CEOs are lining up behind the $1,000 Trump Accounts for babies Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Apr 7
Pete Hegseth Compares Rescued Airman to Jesus Christ Rising From the Dead in Controversial Easter Briefing Pete Hegseth's Easter remarks comparing a rescued airman to Jesus sparked debates on Christian nationalism in the military. Also, explore reactions to Trump's threats against Iran's infrastructure. International Business Times UK · Apr 7
Donald Trump says ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran ignores demands Attacks on Iran increase and Israel tells Iranians to avoid train travel as deadline to reopen strait of Hormuz looms The Guardian - US · Apr 7
Trump Tells Kids They Can Sell His Autograph for $25K on eBay At White House Easter Egg Roll President Trump jokes with children at the White House Easter Egg Roll, telling them they could sell his autograph for $25,000 on eBay. International Business Times UK · Apr 7
Albanese to fly to Singapore to discuss fuel security as Australian petrol prices stop falling Prime minister speaks with China in bid to shore up fuel shipments to Australia The Guardian - AU · Apr 7
Trump Threatens Iran Power Grid Strikes as Tuesday Deadline Nears, Says Each Plant Will Be 'Burning' and 'Exploding' US President Trump warns Iran of imminent military strikes on key infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, escalating tensions and affecting global oil markets. International Business Times UK · Apr 7
Trump says he is ‘not at all’ worried about committing war crimes in Iran The US president has threatened to bomb energy facilities in Iran if the regime does not meet his deadline The Independent UK · Apr 7
JP Morgan Chase head warns of unexpected global interest rate shocks as a result of Iran war Jamie Dimon also appears to criticise Donald Trump for distancing the US from its allies The Independent UK · Apr 7
Markets send mixed signals ahead of Trump's deadline to escalate Iran war European and Asian markets sent mixed signals on Tuesday in anticipation of US President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to agree to a deal "before all Hell will reign down on them". Euronews · Apr 7
PHOTO ESSAY: A journey into Iran, where daily life unfolds against a backdrop of war On a 12-hour drive across Iran, Associated Press reporters saw a religious center damaged by an airstrike and billboards vowing revenge against America and Israel. But for most of the trip, they saw quieter scenes of daily life unfolding against a backdrop of war and anxiety. The Independent UK · Apr 7
New DHS chief Markwayne Mullin floats removing customs and immigration from major airports in sanctuary cities Mullin has hit out at sanctuary cities with international airports, questioning whether their policies are legal The Independent UK · Apr 7
We won’t help save Wireless Festival by meeting Kanye West, say Jewish leaders Festival organisers facing backlash over ‘appalling decision’ to book the US rapper The Independent UK · Apr 7
International Business Times UK · Apr 7 Pam Bondi Portrait Reportedly Found in DOJ Trash Just One Day After Trump Fires Her Pam Bondi portrait reportedly found in DOJ trash just one day after Trump fired her as attorney general, with images showing it in a bin near the president's portrait
The Times of India · Apr 7 Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jubail oil facility hit; key industrial hub accounting for 7% of GDP impacted Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched toward the Kingdom’s Eastern Region, adding that assessments were under way to determine any damage.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Tucker Carlson criticizes Trump’s expletive-fueled Easter message threatening Iran: ‘Who do you think you are?’ Conservative broadcaster long opposed to military intervention against Tehran rebukes president over sweary social media post demanding reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7 Oil and gas crisis from Iran war worse than 1973, 1979 and 2022 together, says IEA Oil prices swing and stock markets tense on approach to Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz
International Business Times UK · Apr 7 US Soldier's Wife 'Ripped Away' by ICE Agents During Military ID Process Annie Ramos, wife of Army staff sergeant Matthew Blank, is detained by ICE at Fort Polk amid immigration enforcement challenges under Trump administration, highlighting military family struggles.
The Times of India · Apr 7 'Friendly ties with them do not land you up as part of Akhand Bharat': Pak Senator questions India-UAE ties Pakistan Senator Mushahid Hussain on Tuesday raised concerns over the deepening relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates, warning that growing ties between the two countries could have long-term geopolitical implications.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Iran tells young people to make human chains around power plants ahead of Trump’s deadline The Revolutionary Guard is also urging parents to send their children to man checkpoints
The Times of India · Apr 7 'Bleeding profusely, hiding in crevice': Trump discloses details of daring rescue of downed US pilot in Iran President Trump detailed a daring US rescue of a downed F-15E officer in Iran, who survived nearly 48 hours behind enemy lines despite severe injuries. The complex mission involved 155 aircraft and intelligence tactics to confuse Iranian forces, culminating in a successful extraction despite last-minute complications.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Iran war briefing: Trump warns Iran ‘can be taken out’ if deadline not met IN FULL
Euronews · Apr 7 Newsletter: Trump sharpens threatening rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz Also in this newsletter: US President JD Vance travels to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán for the general elections. UN Goodwill Ambassador and actress Kristin Davis talks about the war in Sudan.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Asian shares mostly higher ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen oil route Asian shares are trading mostly higher as oil prices continued to surge ahead of a deadline that U.S. President Donald Trump set for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or risk its power plants and bridges being bombed