Trump says Israel banned from bombing Lebanon - Reuters

Trump says Israel banned from bombing Lebanon  Reuters

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force - AP News

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force  AP News

How two ceasefires and opening of Hormuz could boost Iran talks

Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?

European leaders discuss an international mission to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz.

By Mark Landler

Clash Between Trump and the Pope Is Dividing American Catholics - WSJ

Clash Between Trump and the Pope Is Dividing American Catholics  WSJ

Oil slumps 11% after US and Iran declare Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping

Trump suggests warring sides are closer to a permanent ceasefire

Iran announces reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's foreign minister said the crucial waterway was now fully open to commercial vessels. But US President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports 'will remain in full force.'

Iran says Strait of Hormuz to reopen amid push to end war

Iran expanded its control of the Strait of Hormuz over the course of the war with the United States.

By Susannah George

Donald Trump claims to have ended a 10th war – but will the Lebanon ceasefire hold?

Lasting peace depends on resolving a border dispute dating back to 2000 and dealing with Hezbollah’s weapons Middle East crisis – live updates Israel’s security cabinet first heard about the ceasefire with Lebanon from a social media post by Donald Trump. Hezbollah first heard about the ceasefire from the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon. Each side shot off as many bombs, drones and rockets as they could before the ceasefire – imposed from above – came into effect. Despite the US president cla...

By William Christou in Beirut

Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth

Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. But faced with the Trump administration's threats, some hospitals voluntarily stopped care.

By Karen Brown

Macron demands assurances after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said he welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Lebanon ceasefire.

Jen Psaki shuts down 25th amendment talk about Trump, declares it's 'not going to happen'

Jen Psaki told Stephen A. Smith that Democrats focusing on the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump is not constructive and said it wasn't going to happen.

Kaitlan Collins asks Trump why he's fighting with the pope - CNN

Kaitlan Collins asks Trump why he's fighting with the pope  CNN

"Stay away": Trump sharply responds to NATO offer to help with Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has told NATO allies to stay away after they offered assistance in addressing the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

By Ivanna Kostina,Yevhen Kizilov

North American stocks rally and oil tumbles 10% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq all climbed shortly after open, as stocks run toward the finish of a third straight week of big gains. Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped to $89.13 US a barrel — still higher than the $70 before the Iran war, but lower than it has been in recent weeks.

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

The S&P 500 was up early this morning after President Trump said that the U.S.-Iran war "should be ending pretty soon."

Italy's Meloni breaks with Trump over war in Iran, pope

The war in Iran and a spat between two of the world's most influential Americans has forced Giorgia Meloni to choose sides, potentially pushing the Italian prime minister to align herself with Europe's center-right.

Turkey’s Erdogan urges Iran, US to use ceasefire to push for lasting peace

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday urged the United States and Iran to guard against any provocations by Israel and use their current ceasefire to push for lasting peace. “We must not allow weapons to again replace words,” he told the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey. “Let it not be forgotten, the shortest path to peace is dialogue and diplomacy. Peace is not a one-winged bird.” His remarks came as Washington and Tehran weighed the next steps after a temporary halt in fighting,...

By Biman Mukherji

Macron, Meloni, Starmer and Merz welcome Hormuz Strait reopening

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday hosted a video conference with their European allies to discuss the possible deployment of a multinational force to the Strait of Hormuz once the war in Iran is over. Macron welcomed Iran's announcement that the waterway would be reopened to commercial shipping for the rest of the ceasefire, but called for the strait's "unconditional" reopening.

By FRANCE24

Oil prices dropping after Trump says Iran war should end ‘pretty soon’

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said it’s looking ‘very good’ that a truce will be made

By Nora Redmond

Oil price plummets as Iran declares Hormuz open

‘For stock and bond market bulls around the world, this is the perfect end to the week,’ said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB.

By Jeremy Cutler

Iran announces opening of the Strait of Hormuz until ceasefire with US expires

Following the entry into force of the truce in Lebanon, Tehran assures that it will allow ships to pass through the strait

By Andrés Mourenza

Stocks Rally In Fastest Comeback In Decades—These Are The Biggest Winners As Hormuz Reopens - Forbes

Stocks Rally In Fastest Comeback In Decades—These Are The Biggest Winners As Hormuz Reopens  Forbes

'NYC is cooked': Business leaders and Wall Streeters erupt over NYC's proposed luxury second-home tax

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has backed a proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul to tax second homes in New York City valued at over $5 million. Caean Couto/Getty Images Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani proposed a tax on New York City second homes worth over $5 million. Critics were quick to attack the proposal, arguing that it would drive wealth out of the city. NY hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb hinted at relocating; others called the proposal "class warfare." A New York City tax proposal targeting ultrawea...

