BBC at the site of Trump's planned 'triumphal arch'

BBC's Ione Wells explains where the 250ft structure would be built and why it's controversial.

Trump Says Leaders From Israel and Lebanon Will Speak Thursday

Neither side confirmed a meeting. Israeli and Lebanese officials have said a cease-fire in the war against Hezbollah is under consideration.

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Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Is Caught in an Unprecedented Standoff - WSJ

Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Is Caught in an Unprecedented Standoff  WSJ

‘$20bn in 20 minutes’: the man turning Trump into a global deal machine

Paolo Zampolli provides access to the US president and his officials — at a price

Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to hold talks Thursday

The US president said he wants 'breathing room' between Israel and Lebanon.

Middle East crisis live: Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks Thursday; US hits Iran’s oil sector with new sanctions

New meeting to come after rare direct talks between the countries mediated by US; Netanyahu earlier says Israel about to ‘overwhelm’ part of southern Lebanon US and Iran in indirect talks to extend two-week ceasefire Hello and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will hold talks on Thursday, after the countries’ first face-to-face diplomatic negotiations in decades. Pakistan’s army chief met with Iran’s foreign minist...

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3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz

The White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.

By Scott Neuman

Israel’s military kills four Lebanese paramedics in consecutive strikes

An Israeli triple-tap attack on rescue workers in southern Lebanon has killed four and left several others injured.

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department - CNN

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department  CNN

Elizabeth Banks admits she cannot understand White women who voted for Trump over Harris

Elizabeth Banks criticized White women who backed Trump, says she doesn’t understand them and urges women to be “revolutionaries" like her “Hunger Games" character.

Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks after first high-level meeting in decades

The U.S. president said he was "trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon."

China’s Wang Yi calls on Iran to ensure freedom and safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi sought guarantees of freedom and safety of international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Wednesday. The call marked Beijing’s latest diplomacy effort on the Iran war as a US naval blockade of Iranian ports intensifies global energy disruptions and adds uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway off Iran’s coast that Tehran effectively closed in response to US-Israeli strikes. “T...

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US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: What do the numbers show?

Between Tehran and Washington's blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, the number of ships passing through the critical waterway has slowed to a trickle. Here's what marine tracking data tells us about the situation.

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Trump is killing America's buzz

Getty Images; NurPhoto; Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Donald Trump is giving Americans a fair amount of reasons to drink these days — threatening to obliterate Iran, or flirting with a takeover of Greenland. But the president is, perhaps counterintuitively, also part of why people are laying off the booze. Trump's policies and rhetoric are killing America's buzz. Americans are drinking less than they have in decades. While a long-term cultural shift toward moderation is very real, the immediate ...

Lula: ‘Trump has no right to wake up in the morning and threaten a country’

In an exclusive interview with EL PAÍS in Brasília, the Brazilian president discusses global turmoil, elections against another Bolsonaro, his career, and his visit to Spain to meet with Pedro Sánchez and other international leaders

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Iran-US war latest: Trump announces historic talks between Lebanon and Israel with White House optimistic for peace

‘We feel good about the prospects of a deal”, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said

By Bel Trew,Rachel Dobkin and Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Pope Leo Says ‘Love Your Neighbor’ Applies To International Relations Amid Feud With Trump - Forbes

Pope Leo Says ‘Love Your Neighbor’ Applies To International Relations Amid Feud With Trump  Forbes

Raymond J. de Souza: POTUS versus the pontiff

'I am not a fan of Pope Leo,' Trump said. No doubt the feeling is mutual

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CNN Data Guru Predicts ‘Nightmare’ Is Coming for Trump

'Trying to get a little breathing room': Trump says Israel-Lebanon talks to be on Thursday

President Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon are set to hold peace talks, aiming to ease long-standing tensions. This follows a historic trilateral meeting hosted by the US, where both nations expressed willingness for direct negotiations, a ceasefire, and a broader peace framework.

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Trump says Lebanese-Israeli leaders to speak for first time in decades - The Straits Times

Trump says Lebanese-Israeli leaders to speak for first time in decades  The Straits Times

Trump feels it's important to streamline communication through Pakistanis: White House amid Iran deadlock

While no formal schedule has been announced yet, signals from Washington suggest that backchannel engagement remains active.

Pakistan continues to insist Lebanon part of current MidEast ceasefire deal even as US, Israel deny

"The Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon, and it just didn't," he told reporters. "We never made that promise. We never indicated that was going to be the case."

Cyprus tourism sector hopes for regional calm to limit booking damage

Cyprus’ tourism industry is clinging to hopes that US President Donald Trump’s assurances on ending the war in Iran will soon be borne out, giving the island at least some chance of limiting the damage to summer bookings.  Even if calm returns in the coming days, however, there is a growing sense within the sector that […]

At Private Dinner With Dutch Royals, Trump Reveals His Plan To End Iran War

The royal meal laid bare how alone Trump stands in his war with Iran, even though he repeatedly declares victory while declaring the conflict is "very close to over".

