Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire and demands ‘get it done!’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 16
Lebanese President Refuses To Talk To Israeli PM Netanyahu Over Ongoing Strikes: Report Lebanese President Joseph Aoun refused to talk to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday despite announcements that a conversation between country leaders would take place. International Business Times · Apr 16
Donald Trump Aides Admit to Creating 'Ghost Job' to Keep Kristi Noem Out of the Senate—Is She a Liability? Trump aides allegedly created a 'made up' special envoy job to keep Kristi Noem out of a South Dakota Senate race, according to multiple administration sources. International Business Times UK · Apr 16
Major humiliation for Donald Trump as ships ignore his Hormuz blockade bluff and sail right through Donald Trump’s high-stakes gamble to squeeze Iran by blockading the Strait of Hormuz just got a reality check. Within hours of the U.S. Navy’s supposed ironclad blockade taking effect, multiple ships — including some linked to Iran and even a Chinese tanker — sailed right through the waterway like it… The Mary Sue · Apr 15
Trump would "welcome" Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official Trump would "welcome and be happy with an end of hostilities." Axios · Apr 15
David Lammy still plays an important role in UK foreign policy – but he is not the only one Keir Starmer conducts much of Britain’s diplomacy himself, but beneath him is a team of trusted advisers The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
Veterans mark the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs Invasion with a new museum in Miami Manuel Portuondo was a teenager when his family fled Cuba for Miami in 1960 The Independent UK · Apr 15
120,000 drones and more missiles: Allies double down on Ukraine aid in Berlin Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov emphasised that Kyiv is pushing to scale up domestic drone production and accelerate deliveries to the frontline. Euronews · Apr 15
US Senate fails to pass war powers resolution for fourth time – as it happened White House denies US asked for ceasefire extension and says negotiations are ‘ongoing’; Benjamin Netanyahu says ‘too early to say how matter will end’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 15
JD Vance says his ‘arrangement’ with his wife is just like dealing with Iran. Curious if his wife would agree On Saturday, while United States President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio enjoyed a UFC event, Vice President JD Vance was in Pakistan negotiating with Iranian leaders over a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran after more than a month of fighting a war initiated by the… The Mary Sue · Apr 14
Lebanon and Israel hold major talks hailed as ‘historic opportunity’ after weeks of conflict IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 14
Israel and Lebanon have ‘wonderful exchange’ but remain in deadlock after first talks in decades U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the talks a "historic opportunity" but made it clear that no immediate breakthrough agreement was anticipated The Independent UK · Apr 14
Israeli ambassador hails 'wonderful exchange' following talks with Lebanon Lebanon was pulled into the region-wide Iran war on 2 March after Hezbollah attacked Israel, it said in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Euronews · Apr 14
Vance hits rough patch as Iran talks falter, Orbán goes down in Hungary President Donald Trump might have declared Vice President JD Vance did a “good job” in weekend talks that did not produce a peace pact with Iran, but there are scant signs his recent high-profile international setbacks improved his political prospects to be the next commander-in-chief. The lack of a deal… Roll Call · Apr 14
Radio France Internationale · Apr 14 US to host rare talks between Lebanon and Israel despite Hezbollah boycott Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for US-mediated talks on ending the war in Lebanon – the first high-level talks of this nature in 30 years. But the prospects of an agreement appear slim after pro-Iran Hezbollah said it would not respect the outcome.
Evening Standard · Apr 14 Starmer chairs new committee to respond to Iran crisis The formation of a new Cabinet committee is a signal the situation in the Middle East will have a prolonged impact on the UK.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Iran-US war latest: Trump says war is close to over as US claims ‘maritime superiority’ in Middle East JD Vance said Trump ‘wants to make the grand bargain’ with Iran after peace talks failed over the weekend
Axios · Apr 14 Rubio to host Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors for talks amid ceasefire effort The talks will take place amid fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and an Israeli ground invasion in southern Lebanon.
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Iran war: Families will bear the cost of instability, says Chancellor Rachel Reeves Rachel Reeves to urge coordinated action to tackle the global economic shock caused by Iran war
Evening Standard · Apr 13 Families bearing cost of instability, says Chancellor amid US Iran blockade Rachel Reeves is set to urge coordinated action to tackle the global economic shock caused by the war at a Washington summit.
The Mary Sue · Apr 13 After 21 hours, JD Vance admits that Iran and the US still has no agreement Vice President JD Vance announced that the United States and Iran have not reached an agreement regarding the war after 21 hours of rigorous negotiations.
International Business Times UK · Apr 13 Over 1M Americans 'At Risk' in Middle East War Zone as DOGE Cuts Leave State Department Unable to Help Fired foreign service officers say the State Department rejected their offers to help evacuate Americans from the Iran war zone.
The Independent UK · Apr 13 JD Vance mocked over weekend of failures in Iran and Hungary: ‘On a historic roll’ Vice president saw 21 hours of peace talks with Tehran end without agreement and then Viktor Orban driven from power in Budapest, days after receiving his personal endorsement
The Guardian - US · Apr 13 Trump news at a glance: president renews threat to Iranian power plants and bridges after talks fail Donald Trump has said the US will begin blockading the strait of Hormuz in an attempt to take control of the strategic waterway. Key US politics stories from Sunday 12 April at a glance
The Times of India · Apr 12 How are China and Iran cornering US without firing a shot amid tensions in Gulf China and Iran are increasingly using global supply chains and strategic chokepoints to counter the United States, reshaping economic warfare and exposing Washington’s vulnerabilities, according to a report by The Washington Post that examines how, when, where, why and how these tactics are playing out in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape.