Food Supply

Vance's Iran Talks End Without Deal

Starmer Visits Gulf to Secure Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

Nearly 1,000 Migrant Deaths in Mediterranean This Year

HMS Dragon Docks for Maintenance Amid Technical Issues

Macron Welcomes Home French Nationals Freed After Years in Iran

Iran-Backed Militia Frees American Journalist Shelly Kittleson

China and Russia Veto UN Resolution on Hormuz Shipping

China Resumes Some Taiwan Ties After Opposition Leader's Visit

North Korea Launches Missiles After Dismissing Diplomatic Hopes

IAEA Confirms Strikes Near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant

Hamas Rejects Disarmament Calls Amid Gaza Ceasefire

DRC to Receive US Third-Country Deportees Under New Deal

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in First Easter Mass

U.S. Rescues Two Airmen After Iran Shoots Down F-15

EU Faces Energy Crisis as Iran War Drives Prices

Senegal Bans Minister Travel Amid Oil Price Surge

French Ship Transits Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

Trump Agrees to Iran Ceasefire After Threats

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