Foreign media group slams Israel military over AI image of killed Lebanese reporter

An international media association has accused the Israeli military of discrediting a Lebanese journalist it killed last month by circulating an AI‑generated image of him in Hezbollah fatigues.

By RFI

Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks today - Trump

The US President Donald Trump has said that leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak today, after they held a high-level face-to-face meeting in Washington on Tuesday - the first such negotiation since 1993.

US optimistic of peace deal as Iran faces increase in pressure on its economy

The Trump administration expressed optimism yesterday about reaching a deal to end the war with Iran, while also warning of increasing economic pressure against Tehran if it remains defiant.

Lebanon talks

THE US-brokered talks between Lebanon and Israel, held in Washington on Tuesday, were closely followed across the world, not only because of the dire humanitarian situation the savage Israeli assault has created in Lebanon, but also due to their bearing on the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. It is reportedly the first time since the early 1990s that major delegations from both states met directly. However, it appears that their agendas were worlds apart: the Lebanese side was interested in sec...

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Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn’t step down as Federal Reserve chair

Powell has said that if his successor is not confirmed before his term as chair ends in May, he would serve as chair pro tempore.

Israeli strikes kill four medics, targeting two rescue teams, Lebanese authorities say

Lebanese authorities accused the Israeli military of deliberately targeting rescue workers.

China tells travellers to use caution after 'malicious' US border checks

Around 20 Chinese scholars were "recently" denied entry by US Customs and Border Protection despite holding valid visas, according to a foreign ministry statement.

Secretary Bessent and SBA Administrator Loeffler mark tax day with White House briefing

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up an illustration of the Triumphal Arch that President Trump is submitting plans to build during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 15 April 2026.

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Iran, US narrow differences after Pakistani mediation but splits remain – senior Iranian official

'More hopes have been created for extending the ceasefire and holding a second round of talks,' says a senior Iranian official

By Reuters

Three US aircraft carrier groups and 10 destroyers blockade Strait of Hormuz - The National

Three US aircraft carrier groups and 10 destroyers blockade Strait of Hormuz  The National

No date finalised for second round of US-Iran talks: FO

Spokesperson says "if talks take place" the date and time will be announced officially, warning against speculation

By Web Desk/Reuters

Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold first talks in 34 years - The Daily Star

Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold first talks in 34 years  The Daily Star

Gabbard Sends Criminal Referrals For 2019 Trump Impeachment Whistleblower, IG Coverup

Gabbard Sends Criminal Referrals For 2019 Trump Impeachment Whistleblower, IG Coverup On Monday, DNI Tulsi Gabbard and the House Intelligence Committee released declassified transcripts revealing that the whistleblower whose complaint about Trump and Zelensky's 'perfect call' as an extreme parisan who had a "prior professional relationship with one of the Democratic Presidential candidates," and despite those facts, former-Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG) Michael ...

By Tyler Durden

Trump says discussion with Iran could resume soon, as US blockades Iranian ports - The Star

Trump says discussion with Iran could resume soon, as US blockades Iranian ports  The Star

Dangote, Pope, Trump, make TIME 100 Most Influential People - The Guardian Nigeria News

Dangote, Pope, Trump, make TIME 100 Most Influential People  The Guardian Nigeria News

US optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran

The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, US officials said, as Tehran threatened to shut down Red Sea trade unless Washington lifted a naval blockade of its ports. A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran bearing a new message from Read More: https://punchng.com/us-optimistic-about-reaching-peace-deal-with-iran/

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US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran

The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, US officials said, as Tehran threatened to shut down Red Sea trade unless Washington lifted a naval blockade of its ports. The post US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Dutch King made "fundamental" differences clear to president Trump during U.S. visit

King Willem-Alexander says he made it clear to United States president Donald Trump “that we disagree on fundamental points.” According to Willem-Alexander, the conversation during the di

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Israel, Lebanon ‘leaders’ to hold rare talks on Thursday: Trump - rudaw.net

Israel, Lebanon ‘leaders’ to hold rare talks on Thursday: Trump  rudaw.net

The trillion-dollar folly of America’s war on Iran - Tehran Times

The trillion-dollar folly of America’s war on Iran  Tehran Times

Over 10,000 U.S. troops enforce blockade on vessels to and from Iranian ports - the-star.co.ke

Over 10,000 U.S. troops enforce blockade on vessels to and from Iranian ports  the-star.co.ke

Pope welcomed in Cameroon, attacked by Trump again - Kuwait Times

Pope welcomed in Cameroon, attacked by Trump again  Kuwait Times

US Central Command claims successful blockade of Iranian ports amid escalating tensions - AzerNews

US Central Command claims successful blockade of Iranian ports amid escalating tensions  AzerNews

Donald Trump threatens to destroy any military vessel that violates the blockade of Iranian ports. - Seneweb

Donald Trump threatens to destroy any military vessel that violates the blockade of Iranian ports.  Seneweb