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Iran war: What's happening on day 55 after Trump extended ceasefire?

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Iran's leaders debate war and peace after Trump ceasefire extension

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Iran's gunboat fires on container ship off Oman coast

fromAxios

Trump gives Iran days to end power struggle, return to peace talks

Iran's leadership is fractured, with military and civilian negotiators at odds and lacking communication with Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Here is the biggest problem Washington faces: Iran sees no need to compromise | Sina Toossi

Iran views post-ceasefire talks as a continuation of conflict, maintaining leverage despite US pressure and seeking a broader strategic settlement.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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Iran standoff with US intensifies amid fresh threats and shipping fears - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Iran has rejected negotiations, issued threats of escalation, and set red lines for future talks amid rising tensions with the US and Gulf states.

3 hours ago

Iran war: What's happening on day 55 after Trump extended ceasefire?

Iran blames US for stalled negotiations due to blockade and threats, while seeking dialogue and peace talks.

19 hours ago

Iran's leaders debate war and peace after Trump ceasefire extension

Iranian state media promotes war readiness while some citizens call for moderation and reason in response to ongoing tensions.

Iran's gunboat fires on container ship off Oman coast

Iran's IRGC fired on a commercial vessel in response to US actions, claiming violation of ceasefire and armed piracy after US seizure of an Iranian ship.

fromAxios

Trump gives Iran days to end power struggle, return to peace talks

Iran's leadership is fractured, with military and civilian negotiators at odds and lacking communication with Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Here is the biggest problem Washington faces: Iran sees no need to compromise | Sina Toossi

Iran views post-ceasefire talks as a continuation of conflict, maintaining leverage despite US pressure and seeking a broader strategic settlement.

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Deaths of two CIA agents in Mexico raise alarms about US interference

The deaths of CIA agents in Mexico have raised concerns about U.S.-Mexico security cooperation and national sovereignty.

#cuba

1 hour ago

Diaz-Canel: There is no negotiation' with US other than on Cuban terms

Cuban President Diaz-Canel insists negotiations with the U.S. must respect Cuban conditions, rejecting any discussion of internal issues or regime change.

US news

Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted

Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump's energy blockade

Cuba and the US held respectful talks in Havana amid tensions over an energy blockade.

Cuban president defiant amid US pressure and energy blockade threats

Cuban President Diaz-Canel emphasizes readiness to confront US threats while marking the anniversary of the socialist revolution.

Cuban president vows defense of island if US invades

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel emphasizes readiness to confront potential US aggression while celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion.

fromwww.mediaite.com

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Cuba's President Defiant Amid Trump Threats: If We Need To Die, We'll Die'

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Diaz-Canel: There is no negotiation' with US other than on Cuban terms

Cuban President Diaz-Canel insists negotiations with the U.S. must respect Cuban conditions, rejecting any discussion of internal issues or regime change.

US news

Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted

Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump's energy blockade

Cuba and the US held respectful talks in Havana amid tensions over an energy blockade.

Cuban president defiant amid US pressure and energy blockade threats

Cuban President Diaz-Canel emphasizes readiness to confront US threats while marking the anniversary of the socialist revolution.

Cuban president vows defense of island if US invades

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel emphasizes readiness to confront potential US aggression while celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion.

fromwww.mediaite.com

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Cuba's President Defiant Amid Trump Threats: If We Need To Die, We'll Die'

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SF politics

12 hours ago

Top ministers quit after Peru's president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal

Peru's interim president deferred a decision on purchasing F-16 jets, leading to ministerial resignations and US concerns over bad faith negotiations.

#canada

Canada news

Canada's PM says strong U.S. economic ties were a strength but are now a weakness that must be fixed. 'We have to take care of ourselves' | Fortune

Canada news

Canadian PM says close economic ties with US have become a weakness'

Canada news

Canada's PM says strong U.S. economic ties were a strength but are now a weakness that must be fixed. 'We have to take care of ourselves' | Fortune

Canada's economic ties to the U.S. have shifted from strength to weakness, necessitating diversification and new trade agreements.