The S&P 500 Hits an All-Time High as Iran Opens the Strait of Hormuz and Oil Prices Plunge. Can it Last?

Strait of Hormuz is ‘fully open and ready for full passage,’ Trump says

In a post on social media, U.S. president Donald Trump confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is 'fully open'

By National Post Staff

'No money is changing hands': Trump rejects $20 billion Iran 'nuclear dust' deal claim

Following Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump announced significant breakthroughs, claiming Iran's nuclear program has been suspended and the Strait of Hormuz reopened. He stated the US will secure "nuclear dust" without financial exchange, asserting Iran's nuclear ambitions are shut down and a broader conflict-ending deal is nearing completion.

By TOI World Desk

Watermelon to Stream Paul Elia Stand-Up Special ‘Good Son’ After Donald Trump Joke Sees Comedian Hit With Promotional Restrictions (EXCLUSIVE)

Comedian and actor Paul Elia’s stand-up special “Good Son” is set be released on Watermelon+ in the wake of promotional restrictions he faced due to a brief mention of Donald Trump. Originally only planned as a YouTube special that premiered on April 8th, the self-financed hour-long special features a Trump impression followed by a joke […]

By Alex Ritman

Trump’s pyrrhic victory in Iran

A ceasefire is in effect and Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz open. So what was the war all for?

By Katie Stallard

Uranium compromise: Iran to give up enriched material for $20 billion in US-frozen funds, report says

It is also worth noting that US President Donald Trump later wrote on Truth Social that "no money will change hands."

‘Useless, a paper tiger’: Trump rejects NATO help after major breakthrough in Strait of Hormuz

US are planning for an industrial hub in the Philippines. What does this mean? - The Straits Times

US are planning for an industrial hub in the Philippines. What does this mean?  The Straits Times

IDF to continue to attack Hezbollah in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

The military views the Litani River as the new indefinite security line in case Lebanon can't guarantee Hezbollah's disarmament.

"Enough Is Enough": Trump Says US Banned Israel From Bombing Lebanon

Trump also said any deal the United States reaches with Iran "is in no way subject to Lebanon" but the US will "deal with" the militant Hezbollah situation in an appropriate manner.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open for commercial vessels after Lebanon deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon. Araqchi said in a post on X that the Strait was open for all commercial vessels for the “remaining period of ceasefire”. It was not immediately clear whether he was speaking of the 10-day truce agreed by Lebanon and Israel that went into effect at midnight or an earlier two-week truce between Iran and the United States that began on April 8. He said the pass...

By none@none.com (ReutersAFP)

Lee calls for joint action to stabilize Strait of Hormuz at summit: Seoul

President Lee Jae Myung called for the international community to build a joint framework to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz during a virtual summit on reopening the vital waterway, according to Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul. Lee took part in a videoconference on Friday hosted by the leaders of France and the United Kingdom to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route for global oil shipments disrupted by the US-Israeli war on Iran. Lee was the first among those jo

By The Korea Herald

‘Pope Leo’ Disses Trump With ‘They Not Pious’ Kendrick Lamar Parody on ‘Late Show’

"How many mentions of you in the Epstein files?" the faux-pe raps. "Certified bestie with that certified pedophile"

By Kory Grow

Strait of Hormuz to remain ‘completely open’ for commercial vessels during ceasefire, says Iran’s foreign minister

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Trump says Iran war should end ‘soon’, allies to meet on Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war in Iran could be reached soon, although the timing remained unclear, while U.S. allies were gathering on Friday to discuss reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Trump said a two-week ceasefire, which ends next week, could be extended, although he did not believe […]

France's Macron says fragile Lebanon ceasefire 'may already be undermined'

A 10-day ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon came into effect at midnight on Thursday. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the news, but expressed concern after Beirut reported violations in the south of the country.

By RFI

Top UK civil servant ousted over Mandelson vetting

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure and a top civil servant is to leave their post after it emerged the Foreign Office overruled a security vetting process to clear Peter Mandelson to become UK ambassador to the US.

France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission

France and the UK said they would lead a defensive mission to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as conditions allow."

