Archived edition · World
Every hourly briefing ever published, opened in a new tab as its own front page.
Latest briefing
21 stories off the wire
Lead story
Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open to shipping, raising hopes for a peace deal. The statement follows a recent agreement between Iran and the US to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, which was suspended in 2018.
Hezbollah politicians in Lebanon affirmed a cautious commitment to a 10-day cease-fire with Israel, which appeared to be holding on its first day. The truce could remove an obstacle in U. S.-Iran peace talks, a development that has been under discussion for months.
Lebanese people displaced by fighting are returning south. Thousands are rushing back under a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanese people who had been displaced by fighting expressed a mix of excitement and uncertainty about a pause in Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah.
The Atlantic Council has outlined four scenarios for the aftermath of the Iran war, including a potential US-Iran ceasefire and a possible Israeli-Iranian conflict. The scenarios also consider a regional escalation involving Turkey and a global economic downturn. The war's impact on global oil markets remains uncertain.
Donald Trump criticized NATO. He called them useless regarding the Iran conflict. 'NATO were absolutely useless' says Donald Trump in reference to Iran conflict Sky News.
Iranian sources confirm the next round of US-Iran talks will occur in Pakistan on Monday. The talks' agenda and participants have not been disclosed. This development follows previous negotiations between the two nations.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. The US blockade remains in place. The strait's reopening was confirmed after reports indicated Iranian forces had briefly closed it. Middle East crisis live: Iran reopens strait of Hormuz but US blockade remains The Guardian.
US President Trump and Iran have stated that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open. The US will maintain its naval blockade in the region. The blockade's continuation follows the US's concerns over maritime security and Iran's activities. The situation remains under close watch.
A ceasefire is in place between Israel and Lebanon. Many war dynamics persist despite such agreements, University of Melbourne. Global attention should not wane, the researcher says.
Iran said the Strait is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire. Brent crude prices fell by 10% following the announcement. The Strait's status affects global oil supplies.
Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that it agreed to surrender its stockpile of enriched uranium. The Iranian government denied any such deal was made, providing no further details on the matter.
Donald Trump said Iran peace talks will probably resume this weekend. The talks were paused after a US drone strike killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in January 2020.
Singer D4vd was arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The remains of Hernandez were found in D4vd's car last year. The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.
Animal advocates celebrated their first global Sanctuary Day on April 17, marking 40 years since founding a sanctuary for farm animals in New York and California. The event commemorates the group's efforts to provide a safe haven for animals.
Violet Oon and her daughter Tay Su-Lyn are narrating Singapore's food story through their restaurants. A decade after National Kitchen opened, they discuss how their establishments shape and mirror collective food memories. Their efforts aim to influence a new generation's perception of the country's culinary heritage.
Anthropic's Mythos cyber scare has highlighted the growing importance of access to frontier AI technology. Richard Waters notes for the Financial Times that gaining access to this technology could become critically important as its capabilities advance.
The US and China are engaged in high-stakes diplomacy to prevent a new Cold War. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Alaska to discuss rising tensions. The talks aimed to ease strained relations between the two global powers.
A US judge blocked the Justice Department's bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island. The ruling marks another loss for the Trump administration, which had sought access to state voter data ahead of the US midterms. The decision limits the administration's efforts to obtain voter information.
Donald Trump is seeking a resolution to his $10bn lawsuit against the IRS. Critics warn that if Trump gains control of the US Justice Department, he could negotiate a settlement in his favour. This raises concerns about the potential for a favourable outcome.
Kanye West's concert in Poland has been cancelled. The cancellation comes amid growing fury over his past antisemitic comments. The US rapper has faced backlash for his remarks, leading to the cancellation of another European concert.
India-flagged vessels have started sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz. These ships are carrying crude oil, critical to India's energy needs. The vessels' departure from the strategic waterway marks a shift in their operations. India's energy supply chain is impacted by this development.
No stories match this region right now.
