Counter-terror police investigate London arson attacks on Iranian and Jewish targets Officers looking into attacks on Iran International media offices, synagogue and Jewish charity ambulances The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
3 Ways to Keep Control of Your Investments as Oil Prices Create Turbulence Traders and speculators are already executing their respective plans. Here's what investors can do about the energy shock. Kiplinger · Apr 16
The Guardian view on a ceasefire for Lebanon: Trump has promised a pause. Civilians need real peace Editorial: A deeply scarred country is caught in a war not of its making, seeking a solution which lies outside its hands The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Lindsey Graham Says He's 'Confident' Trump Won't Extend Ceasefire Beyond Next Week Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said he is "confident" that President Donald Trump won't extend the ceasefire with Iran after next week's deadline, claiming that doing so would allow Tehran to buy time without moving towards a deal. International Business Times · Apr 16
Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon after ‘excellent conversations’ Halt to seven weeks of fighting will be followed by first Israeli-Lebanese summit in decades The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
US House narrowly rejects war powers resolution as dissent grows Resolution needed two more votes to pass, but Democrats now appear solidified in opposition The Guardian - US · Apr 16
Warning for borrowers as RBA frets over its credibility The Reserve Bank is worried about 1970s-style runaway inflation if it loses credibility in fighting inflation, as analysts warn of up to five more rate hikes. AAP · Apr 16
Hegseth Compares Media to Biblical 'Pharisees', Deepens Recent Pattern of Religious Messaging at Pentagon Hegseth described what he called an "endless stream of garbage" from the media and questioned reporters' motivations in covering the conflict in Iran Latin Times · Apr 16
Trump team cancels million-dollar contract with Catholic charity amid president’s feud with Pope Leo Pope Leo told reporters that he is not afraid of the Trump administration The Independent UK · Apr 16
Inside the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announced by Trump: When it starts, what it includes, and why it is historic President Donald Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a potentially major diplomatic breakthrough in a war that has widened the fallout from the broader regional conflict with Iran and pushed the two longtime enemies into their most direct political engagement in decades. Latin Times · Apr 16
Israel-Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire: What it means for Iran-US peace talks US President Donald Trump has brokered a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, inviting both leaders to the White House for crucial talks. This move aims to de-escalate regional tensions after months of heightened conflict. While battlefield clashes with Iran have eased, economic and strategic pressures persist, particularly around the… The Times of India · Apr 16
Hegseth channels his inner Tarantino with fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction The defense secretary said his prayer drew on Ezekiel, but wording closely matches Quentin Tarantino dialogue The Guardian - US · Apr 16
Congress Declines Again To Rein in Trump's Iran War Republicans can’t decide whether the war is too early to stop, too late to stop, or nonexistent in the first place. Reason · Apr 16
Axios · Apr 16 House hands Trump a win with failed Iran war powers vote It is the third time House Democrats have failed to pass an Iran war powers resolution.
Euronews · Apr 16 Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says in social media post Trump had announced earlier on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting, in what would have been the first direct conversation in more than 30 years.
International Business Times UK · Apr 16 Karoline Leavitt Claimed Gas Prices Are Down Under Trump While Americans Are Paying Nearly a Dollar More at the Pump Karoline Leavitt's claim of falling gas prices is contradicted by AAA data showing a rise since Operation Epic Fury began, as Treasury Secretary Bessent defends the administration.
International Business Times · Apr 16 Iran And U.S. Now Turn To Temporary Deal Preventing a Return To Hostilities As Key Issues Remain Unsolved: Report Iran and the U.S. are now negotiating a temporary deal to prevent a return to hostilities as agreeing on a final framework to end the war remains complicated, according to a new report.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Hegseth warns US is ‘locked and loaded’ to attack Iran again if they don’t agree to peace deal Defence secretary said US forces are ‘reloading with more power than ever before’ but that Trump would ‘rather not do it’
Axios · Apr 16 Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon The ceasefire proposal is politically sensitive for Netanyahu, but could help Trump reach a peace deal with Iran.
Euronews · Apr 16 Pakistan PM Sharif visits Doha as regional mediation gathers pace for US–Iran talks With the fragile ceasefire holding and signs of de-escalation emerging, Pakistan’s mediation efforts to revive US–Iran talks are gathering pace, reflecting a broader push to contain tensions across the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Bulletin PM briefing: Why vaccine disinformation spread and Hegseth’s bizarre biblical rant Why vaccine disinformation spread across the UK during Covid pandemic. Hegseth brands media ‘Pharisees’ in bizarre biblical rant at Iran war briefing. UK’s armed forces need a ‘decade of renewal’, warns former military chief. China demands Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after…
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Stephen Miller warns that Iran war could continue ‘indefinitely’ Trump administration officials have consistently insisted the US has won the war, despite faltering peace negotiations
Euronews · Apr 16 Iran to blame for closing Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf leader The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects.