Epstein survivor who voted for Trump says she now fears ‘we’re not going to get justice’ Jena Lisa Jones says she backed Trump in 2024 election because of his campaign promises to release Epstein files The Guardian - US · Mar 26
Pentagon prepares for massive "final blow" of Iran war Multiple scenarios under consideration involve thousands of boots on the ground. Axios · Mar 26
War in Iran ‘not a Nato matter’, Finland president says in defence of alliance - as it happened The comments came after the US president lashed out as Nato, saying it didn’t help to open the strait of Hormuz when requested The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
'They had their coordinates': Israel dropped Iran's Aragchi, Qalibaf from hit list on Pakistan's request? Pakistan claims it successfully intervened with Washington to prevent Israel from targeting senior Iranian officials, Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. Islamabad argued their elimination would leave no one for de-escalation talks. This follows reports of Israel granting temporary immunity to the Iranian figures during ongoing… The Times of India · Mar 26
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government struggles under the ‘stress test’ posed by Middle East war Crises “stress test” governments and countries. Memories remain vivid of COVID, which put immense pressures on the Australian economy, the federation and Commonwealth and state budgets. The Conversation · Mar 26
The biggest winners and losers of the tariff war as AI-related trade skyrockets A report published this month by the McKinsey Global Institute offers one of the most rigorous accountings of last year's trade war. Its verdict confounds almost every prediction made when the tariffs were first introduced. Euronews · Mar 26
100 days to 250 years, with 350 million invited With 100 days to go until the nation’s 250th birthday, a commission set up by Congress to organize the celebrations is reasserting itself after several months in the shadows of a separate White House planning group. The commission, known as America250, this week unveiled plans for a series of nationwide… Roll Call · Mar 26
Iran war briefing: Trump extends strike deadline citing ‘very good’ talks President Donald Trump has extended a pause on threatened strikes against Iran's energy facilities by 10 days, claiming the extension was at Tehran's request and that talks to end the war were "going very well". The Pentagon is considering sending another 10,000 troops to the Middle East, according to a… The Independent UK · Mar 26
Melania Trump Delivers Brief Opening Remarks at 'Be Best' Summit Attended by 38 Nations, Leaves After Just 7 Minutes First Lady Melania Trump addressed global leaders at the Fostering the Future Summit, highlighting cooperation in education and technology. Her brief appearance sparked discussions about her short engagement. International Business Times UK · Mar 26
'They’ll get mowed down': Did Trump reject Netanyahu’s plan to urge Iranians to protest? US president Trump reportedly rejected Israeli prime minister Netanyahu's proposal for a joint public call for Iranians to protest, fearing high civilian casualties. While Israel prioritizes fostering an uprising, the US views regime change as a secondary outcome. This divergence emerged after Israeli strikes targeting key Iranian security figures, aimed… The Times of India · Mar 26
Iran Rejects US Peace Plan via Pakistan, Sets 5 Conditions to End War Including Strait of Hormuz Control US-Iran tensions escalate as Iran rejects a ceasefire proposal, demanding control over the Strait of Hormuz and war reparations. Learn how this impacts global oil supply and market stability. International Business Times UK · Mar 26
North Korea, Belarus leaders meet in Pyongyang, sign friendship treaty Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have held talks in North Korea’s capital and signed a friendship and cooperation treaty The Independent UK · Mar 26
'It was already open': Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif jabs US’ ‘shifted war goal’ on Strait of Hormuz NEW DELHI: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif took a jibe at the United States and Israel, saying that the goal of their war against Iran has “shifted to reopening the Strait of Hormuz." The Times of India · Mar 26
Newsletter: Cut Hungary from EU talks unless it explains allegations of leaks to Russia - Barroso Also in this neswsletter: The embattled EU-US trade deal is expected to clear the final hurdle in a vote in the European Parliament's plenary. Euronews · Mar 26
International Business Times UK · Mar 26 Bernie Sanders Reveals 15 Billionaires Spent $433M to Buy Elections, Musk Family Leading Top Donations Uncover the influence of billionaires like the Musk family on US midterm elections with $433M in donations. Learn about Bernie Sanders' push for campaign finance reform and the effects of Citizens United.
The Times of India · Mar 26 Gulf states 'losing patience' with Iran, could join US-Israel war against Tehran: Report Iran’s Gulf neighbours are weighing the possibility of joining the United States-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic but could be pushed further into entering the conflict if Tehran follows through on its threats to target their critical infrastructure, according to people familiar with the situation.
The Times of India · Mar 26 US President Donald Trump says he wants Iran war to end within weeks: Report President Trump aims to conclude the Iran conflict within weeks, believing it's in its final stages. He has urged officials to adhere to a four-to-six-week timeline, potentially before a summit with China's Xi Jinping. White House states Iran expressed willingness to talk, leading to postponed strikes. However, Tehran insists hostilities…
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Trump confirms May visit to China after Iran war forces delay to landmark trip US president says he’s visiting Beijing on 14-15 May
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26 Thursday briefing: Why most Israelis back the conflict with Iran, even as international support wanes In today’s newsletter: This new war has exposed widening fractures between Israel and its allies, and the country finds itself increasingly out of step with global opinion
International Business Times UK · Mar 26 NASA Moon Base Concept: This Is What The Space Agency's $20 Billion Plan Brings Discover NASA's phased plan to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon through the Artemis programme, involving government, commercial, and international partnerships.
The Times of India · Mar 26 Trump’s China visit set for May 14–15 after delay over Iran war; talks with Xi planned in Beijing President Donald Trump will visit China on May 14-15 for state talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, a meeting rescheduled due to the Iran conflict. This marks Trump's first trip to China in eight years and follows a previous trade truce. Discussions are anticipated to cover trade, Taiwan, and…
Euronews · Mar 26 Pasta la vista tariffs: EU–Australia deal puts olive oil, sausages and honey on discount After eight years of fraught negotiations, Europe and Australia have finally struck a trade deal. From champagne to critical minerals, here is what changes — and for whom.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26 Afternoon Update: RBA official’s rate hike warning; ABC boss’s ‘utterly offensive’ comments condemned; and ‘boy kibble’ goes viral Iran war ‘making us all poorer’, but bank may need to raise interest rates again to curtail inflation, assistant governor says
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26 Thursday news quiz: security scrapes, sordid statues and feral ferrets Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Iran and US harden positions as Tehran keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz Iran and the United States hardened their positions as diplomacy aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the war appeared to be faltering