(LEAD) Seoul says explained to U.S. background of minister's remarks on N. Korea's Kusong nuclear facility - Yonhap News Agency

(LEAD) Seoul says explained to U.S. background of minister's remarks on N. Korea's Kusong nuclear facility  Yonhap News Agency

Iran agrees to suspend nuclear program, Trump says - report

Reopening Hormuz essential to solve Mideast conflict says Meloni at Paris meet

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 17 - Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is essential to solving the Middle East conflict, Premier Giorgia Meloni said Friday in Paris after a meeting on shipping in the strategic choke hold chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer featuring a total of 50 countries, mostly in video conference. "Reopening Hormuz means addressing critical issues and building a key element for any solution to the Middle East conflict," she told the press a...

By ANSA

You can hardly call them dead

The damage to tourism from the Middle East war is now, it seems, quantifiable. Every analysis, every report tells the same story: at least 30 per cent down on expectations, with the shortfall neatly redistributed to European destinations lucky enough to be sitting in calmer Mediterranean waters than Cyprus. Still, while there’s life, there’s hope. […]

By Newsroom

Mandelson vetting revelations could finish off Starmer - The Observer

Mandelson vetting revelations could finish off Starmer  The Observer

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' to commercial shipping for remainder of ceasefire period

The country’s foreign minister confirmed the news.

Russian Stocks Slip After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz ‘Completely Open’ for Duration of Ceasefire

Rosneft shares fell by more than 4%, while Gazprom Neft dropped nearly 3%. Lukoil and Tatneft both saw declines of more than 2%.

‘Late Show’ Spoofs Trump Vs. Pope Leo Feud In Kendrick Lamar-Inspired ‘They Not Pious’ Video: ‘Called Jesus a Doctor/ And It’s Probably Alzheimer’s’

"I'm the Holy See/ You're the Holy Senile," the fake pontiff raps about the leader of the free world.

By Gil Kaufman

FACT CHECK: No Trump visit to Philippines following US-Iran ceasefire

There is no official confirmation from the White House nor the Philippine government that Trump will visit the Philippines. No credible reports link the US–Iran ceasefire to any planned trip or Air Force One landing.

By Rappler.com

Iran declares Hormuz ‘completely open’

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” to commercial shipping on Friday, as a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon, raising hopes that two of the main obstacles to a US-Iran peace deal may have been cleared.

Flying Tigers foundation revisits military cooperation legacy in Shanxi - China Daily

Flying Tigers foundation revisits military cooperation legacy in Shanxi  China Daily

A turning point for Donald Trump? - eKathimerini.com

A turning point for Donald Trump?  eKathimerini.com

US mulls releasing $20b in frozen Iranian assets in lieu of its enriched uranium stockpile: report

Trump maintains US will 'get' Iran's enriched uranium without sending any money to Tehran

By Anadolu Agency

Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz - Arab News

Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz  Arab News

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open as Trump confirms full passage

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial shipping following a cease-fire in Lebanon, with President Donald Trump confirming the vital waterway is ready for unrest...

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal 'soon'

Araqchi said in a post on X the Strait was open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of...

Stocks Rally as Oil Plunges on Reopening of Hormuz Strait

US stocks rallied Friday after Iran said it would open the Strait of Hormuz following the truce between Israel and Lebanon, promising to ease an oil shock that has shadowed the global economic outlook ever since President Donald Trump started the war seven weeks ago.

By Geoffrey Morgan

Trump Says Admin Investigating Deaths, Disappearances Of US Scientists

Trump Says Admin Investigating Deaths, Disappearances Of US Scientists Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to look into reports of multiple U.S. scientists who have either died or gone missing in recent months. “I hope it’s random, but we’re going to know in the next week and a half,” he told reporters, adding that “I just left a meeting on that subject.” The reports, he added, are serious, because “some of them were very im...

By Tyler Durden

RMG exports to US fall 2.54% in July-March - The Daily Star

RMG exports to US fall 2.54% in July-March  The Daily Star

US cites optimism over a deal even as Iran threatens to shut down Red Sea shipping - The Star

US cites optimism over a deal even as Iran threatens to shut down Red Sea shipping  The Star

China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions lacking basis in international law, abuse of long-arm jurisdiction: FM on impact of US measures against Venezuela on China-Venezuela co-op - Global Times

China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions lacking basis in international law, abuse of long-arm jurisdiction: FM on impact of US measures against Venezuela on China-Venezuela co-op  Global Times

Malaysia to join Macron, Starmer meeting on Hormuz Strait energy crisis today, says Anwar

CYBERJAYA, April 17 — Malaysia will be attending a high-level meeting organised by France and the UK to discuss th...

