17:19

Middle East Conflict

live Iran, Israel and the U.S. agree to a ceasefire, though Tel Aviv says the deal does not extend to Lebanon - 8 April

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Iran and the United States, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire covering all areas, but Israel says the deal excludes Lebanon. Tel Aviv says the U.S. is committed to achieving shared goals in upcoming negotiations. 

07:16

Middle East Crisis

Trump threatens Iran's 'whole civilisation,' while UN fails to agree on reopening Strait of Hormuz - Tuesday, 7 April

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran's "whole civilisation" on Tuesday in a post on social media. Meanwhile, the UN failed to reach an agreemement on a resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after China and Russia used their vetoes. 

23:01

Middle East Conflict

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come- Monday, 6 April

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night," warning Tehran it had to make a deal by Tuesday night or face wider bombing raids.

12:00

Middle East conflict

UAE warns Strait of Hormuz must be protected in any U.S.-Iran deal

The United Arab Emirates has warned that any settlement between the United States and Iran must guarantee free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most vital oil route.

12:25

Drug Fugitive

U.S. hands over Chinese fugitive in rare extradition to Beijing

In a highly unusual move highlighting shifting narcotics diplomacy, the U.S. has handed over a Chinese fugitive accused of serious drug crimes to authorities in Beijing.

14:06

White House remodeling

U.S. judge blocks Trump’s $400m White House ballroom project

A U.S. judge has blocked President Donald Trump from moving ahead with plans to build a $400 million ballroom on the site of the demolished East Wing of the White House, pausing one of the most high-profile efforts to reshape the presidential complex.

18:17

Cuba Russian Crude

Russian crude shipment reaches Cuba as U.S. allows humanitarian exemption

A Russia-flagged tanker carrying about 700,000 barrels of crude has arrived in Cuba’s Matanzas Bay, marking the first major oil delivery to the island since the Trump administration cut off its fuel supplies.

12:56

Middle East Crisis

Trump: We will obliterate Iran's electric and oil infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz is not opened

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the U.S is in talks with the new Iranian regime. He said this in a post on his Truth Social account but warned that the U.S. will "Obliterate" Iran's electric and oil facilities if no deal is reached, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz closure.

09:14

U.S. Congress Deadlock

U.S. Congress fails to end DHS funding deadlock as airport disruption fears grow

The U.S. Congress failed on Friday (27 March) to resolve a six-week funding impasse that has disrupted airports and left tens of thousands of federal workers without pay, raising fears of further travel chaos during the busy spring break period.

00:03

Middle East crisis

U.S. intelligence chief: Iran regime degraded but still a threat - Latest on Middle East crisis

Iranian President Pezeshkian has confirmed the killing of intelligence minister Esmail Khatib calling it a "cowardly assassination", following reports that Israel carried out an overnight strike.

10:35

World News

U.S. court reinstates over 1,000 Voice of America employees, rules wind-down 'illegal'

Employees of Voice of America (VOA) who had spent nearly a year on paid administrative leave may soon return to work after U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth ruled that efforts to scale down the broadcaster were unlawful.

09:22

Middle East conflict

Trump hails 'very good' phone call with Putin amid Iran tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump called his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very good.” The two leaders spoke on Monday about the situation in Iran and other international issues.

10:44

Middle East conflict

Bahrain's only oil company declares force majeure after Iranian strikes

Bahrain’s state-owned oil company Bapco has declared force majeure after an attack set the country’s only refinery ablaze. The firm says domestic supplies remain secure, but operations are disrupted by the ongoing Middle East conflict, underscoring regional energy risks.

17:35

View from Georgia

Georgia looks for U.S. reset, but Washington’s South Caucasus focus lies elsewhere

A delegation from Georgia's ruling party visits Washington for a Congress and sovereignty summit this week, however analysts say Georgia remains largely absent from current U.S. regional priorities.

17:09

Iran School Attack

UN calls for investigation into deadly attack on Iranian school

The United Nations has called for an investigation into a deadly attack on a girls’ primary school in Iran, which Iranian officials say has killed more than 100 children. The U.S. has said its forces “would not” deliberately target a school.   

11:47

Middle East conflict

U.S. orders diplomatic staff to leave Middle East as Iran conflict escalates

The United States has ordered non-emergency government personnel and their families to leave several Middle Eastern nations, including Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, and Jordan.

20:07

Middle East conflict

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran: What we know so far

The United States and Israel have carried out large-scale strikes on Iranian leadership and military targets, with Iranian state media confirming that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. 

22:49

Middle East

Trump says additional talks with Iran expected on Friday

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating, with Washington ordering a significant military build-up in the region and multiple countries evacuating diplomatic staff amid fears of further instability.

15:01

South Korea and U.S.

South Korea and U.S. to conduct joint military drills

South Korea and the United States will conduct joint military drills, known as Freedom Shield, from 9 to 19 March, military officials from both countries announced on Wednesday.

15:03

F-35 jets

U.S. ambassador calls on Portugal to purchase F-35 jets and align with leading air forces

The U.S. ambassador to Portugal has urged Lisbon to replace its ageing F-16 fighter jets with Lockheed Martin’s F-35, saying the stealth aircraft would ensure compatibility with Europe’s top-tier air forces.

23:59

Politics

U.S. and Iran to hold fresh nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday, Oman confirms

The United States and Iran will hold a new round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Thursday as part of renewed diplomatic efforts to reach a potential agreement, Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced on Sunday.

12:18

U.S. military strikes

U.S. military strikes suspected drug vessel in Eastern Pacific

The U.S. military carried out a strike on Friday (20 February) against a vessel allegedly involved in narcotrafficking in the Eastern Pacific, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).

11:06

U.S. and Uzbekistan

U.S. and Uzbekistan sign critical minerals pact

The U.S. government has signed an agreement with Uzbekistan to secure better access to the Central Asian country's critical minerals, as U.S. President Donald Trump moves to counter China's dominance of crucial resources and their supply chains.

10:27

Nuclear Power

U.S. airlifts nuclear microreactor in first rapid deployment test

The United States has carried out its first air transport of a nuclear microreactor on a cargo plane, flying the unit from California to Utah in a demonstration designed to show the technology can be rapidly deployed for military and civilian use.