U.S. Government Moves Toward Automatic Registration for Military Draft

For decades, draft-eligible men ages 18 to 25 have been required to register with the Selective Service System. Most states offer a registration option on driver’s license applications.

By Neil Vigdor

Islamabad prepares to host historic negotiations between Iran and the US

In Pakistan’s capital, the army has been deployed, a public holiday has been declared and the streets are eerily empty Middle East crisis – live updates The streets of Islamabad were on strict lockdown as Pakistan’s capital prepared to play host to historic negotiations between Iran and the US that have dangled the promise of an end to war that has devastated the Middle East. Even as the US-Iran ceasefire looked increasingly precarious, amid Israel’s continued bombardment of Lebanon and dis...

By Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi and Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad

A fragile ceasefire and emboldened Iran

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with International correspondent Daniel Estrin about how the US-Iran-Israel ceasefire is being received in Israel.

By Mary Louise Kelly

US fertility rate drops to all-time low, continuing a two-decade decline

The United States fertility rate has now been in decline for two decades, dropping nearly 23 percent since 2007.

Automatic U.S. military draft registration planned by December, filing shows

The proposed timetable for automatic military draft registration came weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.

Trilateral meeting on ending Russo-Ukrainian war to take place soon, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy announced a trilateral meeting involving the United States aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. The format is still being determined.

By Iryna Kutielieva,STANISLAV POHORILOV

Taking stock of Iran war after 40 days of conflict

As global attention turns to the fragile ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States, the 40 days of conflict have left lasting scars across Iran – with significant damage to infrastructure and military capabilities, even as Tehran claims victory. In Washington, the Trump administration has gone further, suggesting the Islamic Republic has undergone regime change, but on the ground, Iran’s leadership remains firmly in place. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestan...

By FRANCE24

Volkswagen ends US production of its EV, citing market's 'unpredictability'

Volkswagen said its ID.4 electric crossover will stop rolling off the assembly line at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images Volkswagen said it is ending US production of its ID.4 crossover SUV. The automaker is prioritizing assembly of its gas or hybrid-powered Atlas SUV. It comes amid an industry-wide rethink of electric vehicles in the US. Volkswagen is doubling down on gas-powered SUVs for the US. On Thursday, the German automaker said it would end as...

Property taxes increased by nearly 25% in recent years. Here are the states feeling it the most.

Automatic registration for US military draft for men between 18-25? What we know so far

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By TOI World Desk

Mojtaba Khamenei signals new Strait of Hormuz phase amid shaky ceasefire: ‘Not seeking war, won’t forfeit rights’

Iran agreed to a fragile two-week ceasefire with the United States that could pave the way for peace negotiations after threats of annihilation from Trump.

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war - The Straits Times

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war  The Straits Times

‘Sold us illusions’: Opposition accuses Netanyahu of failing war goals, backs Lebanon talks

Opposition leaders accused Netanyahu of failing to meet war goals after the Iran ceasefire, while some backed talks with Lebanon on Hezbollah disarmament.

Indian Delegation To Visit Washington This Month To Advance US Trade Deal

This diplomatic movement coincides with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's three-day official visit to the United States.

Seoul shares open up amid optimism over U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal - Yonhap News Agency

Seoul shares open up amid optimism over U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal  Yonhap News Agency

NATO is in interest of both USA and Europe says Mattarella

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 9 - President Sergio Mattarella said during a visit to Prague on Thursday that NATO remained relevant and in the interest of both the United States and Europe following US President Donald Trump's criticism of the alliance and threats to pull out. "When NATO was founded, it was essentially to contain the Soviet offensive, although a vision of the future was not absent," Mattarella said after talks with Czech President Petr Pavel. "Other key players have since joined, and th...

By ANSA

OIL PRICE HIKE as of April 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Motorists may get a rare reprieve next week, with diesel prices expected to fall by as much as P3.50 per liter following easing tensions between the United States and Iran. An energy industry source said diesel could see a rollback of P2.50 to P3.50 per liter. Gasoline prices, meanwhile, may remain unchanged

By Dona Policar

US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT/ISLAMABAD - A fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and ​Iran showed further strain on Friday, a day before they are to negotiate in Pakistan, as Washington accused Tehran of breaching promises on the Strait of Hormuz and Israel struck Lebanon with attacks that Iran has claimed violate the truce.

US to host Israel–Lebanon talks as cease-fire tensions persis

The United States will host direct talks between Israel and Lebanon next week as part of ongoing cease-fire efforts, even as escalating Israeli strikes and disputes over the scope...

Nigerian govt counters US advisory warning citizens against travel to Nigeria

Citing insecurity in many parts of Nigeria, the US State Department urged Americans to avoid travels to Nigeria. It also asked non-essential American embassy officials to leave the country. The post Nigerian govt counters US advisory warning citizens against travel to Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Zelensky comments on Vance’s statement about “haggling over a few square kilometers”

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that U.S. Vice President JD Vance is not participating in negotiations between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia.

US security advisory on Nigeria ‘bad omen’ – Obi

Peter Obi describes the US security advisory on Nigeria as a ‘bad omen,’ urging a national emergency response to rising insecurity and poor governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-security-advisory-on-nigeria-bad-omen-obi/

By Punch Newspapers

FG pushes back on US advisory, insists Nigeria safe

The Federal Government on Thursday dismissed concerns arising from a recent United States advisory authorising the departure of non-emergency personnel from its Abuja embassy, describing the move as a routine precaution that does not reflect Nigeria’s overall security reality. The post FG pushes back on US advisory, insists Nigeria safe appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

US warns citizens to reconsider Nigeria travel on safety grounds

The US has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria, citing risks such as terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping.

By Prince Adu-Owusu

Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Weapons, Oil, Nuclear Reactors — Vance’s Goody Bag for Hungary

During his visit to Budapest, Vice President J.D. Vance reaffirmed a new era of bilateral cooperation between the United States and Hungary in the fields of energy, technology, and security, reported Világgazdaság.hu, based on information from the U.S. Vice President’s Office. The MOL Group purchased 510,000 tons of crude oil from the United States and […] The post Weapons, Oil, Nuclear Reactors — Vance’s Goody Bag for Hungary appeared first on Hungary Today.

By Hungary Today

Military escalation between the United States and Iran: The African Union calls for "urgent de-escalation" - Seneweb

Military escalation between the United States and Iran: The African Union calls for "urgent de-escalation"  Seneweb