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U.S. President Donald Trump is aware of Pakistan's proposal for a two-week extension to a deadline he imposed on Iran, and a response will come, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday. "The President has been made aware of the proposal, and a response will come," Leavitt said in a statement. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.
The rapper Offset, a former member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot outside a Florida casino and is in stable condition, a spokesperson said Tuesday.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday said the Department of Justice (DOJ) has been providing legal counsel to the Trump administration on possible strikes on Iran. “The Department of Justice as it always does, supports the Department of War, the White House, Department of State to the extent that’s involved, and our intelligence communities…
The pope made his first direct appeal to Trump last week
Authorities plan to charge Lee Collins III with two counts of second-degree murder
It was a highly unusual move by Justice Department leadership to direct a case that appears to involve accusations of lying to Congress to a division that normally focuses on civil rights abuses.
A former assistant is suing Howard Stern and his wife, Beth Stern, alleging the couple created a “hostile work environment.”
Far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Tuesday rebuked President Trump’s threat to Iran that if it refuses his demands, “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” “That is the definition of genocide,“ Jones, typically a Trump supporter, said in a video posted on social platform X. “Not a war. Not…
During a press conference on Monday about the war in Iran, Donald Trump made a series of false claims about Washington’s progress in the conflict, his own past foreign policy, and that his book released in 2000 predicted 9/11.
As Donald Trump threatened to wipe out an entire civilisation in Iran ahead of his latest deadline for Tehran to open up the Strait of Hormuz, Qatar's foreign ministry official warned that the world was nearing a point beyond which the war would be out of anyone's control. Oil markets continue to be volatile amid ongoing tensions, while physical prices refiners are paying are rising to record…
As the United States’ 8 p.m. deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz approaches, Iran vowed to retaliate if its power plants were attacked.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris spoke out against President Trump’s Tuesday threat to escalate military operations against Tehran. “The President of the United States is threatening to commit war crimes and wipe out a ‘whole civilization’ — all because he started a disastrous war of his own making and had no plan and no strategy…
Australia’s most decorated living veteran did not apply for bail when the war crime murder charges against him were listed in a Sydney court Wednesday
ABC News InternationalIsraeli military announces further action against Hezbollah, contradicting statements from Pakistan and Iran Middle East crisis – live updates Israel said its military operations in Lebanon would c…
The Guardian WorldThe deal came shortly before President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastation. Israel said the cease-fire did not include Lebanon.
The New York Times WorldUS vice-president has repeatedly endorsed Viktor Orbán ahead of key election on Sunday Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to the Iran ceasefire news by saying that he remains ke…
The Guardian WorldThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has launched a five-year study into why Chinese people often enjoy long lifespans, and hopes to recruit 500 residents aged 90 or older for…
South China Morning PostRussia has reportedly been giving Iran detailed imagery of military bases across the Middle East
The Independent WorldPresident Trump jubilant after backing away from airstrikes threat, despite hostilities only being postponed for two weeks
The Independent WorldThe report said Iranian security services have attempted to kidnap and kill Americans in recent years
The Independent WorldPakistan’s PM had said the ceasefire would cover Lebanon; IDF ‘continues fighting and ground operations’ against Hezbollah US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reop…
The Guardian WorldTrump has often threatened a rolling deadline in his efforts to end crisis situations
The Independent WorldThe administrator of Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court has stated it will hold a briefing for residents in early May but has turned down a request from over 300 owners to convene a general me…
South China Morning PostPM to meet partners in region to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of Hormuz James Cleverly , the shadow housing secretary, claimed on GB News this morning …
The Guardian WorldOrla Wates, 19, who died after incident on popular Ha Giang loop, described as ‘beautiful, independent and very funny’ The family of a British teenager have paid tribute to their daughter who died …
The Guardian WorldHong Kong authorities have proceeded to confiscate properties linked to crimes committed by former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, with a hearing scheduled in three months to address the court orde…
South China Morning PostPro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.
BBC WorldNearly a quarter of Hong Kong companies are expected to widely adopt AI this year, a threefold increase from a year ago, while a growing number of business leaders believe the technology will resul…
South China Morning PostChris Taylor’s win guarantees a liberal majority on the court until at least 2030
The Independent WorldCrude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but is higher than before the war.
