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Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

current two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire, mediated by Pakistan, expires Wednesday, April 22. News images showed crowds celebrating in parts of Lebanon and thousands of displaced families began returning to their homes Friday, even

Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal

news conference. “The one who has politicised and securitised the issue of ports is the United States.” On Wednesday, Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said in a statement that he welcomed the “solidarity of friendly

War preparations under way in Iran as Hormuz tensions with US escalate

conflict as they continue to exchange proposals with the US amid efforts to end the war that began on February 28 through negotiations. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday confirmed that Tehran

‘If Iran gets a bomb it will be Bibi’s’: Trump’s deal outline sparks alarm in Israel

currently being talked about is signed, the damage will be even worse. The billions that will flow into the regime’s pockets will go a long way.” At the beginning of the war Israel

How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come

news for Xi, but ideologically and politically they're a gift and he will feel he has a strong hand. This visit could set the groundwork for future cooperation – or conflict – in the years ahead

How the war has made Iran’s water crisis worse

conflict. Iran was already facing a multi-year drought and decline in precipitation, but the US-Israel war has added to the water woes after desalination plants, water pipelines and other civilian infrastructures were

Zelenskyy asks Putin for meeting: What’s he offering, could Russia accept?

currently, the momentum is on his side and therefore it is good moment [to] offering talks.” ## Has Putin accepted Zelenskyy’s proposal? The Russian president’s spokesman told reporters in Russia that Putin was aware

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

news conference, Thursday, May 21, 2026, on Capitol Hill, in Washington. **Mariam Zuhaib/AP** Mariam Zuhaib/AP WASHINGTON — Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from

US, Iran, UAE trade Hormuz attack claims: What we know

currently stranded on either side of the strait, which has been almost completely closed since the start of the war on February 28. On Monday, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that a US warship

How long can Iran survive the US’s Hormuz blockade?

conflict to some degree. “The naval blockade has added economic strain, as several civilian ships have been captured in international waters. But it remains unclear how tight the blockade is, how many ships manage

Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists

conflict last year. While Trump has repeatedly claimed that he brokered peace between the neighbours, Delhi has consistently denied it with its stated policy of not welcoming a third party to mediate between the nuclear

$25bn or $1 trillion: How much has Iran war really cost the US?

conflict,” Hurst said, promising to also provide a cost breakdown later. The estimated figure only reflects “the costs of the war”, Hurst said, explaining: “We’re factoring in costs of munitions expended in that total

Tensions rise in two ceasefires in the Middle East. And, the Navy secretary ousted

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Tensions are rising in the two ceasefires in the Middle East.** Iran has [not officially recognized](https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=nx-s1-5796726:x) the ceasefire that President Trump

As Iran crisis drags on, fears of global food crisis grow

conflict continues into the middle of the year and oil prices remain above $100 a barrel.  A farmer harvests wheat crops in the suburbs of Peshawar, Pakistan

Pakistan’s mediation faces limits as Iran-US tensions deepen

news agency said that Iran’s submission to Pakistan — to be transmitted to the US — included a 14-point proposal. Yet tensions have continued to mount. Over the weekend, drones struck an electrical generator outside

A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one

news from America, they're filing for bankruptcy. We weren't quite sure [what] the implication was [for] us in the UK. So we were just told to turn up as normal." Initially

Iran shuts Hormuz strait: But wasn’t it already closed?

currently no “stable political exit” from mounting tensions, and that peace is far from being achieved while Lebanon remains outside the scope of any final settlement. “The most dangerous thing is that each side believes

European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/05/nx-s1-5737285/iran-war-spain-trump) This week, the Pentagon followed through, announcing [plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. service

Weeks of silence over Iran school strike highly unusual, former US officials say

current US position "strikingly departs from the standard response," said Lt Col Rachel E VanLandingham, a retired Judge Advocate General in the US Air Force and former senior legal adviser at US Central Command during

Mediators push to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire

currently in place. "Peace in Lebanon is essential for peace talks," Tahir Andrabi, a spokesperson for Pakistan's foreign ministry [told](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-israel-lebanon-leaders-talks-ceasefire-trump-rcna332095) Reuters. Israel, however, continued operations in southern Lebanon Thursday, including