‘A dollar or two increase is devastating’: US readers on toll of rising gas prices Guardian readers describe how their lives have been upended by cost hikes stemming from Trump’s Iran war The Guardian - US · Apr 16
What mines has Iran laid in the strait of Hormuz and how can the US remove them? Trump plans to start anti-mine operations as part of a wider attempt to open the strait, but the clearance is laborious and dangerous The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Pentagon Wants GM, Ford To Build Weapons As Iran War Drains Stockpiles — 'It Takes Money To Kill Bad Guys' The Pentagon has approached GM and Ford about shifting factory capacity to weapons production as the Iran war drains US missile stockpiles. International Business Times UK · Apr 16
Zelenskyy to receive international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is receiving the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award The Independent UK · Apr 16
'Trying to get a little breathing room': Trump says Israel-Lebanon talks to be on Thursday President Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon are set to hold peace talks, aiming to ease long-standing tensions. This follows a historic trilateral meeting hosted by the US, where both nations expressed willingness for direct negotiations, a ceasefire, and a broader peace framework. The Times of India · Apr 16
Shattered windows, buildings, cars on fire: Russia rains 31 missiles, 636 drones on Ukraine, killing 19 Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 19 people across Ukraine overnight, including a child, local authorities said on Thursday, in one of the latest waves of missile and drone attacks in the ongoing war. The Times of India · Apr 16
Gunfire reported in Beirut as truce comes into effect – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 16
Ukraine’s army evolves under fire, with new units challenging Soviet legacy A Ukrainian farming tycoon has helped turn a tiny volunteer unit into one of Ukraine’s most effective fighting corps The Independent UK · Apr 16
France prepares for terror attack hitting London amid Donald Trump Iran war tensions Exclusive: Special agents from the Paris-based Crisis and Support Centre could be flown over to Britain to help French diplomats deal with a major incident in London Evening Standard · Apr 16
Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to revive US-Iran peace talks Pakistan is seeking to host the second round of peace talks before the fragile ceasefire expires next week The Independent UK · Apr 16
Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to spend almost $300m on making drones for Ukraine Nato promises not to lose sight of Ukraine conflict; Russia attacks Kyiv. What we know on day 1,513 The Guardian - AU · Apr 16
The Iran war has brought Israel to a new low point with Democrats in Congress Several lawmakers told Axios they can no longer support U.S. funding even for defensive weaponry. Axios · Apr 15
Pete Hegseth's 'No Mercy' Order Cited in Six-Article Impeachment Filing Over Iran Strikes Representative Yassamin Ansari has filed impeachment articles against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing constitutional violations and unauthorized military actions in Iran, sparking a political showdown. International Business Times UK · Apr 15
Trump would "welcome" Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official Trump would "welcome and be happy with an end of hostilities." Axios · Apr 15
International Business Times · Apr 15 Israel Reportedly Considering Ceasefire In Lebanon Due To Heavy Pressure From Trump Admin Israel's security cabinet is considering a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon as a result of heavy pressure from the Trump administration, according to a new report.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15 Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti facing ‘escalating abuse’ in Israeli jails ‘Palestine’s Mandela’ suffers three recent attacks including assault where prison guards set a dog on him, lawyer says
Latin Times · Apr 15 Trump Admin Says Up to 5,000 Cubans Are Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Alleges Regime 'Enabled' Flow The findings come as the Trump administration increases pressure on Cuba, including tightening economic measures and seeking political change in Havana.
International Business Times · Apr 15 Four More Iranians Sentenced To Death Over January Protests Against Regime: Rights Groups Four more Iranians have been sentenced to death as a result of January's protest against the regime, according to human rights groups.
International Business Times · Apr 15 U.S. Official Says Iranian Leadership Is In Disagreement Over Whether To End The War: Report A U.S. official said there seem to be disagreements among Iranian leaders over whether to reach an agreement with the U.S. to end the war, according to a new report.
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Peter Magyar vows swift end to Orban’s rule as pressure mounts to secure EU funding The new Hungarian leader announced his government could assume power in the first week of May
The Times of India · Apr 15 US sends 10,000 more troops to Middle East as Iran ceasefire deadline nears- report Over 10,000 additional US troops are deploying to the Middle East this month, including personnel aboard the USS George HW Bush and the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. This build-up coincides with the potential end of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, as planning for ground operations, including securing enriched uranium, is…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15 Even the neocons have turned against wars in the Middle East Millions have died as a result of disastrous US-led military adventurism. But there have been no consequences for those who championed it for so long, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
International Business Times · Apr 15 U.S. And Iran Reportedly Move Towards Extending Ceasefire But Disagreements Remain Over Uranium Enrichment The U.S. and Iran are moving towards extending the ceasefire, but have not reached a deal yet and disagreements persist over Tehran's intention to continue enriching uranium.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15 Hungary’s prime minister-elect vows to suspend ‘propaganda machine’ state media Péter Magyar compares media coverage to Nazi-era Germany and says his government will ‘restore its public service character’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15 Economic shock from Iran war risks driving up global debt levels, says IMF Conflict is pushing up price of energy and food, fuelling higher borrowing costs and hitting growth, report says