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In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US extends its ceasefire with Iran while maintaining the naval blockade of Iranian ports. The announcement comes as Tehran accuses Washington of breaching the truce and signals it will defend its interests.
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Wednesday as traders assess the Iran ceasefire extension and the prospect of further peace talks.
The Pentagon said the United States is reviewing its military presence in the Middle East following strikes by Iran during a roughly 40-day conflict.
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People work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
US President Donald Trump said Iran is “collapsing financially” and losing hundreds of millions of dollars daily, in a post on his Truth Social platform.
A man charged in a string of shootings near Atlanta that left three people dead, including a Department of Homeland Security employee who was walking her dog, died in jail Tuesday night, authorities said.
Tuesday began as a frantic day of diplomacy in Washington, with Air Force Two ready to fly Vice President JD Vance to Islamabad for another round of peace talks between the US and Iran.
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US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days because of the blockade
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have traded blame on social media for stalled ceasefire talks. (Source photos by Reuters)
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have traded blame on social media for stalled ceasefire talks. (Source photos by Reuters)
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., right, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services, talks with Committee Chairman Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., following his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)
Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note
Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note
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The 10-day cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel last week was welcomed by many people, not least by a Lebanese population, particularly a Shiite population, that had sustained weeks of withering bombardment by Israel. However, whether it can be extended and bring a measure of peace to Lebanon is uncer…
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Alan Dershowitz, the prominent pro-Israel attorney whose clients have included US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, announced on Monday that he was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as a Republican.
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The US commander for the Indo-Pacific has given testimony to Congress about US preparedness to deter Chinese aggression in the region.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will "remember" companies that do not seek refunds for payments they made on his tariffs that were deemed illegal by the Supreme Court, although he did not specify how companies might benefit by abstaining from the US government's new refund portal.
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Chile's former president, Michelle Bachelet, underlined her support for women's rights in her bid to head the United Nations Tuesday, despite calls for Washington to veto her candidacy due to her support for abortion.
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Hang Seng Index drops 0.9 per cent to 26,242.56 by 9.30am
Hang Seng Index drops 0.9 per cent to 26,242.56 by 9.30am
The cease-fire with Iran, though extended, could end any day now. Meanwhile, Iran has fired on tankers, opened and closed the Strait of Hormuz within hours and rejected Washington’s core demands.
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Washington Nationals’ James Wood runs after hitting a solo home run against Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Washington: The US Navy has dispelled doubts about Australia’s readiness to host American and British nuclear-powered submarines at HMAS Stirling next year, declaring the boats could be sent there “today”.
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President changed his tune at request of Pakistan’s leaders, though he said military blockade of Iranian ports will continue
President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.
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El presidente Donald Trump en el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca, el sábado 18 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday as uncertainty lingered over the trajectory of the U.S.–Iran conflict, after President Donald Trump extended a fragile ceasefire with Tehran but signaled tensions remain far from resolved.
UNITED NATIONS — Iran on Tuesday called on the United Nations to condemn the seizure by the United States of an Iranian cargo ship, characterizing the move as an act of piracy and a breach of a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.
