President Donald Trump claims that Iran's new "less radicalized" regime has asked the United States for a ceasefire. But signals from Iran are dismissive, and Iran's foreign ministry calls the claim "false."
ConflictsA judge orders President Donald Trump to pause construction of a controversial ballroom in the East Wing of the White House.
World politicsA federal judge blocks Donald Trump's decision to cut funding for public-service channels in the United States.
EntertainmentU.S. stock markets rose sharply on signs that the war in the Middle East may be coming to an end. Tuesday's gains marked the markets' best day since May of last year, CNBC reports.
BusinessThe tough job is done - now you can get your own oil and take control of the Strait of Hormuz, writes US President Donald Trump on Truth Social. The message is aimed at countries that did not participate in the "beheading" of Iran.
World politicsItaly announced, according to Corriere della Sera, that U.S. warplanes bound for the Middle East are not allowed to stop at a base in Sicily. Spain and France also deny access to the U.S. military. "Very unhelpful," commented Donald Trump.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump is considering ending the war with Iran - without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to information provided to The Wall Street Journal. Meanwhile, attacks continue across the Middle East.
ConflictsPresident Donald Trump is considering ordering an operation to seize hundreds of kilograms of uranium in Iran, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing U.S. government sources.
World politicsThe United States is in serious discussions with “a new and more reasonable regime” to end the military operation in Iran, President Donald Trump wrote on social media. If a deal is not reached soon, the United States will “blow up and totally obliterate” all of Iran’s energy facilities, he threatened.
World politicsThe war with Iran continues at full force, while the U.S. sends ambiguous signals - will it be a ground invasion, or peace talks in Pakistan?
ConflictsU.S. President Donald Trump says he has no problem letting a Russian oil tanker pass through to the U.S.-blockaded island nation of Cuba. "They have to survive," Trump tells reporters.
World politicsU.S. President Donald Trump on Friday issued a new threat against Cuba and its communist government. "And by the way, Cuba is next. But pretend I didn't say that."
World politicsU.S. President Donald Trump is once again expressing displeasure over alleged reluctance by NATO countries to get involved in a war with Iran. "Why would we be there for them if they aren't there for us?" he asks.
World politicsGolf legend Tiger Woods has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after being involved in a traffic accident at his home in Florida. Woods, 50, was not injured in the accident.
SportsGlobal oil prices were not significantly affected by US President Donald Trump's extension of his deadline for attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure.
BusinessUS President Donald Trump reveals the "gift" he cryptically said Iran had delivered the other day. It concerns ten oil ships that Iran is allowing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
World politicsFormer Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared for the second time in federal court in New York on Thursday. On the agenda was how to pay for Maduro's defense costs. No decisions were made.
WorldU.S. President Donald Trump is postponing his threatened attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure for 10 days. According to Trump, talks with Iran are underway and "going very well."
World politicsThe United States is making its security guarantees for Ukraine conditional on a peace agreement in which Ukraine gives up the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Reuters.
ConflictsIran has informed Pakistan that it cannot accept the 15-point US negotiating proposal, a senior source said on Wednesday. Instead, Iran is putting forward several counter-demands for an end to the war - including recognition of Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz.
ConflictsFormer Google executive Matt Brittin will be the new director-general of the BBC. His predecessor, Tim Davie, resigned in November last year after heavy criticism over the public service broadcaster cutting a speech by US President Donald Trump.
EntertainmentU.S. President Donald Trump expressed his "full support" for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the country's elections in April.
World politicsPresident Donald Trump says the US is in negotiations with Iran "right now." He also cryptically says the US has received a "gift" from Iran.
World politicsAfter conflicting reports about negotiations, Iran now claims to have received a draft agreement from the United States via mediators. At the same time, the United States plans to send an airborne force of around 3,000 soldiers to the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing sources.
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