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Iran proposed new talks with the US to end the war. The standoff's costs are increasing. Live Updates: Iran offers new proposal for talks with U. S. to end war as standoff's costs multiply CBS News.
The War Powers Act deadline for the Iran war is here. The act requires presidential reporting.
US President Trump claims congressional approval is no longer needed for a war with Iran, citing a ceasefire as proof hostilities have terminated. He made the statement in a letter to Congress on 10 April 2026.
The US administration has declared its war in Iran terminated, 60 days before a deadline to seek congressional approval. The decision comes after a ceasefire was brokered in the region.
A US judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending protected status for Yemeni nationals, part of a broader immigration crackdown. The administration had sought to cancel temporary protections for 13 countries.
Israel reportedly helped defend the UAE with its Iron Dome missile defense system during the Iran war. The Emirates bore the brunt of Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries. It appeared to be the first time the missile defense system was sent to an Arab country.
Gas prices jumped to $4.39 per gallon after the Iran ceasefire. Gas prices hit $4.39 per gallon in biggest one-day jump since Iran ceasefire announced NBC News.
Turkish police arrested over 500 people at Istanbul May Day rallies. Over 500 people were arrested by Turkish police during May Day protests in Istanbul, with tear gas used to stop marches toward Taksim Square.
China wants the UN to revisit its Lebanon peacekeeping mission decision. China Says UN Should Revisit Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission Decision U. S. News & World Report.
Iranians gather in cafes to discuss hopes and fears. Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times.
Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal terms sent satisfied with.
The US imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its ability to move funds. The US Treasury Secretary said it will “relentlessly target the regime’s ability to generate, move, and repatriate funds.”.
Trump evaded a reporter's question on potential Iran strikes. Iran has maintained its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off vast amounts of oil.
US officials described the upcoming closure of the US military-run Gaza aid mission as an overhaul. US officials have privately described the move as an overhaul.
A Canadian law change has opened citizenship opportunities, attracting thousands of Americans who are applying for Canadian citizenship for political and personal reasons. Many are motivated by a desire to escape US politics and policies.
The US indicted Sinaloa's governor for organized crime ties. The U. S. indictment of a Mexican governor confirms what many residents say they had long suspected: The line between organized crime and the upper echelons of government has blurred.
Cuba held May Day celebrations as the US announced further sanctions on the island. March celebrating International Workers' Day coincided with announcement of further US sanctions on island.
US tariffs on EU cars and trucks will rise to 25 per cent from next week, US President Trump announced, accusing the European Union of not following a previous trade deal. The increase will take effect on 12 April 2026.
Gas prices rose to $4.39 per gallon in a single day. Geopolitics: The Risk That Could Break Banks Forbes.
Younger generations have renewed nuclear fears amid global tensions. Nuclear fears resurface among younger generations amid global tensions UN News.
China and the US are increasing their nuclear arsenals and tensions. China and America Are Courting Nuclear Catastrophe Foreign Affairs.
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