The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Australia urges Middle East ceasefire in peace talks

Penny Wong has held talks with foreign counterparts as a delicate ceasefire between the US and Iran teeters.

AAP · Apr 20

US Government Allegedly to Ban World Cup Attendees If Social Media Profile Deems Them Antisemitic

The US plans to implement social media vetting for 2026 World Cup attendees, focusing on antisemitism. This has sparked debate over privacy and security, with officials clarifying the policy's scope.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20

FBI Director Kash Patel Sues Atlantic Over Friday's Article

Some excerpts from the Complaint in Patel v. Atlantic Monthly Group LLC (D.D.C.), filed today: Kashyap P. Patel, the Director of… The post FBI Director Kash Patel Sues Atlantic Over Friday's Article appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Apr 20

Can New York Survive Mamdani's Tax Plan?

Plus: Trump orders psychedelic drug research, Palantir calls for national service, and confusion surrounds Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

Reason · Apr 20

(VIDEO) Disabled Veterans Arrested at Capitol During Anti-Iran War Protest

Veterans and military family members protesting President Donald Trump's war in Iran were arrested inside the Cannon House Office Building Rotunda on Monday, bringing one of the country's most symbolically powerful anti-war constituencies directly into the Capitol complex as public skepticism over the conflict continues to deepen

Latin Times · Apr 20

‘Tethered to a galaxy far, far away’: Former diplomats doubt Trump’s Iran talks can deliver in time

Oil is already climbing again after the ceasefire started withering this weekend.

Fortune · Apr 20

Trump extends ceasefire after Iran derails second round of peace talks

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The Independent UK · Apr 20

Morning Mail: Vance prepares for peace talks, gangs ‘rorting’ NDIS, how many bins is too many?

US vice-president is flying to Pakistan but Tehran’s involvement still in doubt; MPs told criminals are using disability insurance scheme to make money

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20

US seizes Iranian ship but both sides say Pakistan talks on

TOI Correspondent from Washington: Despite mixed signals, especially over the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship by the US as part of its blockade of the Hormuz, both sides indicated they were planning to send negotiators to peace talks in Pakistan this week. Quoting officials, the NYT reported that US…

The Times of India · Apr 20

Stocks Settle Lower on Doubts Over a Middle East Peace Deal

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.31%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.22%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 20