‘I will always be part of the royal family’, Harry says during Ukraine visit Harry’s unannounced visit is his third trip to Ukraine since the war began in 2022. Evening Standard · Apr 24
Iranian Foreign Minister Heads To Pakistan But Not For U.S. Talks, Media Says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is heading to Pakistan on Friday, but not for talks with the United States, Iranian state media IRNA reported. International Business Times · Apr 24
Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Had His Face Severely Burned And Needs a Prosthetic Leg Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sustained severe burns and is awaiting a prosthetic leg after being badly injured in the February 28 strike that began the war between the country, the U.S. and Israel, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 24
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Definitive UK Retort That Shut Down Kremlin's Ominous 'Sleep Well' Threat At the OSCE in Vienna, the UK envoy rejects Moscow's latest threat in blunt terms and demands the release of three detained monitors, signalling no shift in Britain's stance. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Ukrainian soldiers left emaciated on frontline from lack of food and water Top commander fired after wife of one malnourished soldier posted shocking images on social media The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
The Latest: Standoff intensifies in Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues ‘shoot and kill’ order Tensions have intensified in the standoff between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Apr 24
Pakistan forges ahead with diplomatic efforts to bring Iran and US together for talks Iran’s top diplomat and Pakistani officials have discussed the ceasefire in the war with the United States and Israel The Independent UK · Apr 24
Who Is Maj. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi? Iran's New Power Player After Top Officials Killed In Airstrikes Maj Gen Ahmad Vahidi becomes Iran's IRGC chief after US-Israeli airstrikes, steering security decisions amid a fragile ceasefire and regional tensions International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Trump Responds to Harry's Ukraine Critique, Says Prince 'Is Not Speaking for the UK' Donald Trump claims he represents the UK more than Prince Harry after the Duke's call for US leadership on Ukraine, sparking debate on representation. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Trump hits back at Harry: Duke of Sussex ‘not speaking for UK’ on Ukraine, says US President Trump responds to Duke of Sussex’s speech in Kyiv on Thursday, in which he called for US to show leadership over Ukraine war Evening Standard · Apr 24
Donald Trump hits back after Harry’s impassioned Ukraine speech The Duke of Sussex delivered a speech at the Kyiv Security Forum as ‘a soldier who understands service’. Evening Standard · Apr 24
The US protected ships from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz in the ‘80s. Could it again? The U.S. Navy has long been familiar with the small boat tactics deployed by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard The Independent UK · Apr 24
Iranian Footage Of IRGC Boarding Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Appears To Be Staged, Says BBC Verify Iranian footage of IRGC boarding ships in the Strait of Hormuz is under scrutiny, with experts suggesting some scenes were staged after the ships were seized International Business Times UK · Apr 24
US envoy and Trump’s son-in-law to travel to Pakistan amid hopes for renewed Iran peace talks – as it happened Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan, White House says; Iranian state media says foreign minister Abbas Araqchi traveling to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow The Guardian - AU · Apr 24
The Independent UK · Apr 24 PHOTO ESSAY: Chernobyl liquidators return to where they faced an invisible enemy Their mission was to clean up the worst nuclear accident in history.
The Times of India · Apr 24 Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei awaiting prosthetic leg after strike, suffered severe facial burns: Report Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces significant medical challenges post-bomb attack, impacting his direct engagement. This has amplified the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence, with analysts suggesting a shift towards a 'board-style' leadership where military commanders hold sway. The situation casts uncertainty over ongoing ceasefire talks and diplomatic pathways.
The Times of India · Apr 24 'A very historic meeting': Trump announces three-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following high-level talks at the White House involving senior officials from both countries.
The Guardian - US · Apr 24 Trump news at a glance: a tale of two blockades as US and Iran spin their control over strait of Hormuz US report warns it could take six months to clear strait of mines as Trump declares ‘total control’ over key waterway – key US politics stories from Thursday 23 April at a glance
International Business Times UK · Apr 24 'I'm Speaking To The UK More Than Prince Harry': Trump Shades Meghan Markle's Husband Ahead King Charles, Queen Camilla's US Visit Donald Trump criticizes Prince Harry's role in representing UK interests after the Duke's visit to Ukraine, amid ongoing tensions and a royal visit to the US.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23 Ukraine war briefing: Trump bristles at Prince Harry’s passionate plea for Ukraine Duke of Sussex says US must ‘honour obligations’ as it persuaded Ukraine to give up nuclear weapons; US president retorts that Harry doesn’t speak for Britain. What we know on day 1,521
Axios · Apr 23 Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says Iran has claimed Israeli attacks in Lebanon constitute a violation of its truce with the U.S.
International Business Times · Apr 23 Iran Reportedly Deploys More Mines In The Strait Of Hormuz Amid Lack Of Talks Iran has continued laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with the U.S. remain at a standstill, according to a new report.
International Business Times UK · Apr 23 Face Burnt, Multiple Surgeries: Mojtaba Khamenei's Health Update Reveals Shocking New Details Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, faces severe injuries affecting governance, with IRGC generals taking on more decision-making roles amid his recovery.
International Business Times UK · Apr 23 'Completely Unacceptable': Strait of Hormuz Could Take 6 Months to Fully Open But Pentagon Dismisses Report The Pentagon denies claims that reopening the Strait of Hormuz could take six months, amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US.
International Business Times · Apr 23 Some Israeli, U.S. Officials Reportedly Believe Mojtaba Khamenei Is Not Ruling Iran Some officials in Israel and the U.S. believe that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is not ruling Iran, with control being exerted by the revolutionary guard, according to a new report.