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Trump declares Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

'I will be inviting Bibi Netanyahu and the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, to the White House for the first meaningful talks between Israel and Lebanon since 1983,' Trump wrote.

April 16, 2026

GOP senators push to prohibit US funding for UNRWA

Another provision in the Stop Support for UNRWA Act would strip the agency of its diplomatic immunity under U.S. law, clearing the path for lawsuits against the body to proceed.

April 16, 2026

JD Vance argues against the Pope’s calls for peace as Iran’s LEGO AI videos stoke US religious divisions

While the president’s opponents on the progressive left may enjoy Iran’s jabs at Trump, the video’s themes casting him as an enemy of Christianity seek to exacerbate pre-existing intra-theological conflicts among the MAGA base.

April 16, 2026

US officials join direct talks with Hamas in Cairo—’CNN’

Top Hamas leaders, including Khaled Mashaal and Musa Abu Marzouk, have rejected key parts of Trump’s plan in recent months, including disarmament, despite having agreed to the proposal in October.

April 16, 2026

Hungary’s PM-elect defies ICC with invitation to Netanyahu

After Viktor Orbán defeated in landslide election, Hungary's premier-elect signals incoming government will maintain Budapest's support for Israel by inviting Prime Minister Netanyahu.

April 16, 2026

Majority of Democrats vote to block arms sales to Israel

Bernie Sanders’ resolutions banning the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel drew support from up to 85% of Democratic senators.

April 16, 2026

Russian FM openly defies Trump, declares Iran’s ‘inalienable right’ to uranium enrichment

Trump said the issue of Iran’s nuclear program, especially uranium enrichment, is central to any potential agreement.

April 15, 2026

No ships have broken through US blockade in Persian Gulf, CENTCOM says

More than 10,000 U.S. service members are enforcing the blockade, 'along with over a dozen warships and dozens of aircraft,' according to CENTCOM.

April 15, 2026

Spanish PM faces ICC war crimes petition over exports to Iran

Israeli legal advocacy group files petition with International Criminal Court calling for war crimes probe of Spain’s prime minister, accusing him of allowing the sale of dual-use equipment to Iran.

April 15, 2026

Avdija makes history as Portland secures final playoff berth

Avdija is set to become the first Israeli player to take part in an NBA playoff game pending his participation in the upcoming series.

April 15, 2026

Charlie Kirk’s widow skips event, citing ‘very serious’ death threats

Erika Kirk's forced withdrawal from a major Turning Point USA event reflects 'the state of the country,' a spokesman for the organization said.

April 15, 2026

‘Normalizing Hezbollah’ – Macron slammed for weakness on terror

Critics argue Macron is 'working against' Lebanon’s best interests by maintaining neutrality on the Iranian terror proxy.

April 15, 2026

Trump: War is ‘very close’ to ending, Iran wants a deal ‘very badly’

'I think [the war is] close to over, yeah. I mean, I view it as very close to over,' Trump said.

April 15, 2026

Iranian delegation feared US would kill them following failed talks, took extreme security measures

A series of unusual steps were taken by the Iranian delegation as it departed Pakistan, citing concerns about safety.

April 14, 2026

Trump ‘shocked’ by Meloni, says Iran could ‘blow up Italy in two minutes’

Trump said he was disappointed in Meloni, arguing that Italy relies on the United States without making its own meaningful contribution toward countering the Iranian nuclear threat.

April 14, 2026

US allies nominate Iran for UN human rights committee despite mass executions

The committee’s upcoming agenda includes issues such as terrorism, women’s rights and gender equality, and disarmament.

April 14, 2026

Czech foreign minister calls to move embassy to Jerusalem

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka says the time has come for his country to relocate its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, visits Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum during Holocaust Remembrance Day.

April 14, 2026

Italy suspends defense deal with Israel

Italy suspends defense accord with Israel amid growing tensions over Lebanon campaign.

April 14, 2026

100 arrested in NY protesting arms shipments to Israel

Nearly 100 far-left activists arrested at New York City protest demanding Democratic senators block the sale of bombs to the Israeli military.

April 14, 2026

Trump administration fires 2 judges who blocked deportations of anti-Israel protesters

The detentions of Mahdawi and Öztürk last year were part of a broader immigration crackdown by the Trump administration on non-citizens who had participated in campus anti-Israel protests.

April 14, 2026

Embattled Congressman Eric Swalwell resigns due to explosive misconduct scandal

In addition to the congressional fallout, Swalwell had already suspended his campaign for governor of California, just two days ago as the scandal deepened and key allies distanced themselves.

April 14, 2026

US, Iran planning new ceasefire talks despite blockade: report

Another round of talks could take place before the ceasefire expires April 21.

April 14, 2026

Iranian expats cheer US deportations of regime-linked nationals

Exiled Iranian warns that regime-linked figures pose national security threat to the US.

April 13, 2026

Britain arrests over 500 Palestine Action demonstrators

London police crac kdown on demonstration held by banned group Palestine Action in Trafalgar Square, arresting hundreds of activists.

April 13, 2026

Trump blasts ‘weak on crime, terrible’ Pope Leo

President Trump accused the pope of enabling Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

April 13, 2026

Pakistan pushes to revive US-Iran talks as Vance says Tehran rejected terms

In parallel, Israeli officials are preparing for a range of possible scenarios as negotiations remain stalled.

April 12, 2026

Trump says controversial ‘civilization’ post brought Tehran to the negotiation table

Trump rejected the criticism, arguing that Iran routinely issues threats against the United States.

April 12, 2026

Trump orders Hormuz blockade after failed talks

'Effective immediately, the United States Navy will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,' Trump announced.