Canada news

Canadian PM says close economic ties with US have become a weakness'

Canada must reduce reliance on the US and strengthen economic ties with other countries due to changing trade dynamics.

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#strait-of-hormuz

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Iran warns Hormuz will stay shut unless US lifts siege on its ports

Tehran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz unless the US lifts its restrictions on Iranian ports.

fromThe Washington Post

How geography powers Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade

Iran's geographical advantage in the Strait of Hormuz continues to influence shipping traffic amid escalating tensions and a fragile ceasefire.

Only five ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, far below Iran's pledge as negotiations begin | Fortune

Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, significantly reducing ship traffic during the ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel.

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Iran warns Hormuz will stay shut unless US lifts siege on its ports

Tehran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz unless the US lifts its restrictions on Iranian ports.

fromThe Washington Post

How geography powers Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade

Iran's geographical advantage in the Strait of Hormuz continues to influence shipping traffic amid escalating tensions and a fragile ceasefire.

Only five ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, far below Iran's pledge as negotiations begin | Fortune

Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, significantly reducing ship traffic during the ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel.

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fromThe Atlantic

5 days ago

Ukraine Has Written Off the United States

Ukraine has shifted its diplomatic focus away from the U.S. and is seeking new military partnerships amid growing disillusionment with American support.

#south-africa

Who is Roelf Meyer, South Africa's new ambassador to the US?

Roelf Meyer has been appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US to improve strained diplomatic ties.

South Africa names apartheid-era negotiator as ambassador to US

South Africa appointed Roelf Meyer as ambassador to the US to improve strained diplomatic relations.

Right-wing politics

South Africa names new US ambassador amid tense Trump ties

Why have US-South Africa relations soured?

Cyril Ramaphosa criticized global right-wing forces, particularly Trump, amid deteriorating South Africa-US relations and a shift towards BRICS countries.

Who is Roelf Meyer, South Africa's new ambassador to the US?

Roelf Meyer has been appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US to improve strained diplomatic ties.

South Africa names apartheid-era negotiator as ambassador to US

South Africa appointed Roelf Meyer as ambassador to the US to improve strained diplomatic relations.

Right-wing politics

South Africa names new US ambassador amid tense Trump ties

Why have US-South Africa relations soured?

Cyril Ramaphosa criticized global right-wing forces, particularly Trump, amid deteriorating South Africa-US relations and a shift towards BRICS countries.

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fromwww.bbc.com

Starmer 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war

I'm not going to change my mind, I'm not going to yield, it is not in our national interest to join this war and we will not do so.

UK politics

A pope who uses his brain': Vatican locals and visitors take sides in Leo v Trump spat

Trump's tirade on social media included accusations that Pope Leo was weak on crime and foreign policy, claiming he was elected only because Trump was in the White House.

US Elections

Venezuela: 100 days with acting President Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela's interim government, led by Delcy Rodriguez, is aligning with U.S. interests following Maduro's capture.

fromThe Cipher Brief

Trump Is Getting His Way in Caracas - But It's Complicated

Restoration of Venezuela requires expelling foreign influences and collaborating with corrupt local leaders for now.

Venezuela: 100 days with acting President Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela's interim government, led by Delcy Rodriguez, is aligning with U.S. interests following Maduro's capture.

fromThe Cipher Brief

Trump Is Getting His Way in Caracas - But It's Complicated

Restoration of Venezuela requires expelling foreign influences and collaborating with corrupt local leaders for now.

more#venezuela

EU data protection

fromComputerWeekly.com

UK reliance on US big tech companies is 'national security risk', claims report | Computer Weekly

The UK is at risk due to over-reliance on US tech companies for critical infrastructure, impacting national security.

Trump has wanted to humble Iran since 1980. He may be humbling the American empire instead | Fortune

Donald Trump's longstanding desire to confront Iran has influenced his foreign policy decisions throughout his career, culminating in military actions during his presidency.

UK forced to shelve legislation to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The UK government has been forced to shelve its legislation to hand the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius, after the US dropped its support for the agreement.

