- Trump’s ceasefire with Iran is tested as world anxiously watches Politico
- White House struggles to prop up truce marked by confusion, contradictions The Washington Post
- US-Iran ceasefire: Uncertainty over what’s next Al Jazeera
- A Closer Look at Iran’s 10 Demands—and Which the U.S. Might Accept WSJ
- What Is In Iran’s 10-Point Proposal, and How Does It Compare to U.S. Demands? The New York Times
Live Updates: U.S. will host talks between Israel and Lebanon, sources say, as fragile Iran ceasefire holds – CBS News
- Live Updates: U.S. will host talks between Israel and Lebanon, sources say, as fragile Iran ceasefire holds CBS News
- Live updates: Iran warns of 'strong responses' as Israel's attacks on Lebanon threaten ceasefire NBC News
- US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed Reuters
- Disagreement Over Lebanon’s Inclusion in Cease-Fire Threatens to Unravel It The New York Times
- Israel’s War in Lebanon Has Not Stopped The New Yorker
Fears over West Africa’s Islamist insurgency dominate Benin’s election campaign
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.
Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin’s presidential campaign
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East’s reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East’s reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East’s reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
Artemis II crew to return home as Nasa lays out steps for safe splashdown
Astronauts prepare for re-entry several miles off coast of southern California after 10-day lunar fly-by mission
The crew of Artemis II is set to return to earth on Friday following its historic 10-day lunar flyby mission, and Nasa leaders have described the precise logistics needed to get them home.
The return will see the Orion capsule traveling at nearly 24,000mph before making a final splashdown several miles off the coast of San Diego. The operation requires multiple teams and careful coordination to safely extract the crew from the spacecraft.
Continue reading...3 Russian Submarines Detected Near Britain Were Spying, U.K. Says – The New York Times
- 3 Russian Submarines Detected Near Britain Were Spying, U.K. Says The New York Times
- Defence secretary reveals month-long Russian submarine operation over cables and pipelines north of UK BBC
- UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables Defense News
- Politics latest: Starmer says NATO is 'in America's interest' after admitting he is 'fed up' with Trump Sky News
- Military operation conducted to deter Russian submarines suspected of "malign activity" in North Atlantic CBS News
Police in Venezuela block protesters calling for higher wages, pensions
Cost of living issues have persisted in Venezuela since the US abducted former President Nicolas Maduro in January.
US-Iran ceasefire: Uncertainty over what’s next
Two‑week US‑Iran ceasefire pauses war; “who won?” unresolved as Hormuz, Lebanon strikes, Iran capabilities persist.
Judge bars Trump administration from nixing protected status for Ethiopians
Ruling marks legal setback for administration's efforts to roll back protections for various groups of immigrants.
Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.
Melania says her piece about Epstein – doth the lady protest too much?
The first lady unleashed a barrage of denials – and put one of her husband’s biggest political liabilities back on the agenda
When Donald Trump launched a seemingly random war against Iran, there was a whiff of suspicion of a Wag the Dog ploy to divert attention from how badly the Jeffrey Epstein scandal was going.
So when Trump’s wife Melania made a mysterious appearance at the White House on Thursday to put Epstein front and centre again, was it an elaborate ruse to divert attention from how badly the Iran war is going?
Continue reading...Chinese foreign minister tells North Korean minister Pyongyang is making strides despite US ‘oppression’ – Yahoo
- Chinese foreign minister tells North Korean minister Pyongyang is making strides despite US 'oppression' Yahoo
- North Korea and China agree to deepen cooperation in talks between foreign ministers AP News
- China's top diplomat meets North Korea's Kim, calls for closer coordination Reuters
- Wang Yi calls for consolidating positive momentum of China-DPRK ties news.cgtn.com
- China’s Top Envoy Says Ties With North Korea to Strengthen Bloomberg.com
Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore’s air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing
Lawmakers warn the former Justice Department chief that a congressional subpoena for her testimony remains in effect.
Iran Update Special Report, April 9, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, April 9, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- 5 things to know for April 9: US-Iran ceasefire, Bondi deposition, missing woman case, Viktor Orbán, Americans on space CNN
- Thursday briefing: Iran ceasefire; Pam Bondi; Gilgo Beach murder suspect; social media detox; and more The Washington Post
- Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday The New York Times
- Ceasefire Prospects Remain Dim Amid Continued Bombing Bloomberg.com
What Trump’s blowup with Rutte was really about – Politico
- What Trump’s blowup with Rutte was really about Politico
- NATO Chief Says Some European Allies Were Tested, Failed in War against Iran اسلام تايمز
- Trump threats toward NATO raise alarm bells for alliance supporters WZTV
- Trump weighs troop pullback from Europe amid NATO tensions Minute Mirror
- Trump said he’s considering pulling out of NATO — here’s what that could mean for the U.S. Annenberg Media
Drone strike hits wedding in Darfur town, killing at least 30 people – AP News
- Drone strike hits wedding in Darfur town, killing at least 30 people AP News
- Drone strike kills over 40 at wedding in North Darfur’s Kutum Sudan Tribune
- Drone strike on Sudan hospital kills 10, medical charity MSF says Al Jazeera
- UN condemns drone strike on Sudan wedding, calls for end to hostilities africanews.com
- In 3 years of war, WHO verifies 217 attacks on health care in Sudan Middle East Monitor