April 12, 2026

US-Iran talks became heated, nearly turned physical – report

The confrontation escalated into shouting, prompting Pakistani mediators to intervene and separate the delegations.

April 12, 2026

US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran

Beijing is preparing to transfer shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems known as MANPADs

April 12, 2026

Tucker Carlson: Trump is a ‘slave,’ time to ‘detach from Israel’

Far-right podcasters Tucker Carlson and Alex Jones fire back at President Trump after he penned a scathing post pushing back on their criticism of the war with Iran.

April 12, 2026

Return to war? US-Iran peace talks end without a deal

Talks at securing a long-term ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran collapsed on Sunday after nearly 24 hours of negotiations between senior officials.

April 12, 2026

Iran still has thousands of ballistic missiles, can retrieve launchers stored underground

US officials are concerned Iran could use the current ceasefire period to rebuild parts of its ballistic missile arsenal.

April 12, 2026

Syrian forces foil assassination attempt on rabbi in Damascus, arrest Hezbollah-linked cell

The suspects included five individuals, among them a woman who allegedly attempted to plant the device.

April 11, 2026

US-Iran talks begin, Trump says Hormuz Strait ‘clearing’ underway

As well as the release of assets abroad, Tehran is demanding control of the Strait of Hormuz, payment of war reparations and a ceasefire across the region, including in Lebanon.

April 11, 2026

Women inside Iran: ‘We’ve been turned into human shields’

An Iranian woman described a 'pervasive sense of anger, paranoia and exhaustion.'

April 10, 2026

‘Brain damaged’ Mojtaba Khamenei makes demands ahead of US-Iran talks

Khamenei has not appeared publicly since his appointment, issuing only written statements read by state television presenters.

April 10, 2026

Trump just killed the woke right – opinion

Trump fired back at Candace Owens personally, defending French First Lady Brigitte Macron against what he describes as Owens' "crazy" accusations.

April 10, 2026

Congressman Chip Roy introduces bill to designate CAIR as terrorist entity

Recent moves to designate CAIR, including a congressional bill and state-level executive orders in Texas and Florida, were legally imprecise and have faced legal challenges.

April 10, 2026

Trump: Tehran doing ‘very poor job’ of allowing oil to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Trump said on Thursday that American military forces, ships and aircraft will remain deployed 'in, and around, Iran' until a 'real agreement' is fully implemented.

April 10, 2026

Voices from the Arab world portray Iran ceasefire as capitulation under pressure

Analysts describe the war as an existential threat to the Iranian regime, forcing it to agree to a ceasefire to avoid further destruction.

April 10, 2026

World slams Israel for ‘attacking Lebanon,’ even though focus is Hezbollah

Israel has maintained that its military operations are directed at Hezbollah rather than Lebanon itself.

April 9, 2026

Trump mocks CNN, NYT for reporting on fake Iranian peace plan

CNN, NYT duped by hoax Iranian peace plan demands, President Trump says, blasting 'charlatans' who pushed fake Iranian 10-point plan.

April 9, 2026

Most Americans now view Israel negatively, have little confidence in Netanyahu – poll

Growing hostility from younger Americans and Democrats fuels major realignment on Israel, with nearly two-thirds of Americans saying they view the Jewish state negatively.

April 9, 2026

Trump rips ‘low IQ’ Tucker Carlson over Iran war criticism

Podcaster Tucker Carlson excoriates Trump over 'vile' threats against Iran, accuses the president of mocking Islam.

April 9, 2026

Trump: ‘Shooting starts’ if Iran violates temporary truce

U.S.-Iran talks on a long-term ceasefire agreement are set to begin in Pakistan on Friday.

April 9, 2026

Exiled Iranian prince: ‘Ceasefire not the end, regime will fall’

The son of the ousted shah said the Islamic regime has been 'irreparably' weakened by the war.

April 9, 2026

Israeli strikes on Hezbollah risk unraveling ceasefire as Iran signals possible missile response

Iranian officials signaled a commitment to defend Hezbollah if Israeli operations persist, raising the possibility of renewed missile barrages.

April 8, 2026

Israel upset that US kept Netanyahu out of Iran ceasefire talks

The handling of the process drew criticism from Israeli leaders.

April 8, 2026

Trump ‘not one to mess around,’ Vance says of US demands on Iran

'If they’re going to lie, if they’re going to cheat, if they’re trying to prevent even the fragile truce that we’ve set up from taking place, then they’re not going to be happy,' he warned.

April 8, 2026

Trump says Iran will remove all of its uranium despite no clear agreement

Iran claimed victory and maintained that the ceasefire deal would allow it to continue uranium enrichment.

April 8, 2026

UN Chief Guterres warns Trump he could be charged with war crimes over Iran operation

Trump threatened Iran, 'You'll be living in Hell' if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened by Tuesday.

April 7, 2026

Iran calls for ‘young people’ to form human chains around power plants as Trump deadline nears

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said 14 million people, including himself, have volunteered to fight.

April 7, 2026

Will Israeli correspondent Amit Segal face jail time over reporting second missing US crew member?

Initial U.S. statements confirmed the recovery of one pilot but did not immediately reference another crew member.

April 7, 2026

North Korea refusing to send arms to Iran – report

Pyongyang is reportedly distancing itself from Iran's war with the US and Israel in order to avoid angering the Trump administration.

April 7, 2026

Trump: Obama chose Iran over Israel

President Trump blasts Obama's 2015 nuclear deal, accusing the former president of siding with Iran over America's allies in the Mideast and offering Tehran a path to a nuclear weapon.

April 7, 2026