World news

New Zealand asks US to send fuel tankers to Pacific to alleviate pressure caused by Iran war

New Zealand urged the US to send fuel tankers to the Pacific to mitigate economic impacts from the Middle East conflict.

#north-korea

North Korea keeping Iran at arm's length, reports Seoul

North Korea is distancing from Iran to pursue a new relationship with the US, according to South Korean intelligence.

World news

Kim Jong Un says North Korea will never give up on nuclear weapons

US news

Kim vows to 'irreversibly' cement North Korea's nuclear status

North Korea keeping Iran at arm's length, reports Seoul

North Korea is distancing from Iran to pursue a new relationship with the US, according to South Korean intelligence.

World news

Kim Jong Un says North Korea will never give up on nuclear weapons

fromwww.independent.co.uk

US news

Kim vows to 'irreversibly' cement North Korea's nuclear status

How Brazil's Instant Payment Network Pix Might Influence the Presidential Election

The Pix payment system is a key political issue in Brazil's upcoming elections, with President Lula defending it against U.S. concerns.

UK politics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Iranian ambassador suggests Tehran could strike British bases

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting during critical events.

UK news

First sea lord admits Royal Navy is not ready for war

The Royal Navy is not currently ready for war, according to General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, who emphasizes the need for further preparation.

King Charles's state visit to US to go ahead, Buckingham Palace confirms

Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US will occur in late April, marking the king's first visit as monarch.

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fromwww.bbc.com

King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to US to go ahead in April

King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit the US in April, marking the first UK state visit since 2007.

Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani: Iraq does not want to be a party to this war, which lacks any legal basis'

Iraq aims to maintain neutrality amid escalating regional conflicts involving the U.S. and Iran, while facing internal pressures from militias.

Spain closes airspace to aircraft involved in Iran war, but US bases are being used in other ways

Spain has closed its airspace to flights involved in Operation Epic Fury, launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, prohibiting military base use and denying airspace access.

World news

Rodrigo Chaves consolidates his alignment with Trump: Costa Rica will receive more migrants from the US

The government of Rodrigo Chaves seems determined to eliminate any doubt about its intention to finish its term by placing Costa Rica as close as possible to U.S. President Donald Trump.

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#russia

Russo-Ukrainian War

How extensive is Russia's military aid to Iran?

Russia provides limited military support to Iran, including satellite data, but lacks the capacity for significant military aid.

Russian officials meet US counterparts as Moscow denies aiding Iran

Russian officials visit the US for talks amid ongoing Ukraine war, signaling a potential revival of bilateral engagement despite strained relations.

How extensive is Russia's military aid to Iran?

Russia provides limited military support to Iran, including satellite data, but lacks the capacity for significant military aid.

Russian officials meet US counterparts as Moscow denies aiding Iran

Russian officials visit the US for talks amid ongoing Ukraine war, signaling a potential revival of bilateral engagement despite strained relations.

more#russia

US Elections

Trump's trip to meet Xi Jinping in China rescheduled for May due to Iran war

Donald Trump will meet Xi Jinping in May for the first time in eight years, focusing on trade and tensions like Taiwan.

fromTruthout

German President Says Trump's War on Iran Should Cause Permanent Rupture With US

Steinmeier stated that the war 'violates international law' and that the U.S.'s justification of an imminent attack from Iran clearly 'does not hold water.'

Germany news

Middle East violence continues after Trump claims very good' talks with Iran

Violence escalates in the Middle East despite claims of US-Iran negotiations, with Iran denying talks and continuing military actions against Israel and Gulf states.

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1 month ago

Australia confident of shoring up local fuel supplies | Midday News Bulletin 23 March 2026

New South Wales rejects work from home mandate to reduce fuel demand amid escalating tensions over fuel supply.

1 month ago

Germany's Julian Nagelsmann focusing on sport over politics ahead of this summer's World Cup

Due to the ongoing conflict the United States currently has with Iran, the Iran national team has provisionally withdrawn from this summer's World Cup, at least as far as participating in the United States, though there could be a possibility that Mexico hosts all of their group stage matches.

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