Zelensky to take part in leaders’ meeting on Strait of Hormuz

President Volodymyr Zelensky will join today’s summit of leaders who will discuss ensuring security in the Strait of Hormuz.

US keen to advance 'strategic cooperation' with Bangladesh on education, well-being of children - Dhaka Tribune

US keen to advance 'strategic cooperation' with Bangladesh on education, well-being of children  Dhaka Tribune

JUST IN: Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz route for oil tankers

Iran has reopened the strategic Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships during a regional ceasefire, causing a sharp drop in global oil prices. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-iran-reopens-strait-of-hormuz-route-for-oil-tankers/

By Punch Newspapers

Minister: Estonia 'in no doubt' US would help defend against Russian attack

Estonia has no doubt that the United States would come to its defensive aid, in the event of a Russian attack, Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform) said.

PM Jetten urges faster preparations for Hormuz mission after reopening

Prime Minister Rob Jetten said preparations for a mission in the Strait of Hormuz need to be stepped up so participating countries can act quickly once a lasting ceasefire is secured.

By 88140

Thriller over the Strait of Hormuz: Iran pledged not to close it again, says Trump – We will shut it if the blockade continues, Tehran threatens

A barrage of posts from the US president – He stressed that the strategically important passage will no longer be used as a tool of pressure – New attack on NATO – “Israel is forbidden from bombing Lebanon again, enough!” The post Thriller over the Strait of Hormuz: Iran pledged not to close it again, says Trump – We will shut it if the blockade continues, Tehran threatens appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By admin

Trump says Iran agrees to ‘never’ close Hormuz strait again

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran had agreed to never again shut the Strait of Hormuz, during a string of social media posts indicating a peace deal with Tehran was near. The post Trump says Iran agrees to ‘never’ close Hormuz strait again appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Polish opposition PiS party threatens disciplinary action against internal group led by former PM

Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has formed a new association intended to appeal to more moderate voters.

By Daniel Tilles

Baiba Braže to meet U.S. diaspora, attend special 'Flow' event / Article - LSM

Baiba Braže to meet U.S. diaspora, attend special 'Flow' event / Article  LSM

Strait of Hormuz under threat: Global energy security & economic vulnerabilities - Tehran Times

Strait of Hormuz under threat: Global energy security & economic vulnerabilities  Tehran Times

Iran Says Hormuz ‘Fully Open’ as Markets React, Fragile Ceasefires Hold

Tensions in the Middle East are still high despite a series of ceasefire announcements and the reopening of one of the world’s most important shipping routes, the Strait of Hormuz. The post Iran Says Hormuz ‘Fully Open’ as Markets React, Fragile Ceasefires Hold appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Sara Zouiten

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ during ceasefire

Oil prices have plummeted after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz has reopened to commercial shipping for the duration of a ceasefire, easing pressure on global energy markets and prompting a drop in oil prices. The announcement came as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon entered into force, with Israeli forces maintaining their illegal occupation in southern Lebanon. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the passage for all commercial vessels was “completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire”, in ...

Trump welcomes Iranian announcement that Hormuz open to shipping - Naharnet

Trump welcomes Iranian announcement that Hormuz open to shipping  Naharnet

Stocks reverse as investors await news on US-Iran peace talks - Kuwait Times

Stocks reverse as investors await news on US-Iran peace talks  Kuwait Times

Romanian Social Democrats reportedly prepare coalition boycott to force PM's resignation

By iuliane

Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels for remainder of ceasefire, Iran FM says

The Strait of Hormuz reopens to commercial shipping as a Lebanon ceasefire takes effect, though U.S. naval pressure remains in place. The Strait of Hormuz has been declared fully open… (The post Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels for remainder of ceasefire, Iran FM says is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Adijata Ziga

'Never in its history has the US faced an adversary like Iran': Brazilian analyst - PressTV

'Never in its history has the US faced an adversary like Iran': Brazilian analyst  PressTV

Starmer rejects calls to quit as vetting failure sparks political storm - thecitizen.co.tz

Starmer rejects calls to quit as vetting failure sparks political storm  thecitizen.co.tz

U.S. announces increased nuclear weapons production - AzerNews

U.S. announces increased nuclear weapons production  AzerNews