BBC WorldThe former glamour model, from Brighton, has received bans totalling more than six years since 2010.
BBC News (Front page)The Strait of Hormuz will be open during that period, allowing for the safe passage of oil tankers.
The Japan TimesRwanda has started to use satellite imagery and strict land rules to protect farmland in its capital, Kigali, as development expands
ABC News InternationalIsrael backs ceasefire deal but says it 'does not include Lebanon', while Iran-linked militias also say they will halt fighting
The Independent WorldSouth Korea’s military says it detected North Korea firing several short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Wednesday
ABC News InternationalQarsoq Høegh-Dam aims to use his seat in Danish parliament to shift power from Copenhagen to Nuuk It’s not the standard motto for a newly elected parliamentarian, but Qarsoq Høegh-Dam is adamant: i…
The Guardian WorldIn China, the energy landscape has reached a historic tipping point. For the first time, its total installed wind and solar capacity has officially surpassed that of coal. It’s a shift driven by ma…
CBC WorldAs Canada lowers its tariffs and imports more electric vehicles from China, an upcoming report from New York-based labour rights researchers is making new allegations of forced labour practices at …
CBC WorldHong Kong’s director of immigration will have his service extended beyond the retirement age until June next year, authorities have announced. The announcement to extend the term of Benson Kwok Joo…
South China Morning PostThe US and Iran on Wednesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal just hours before President Donald Trump's deadline and threatened destruction of Iranian "civilisation" if Tehran faile…
France 24 EnglishAverage price dips back below £300,000 after higher energy costs have knock-on effect on mortgage rates UK house prices fell in March, as the housing market lost momentum amid uncertainty over the …
The Guardian WorldAs part of the agreement, set to take effect immediately, Trump said the U.S. and Israel would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran following through on its commitment to reopen the …
NPR NewsRussia’s Central Election Commission told the Russian business daily Vedomosti that candidates are legally entitled to choose their own forms and methods of campaigning, including on Telegram.
Meduza (English)US president’s decision contingent on Tehran agreeing to two-week ceasefire and reopening Strait of Hormuz
The Independent WorldAustralian Defense Minister Richard Marles said the shifting geostrategic environment is driving the quasi-allies to rethink how they cooperate on arms production.
The Japan TimesTaiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun has arrived in China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a “journey for peace” as Beijing pushes for the self-governed island to c…
ABC News InternationalPolice refused him bail, and he spent Tuesday night at the Silverwater Correctional Complex in Sydney’s west
The Independent World[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates worldwide, Hong Kong is sharpening its focus on applying AI technolo…
South China Morning PostCompany earnings expected to soar to between $200m and $700m in first quarter Business live – latest updates Shell is expected to report “significantly higher” profits from its commodity trading de…
The Guardian WorldMortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.
BBC News (Front page)U.S. President Donald Trump claimed "complete victory" with the deal, but questions about its durability remained.
The Japan TimesThis blog is now closed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Cyclone-hammered reefs can take many years to recover, study finds Storm-ravaged coral reefs might never have th…
The Guardian WorldGreece will ban under-15s from social media from next year.
Sky News WorldTwo French nationals, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, touched down in Paris on Wednesday after more than three years in detention in Iran on espionage charges, marking the end of a politically sen…
France 24 EnglishThe goal of the company, which is preparing for what could be the first overseas listing by a K-pop agency, is to create content without the constraint of human performers.
The Japan TimesReligious leaders, teachers, parents, and students spent hours arguing over the list
The Independent WorldThe prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire".
BBC PoliticsIran, the United States and Israel have reached a two-week ceasefire as U_S_ President Donald Trump pulls back from his threats to destroy Iranian “civilization.”
The Independent WorldPM to meet regional leaders to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer is travelling to the Gulf to meet …
The Guardian WorldIran proposed a 10-point plan for ending the war with the US and Israel early Wednesday after the establishment of a two-week ceasefire just before a US-imposed deadline and threats to destroy Iran…
France 24 EnglishRepublican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election
NBC NewsUkraine says Russia uses oil export revenues to fund the war, making its tanker fleet legitimate targets
The Independent World