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 The Independent UK · Mar 26
US-Iran mediation: JD Vance might visit Pakistan over weekend to talk it out with Tehran US vice president JD Vance might visit Pakistan this week for crucial talks aimed at de-escalating the Middle East conflict with Iran. This potential visit, part of backchannel diplomacy, follows indications that Iran prefers negotiating through Vance. Pakistan has offered to host these sensitive discussions, even as the US maintains… The Times of India · Mar 26
Iran-US war latest: Trump extends pause on energy plant strikes and says talks with Tehran going ‘very well’ The US may send an additional 10,000 troops on top of the thousands of service members already dispatched to the region, according to a new report The Independent UK · Mar 26
Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers Iran war disrupts energy supplies Nuclear power is getting a second look across Southeast Asia to prepare for surging demand for power for artificial intelligence-focused data centers The Independent UK · Mar 26
Gulf states’ scepticism over alleged US-Iran talks signals a distrust of Trump Reluctance to cheerlead alleged US ceasefire efforts reflects suspicion talk of peace could be another foil for escalation The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
Trump says Tehran negotiators ‘begging’ for US deal to end Iran war Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran is “begging” for a deal as both sides trade demands, amid intensifying airstrikes and the Strait of Hormuz closure continuing to drive oil prices higher. Euronews · Mar 26
The Latest: Trump says Iran is eager to make deal after Tehran dismisses his ceasefire plan President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a deal to end the Iran war is near, after Tehran dismissed his 15-point ceasefire plan and issued its own sweeping demands to stop fighting as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries The Independent UK · Mar 26
Asian stocks fall and oil prices rise again as Middle East war shows no signs of relenting Oil prices continue to fluctuate as Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway through which a fifth of the world’s crude typically passes, remains shut The Independent UK · Mar 26
Growth rate slowed in US metro areas in 2025, with steepest drops along the southern border New U.S. Census Bureau population estimates show that U.S. growth in metro areas slowed sharply as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties The Independent UK · Mar 26
Louisiana's crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workers Louisiana officials warn that the state's $300 million crawfish industry faces dire economic consequences because of a shortage of temporary seasonal workers via the H-2B visa program The Independent UK · Mar 26
A sweeping Idaho bill would criminalize transgender bathroom use in private businesses Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a crime for transgender people to use bathrooms matching their gender identity, even in private businesses The Independent UK · Mar 26
What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll A new AP-NORC poll finds that men and women have different views on who has the advantage when it comes to earning competitive wages The Independent UK · Mar 26
Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive The Independent UK · Mar 26
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Corey Lewandowski ‘out-of-government’ after photo shows him with Kristi Noem in Guyana: report Both Noem and Lewandowski have denied rumors of an affair, with the former describing the accusations as ‘garbage’
The Times of India · Mar 26 ‘Trump doesn’t bluff’: White House warns Iran, says ‘will unleash hell’ against 'any miscalculation' The White House issued a stern warning to Iran, stating President Trump is prepared to "unleash hell" if Tehran rejects a deal to end the Middle East conflict. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted that Iran has been militarily defeated and will face intensified strikes if it fails to…
The Times of India · Mar 26 'Can’t tell him every single thing': Report claims Trump shown video daily of 'successful' strikes on Iran The US military reported exceeding 10,000 strikes in its ongoing campaign, claiming it is ahead of schedule. However, a report suggests President Trump receives curated video updates highlighting only the most successful strikes, potentially omitting the full scope of the conflict. US Central Command stated the operation has significantly degraded…
The Times of India · Mar 26 'They'll be killed by their own people or us': Trump says Iran 'afraid' to admit it wants a deal President Trump asserted Iran desires a deal but fears its own people and the US. He highlighted decisive military actions against Iran's nuclear ambitions, claiming US systems intercepted 100 missiles. Trump criticized past administrations for inaction and vowed to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat, comparing it to 'cutting out cancer'.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Trump receives yet another prize while addressing Republican fundraiser with rambling speech blasting Democrats The president’s hour-long speech touched on voter ID, mail-in ballots and the war with Iran
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US has linked security guarantees to ceding of Donbas Ukrainian president says peace deal proposed by US includes handing over land to Russia. What we know on day 1,492
The Guardian - US · Mar 26 Trump news at a glance: administration official warns of ‘dire situation’ at US airports ahead of World Cup New hires will not be ready to work checkpoints until well after the mega event, acting head of TSA says
Reason · Mar 26 What Would Have Been Justice Scalia's Legacy If He Survived Into The Trump Presidency? Richard Re poses thought provoking questions about a Scalia counterfactual on Earth 2.0.
The Guardian - US · Mar 26 Trump housing chief requests new criminal investigation into Letitia James Bill Pulte reportedly urges examination of alleged fraud as New York attorney general’s lawyer attacks ‘vendetta’
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Russia sending drones to Iran to help war effort, Western intelligence says Vladimir Putin has remained a close ally to the Tehran regime
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Iran threatens to seize control of another key strait in Red Sea if Trump launches ground invasion The Houthi rebels in Yemen have so far not entered the war despite ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard