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Japan's aid to Ukraine harms ties with Russia: foreign ministry
By sending assistance to Kyiv, Japan is becoming increasingly embroiled in the conflict around Ukraine, thus damaging its relations with Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Monday.
Obama Center takes heat as critics cry foul over ID rules for free entry — while Dems blast voter ID laws
The Obama Presidential Center is facing a wave of backlash ahead of its opening, with critics blasting its admission policies and raising broader concerns about the project’s cost and management.Conservative commentators on social media are taking aim at the center’s requirement that Illinois residents show valid identification to receive free admission on certain days, arguing it contrasts with Democratic opposition to voter ID laws."They’re making you show ID… to visit the Obama Library… in Ch...
CFR's Ewers: US and Iran Far From a Deal
Elisa Ewers, Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the latest developments on the Iran war as President Trump insisted that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz be part of any deal. She speaks with Paul Allen and Shery Ahn on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade. (Source: Bloomberg)
Starmer to refuse Trump access to British bases for his horror 'four-hour' obliteration of Iran
Starmer to refuse Trump access to British bases for his horror 'four-hour' obliteration of IranThe British Prime Minister has pledged to stay out of any offensive action against Iran and will refuse Trump access to British bases for his horror 'Power Plant Day' operationNewsOlivia Beeson01:42, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesTrump and Starmer at the G7 Summit last year(Image: AP)Britain will refuse Trump access to British bases for his horror 'four-hour' obliteration of Ira...
Donald Trump says God would approve of the US war in Iran as he doubles down on threat
Donald Trump says God would approve of the US war in Iran as he doubles down on threatSpeaking on Easter Monday, Donald Trump insisted he is "not at all" concerned about committing possible war crimes as he again threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plantsNewsBradley Jolly Overnight News Editor01:42, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDonald Trump believes God would approve of the US war in Iran(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Unhinged Donald Trump believes God would approve of the US war i...
14-year-old running for governor of Vermont
Dean Roy, a 14-year-old boy who works part-time at his parents' pizza shop, has officially earned a spot on the ballot for governor of Vermont. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
US vice president could join potential direct negotiations with Iran — newspaper
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that negotiations between Washington and Tehran are underway with the participation of Vance and Witkoff
US seeks Hamas agreement on Gaza demilitarization by week’s end — NYT
According to newspaper's information, the demand requires Hamas to agree to gradually give up virtually all its weapons and hand over maps of its network of underground tunnels
Iran's new Supreme Leader is 'unconscious' in holy city and unable to run war-torn country, intelligence memo says
Iran's new Supreme Leader is 'unconscious' in holy city and unable to run war-torn country, intelligence memo saysBy PATRICK HARRINGTON, UK NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:34, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 01:37, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reiterates truce offer ahead of Orthodox Easter
Ukrainian president says Russia unlikely to accept – ‘for them, nothing is sacred’; Australian police arrest army reservist for joining war. What we know on day 1,504Ukraine’s president has renewed his offer to Russia of a mutual ceasefire on strikes against energy infrastructure. “If Russia is ready to stop strikes on our energy infrastructure, we will respond in kind,” he said. “This proposal has been conveyed to the Russian side through the Americans.” Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered last week to...
UN Security Council vote expected on Hormuz resolution
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a watered-down resolution calling for the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz — far from the sponsoring Gulf countries’ initial goal of obtaining clearance to free it by force. The vote is expected at 11:00 am (0300 GMT), though the outcome is not certain. The text in question has been diluted in recent days in the hope of avoiding rejection. A draft seen by AFP on Monday no longer mentions authorization to use for...
Downing of U.S. fighter jet underscores difficulty of war
NBC News' Courtney Kube joined "Here's the Scoop" to discuss the F-15 shot down by a shoulder missile in Iran.
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam wins state presidency
HANOI: Vietnam’s lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country’s state president for the next five years, making him the most powerful Vietnamese leader in decades. The widely anticipated move marks a break from Vietnam’s traditional collective leadership system, consolidating authority in one figure in ways analysts say could tilt the one‑party state toward greater authoritarianism, while also enabling faster decision-making...
Kuwait Ministry of Defence detects 14 ballistic missiles, 46 drones in 24 hours
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Ministry of Defence announced that the armed forces detected 14 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 46 hostile drones within the country's airspace over the past 24 hours on Monday, all of which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures.The announcement was made by the Ministry's official spokesperson, Colonel Staff Saud AlAtwan, during the daily media briefing on the latest developments and operational events amid ongoing Iranian attacks on Kuwait.Get...
Donald Trump’s blunt advice to Erika Kirk after viral parody
Donald Trump seemingly encouraged Erika Kirk to sue Druski over his wildly viral video parodying conservative white women. On April 1, Wednesday, President Donald Trump made a remark while hosting an Easter lunch at the White House. Trump, whilst addressing Charlie Kirk’s widow, noted, “You’re doing well, right? Okay. I think you should sue him. But you know what? I told her, you ought to sue some of these. They’re so jealous of Erika”. He continued, “I said, you ought to sue. I can...
Trump defends attacking civilian infrastructure in Iran, warns the country is running out of time
In a news conference on Monday, President Trump continued to threaten bombings against Iran's bridges and power plants. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump reveals new details on mission to rescue downed F-15 crew in Iran
New information emerged from the White House on Monday about the daring rescue of the crew of an F-15 fighter jet that was shot down in Iran last Friday. Charlie D
SFJ call to shutdown Air India operations in Canada after Indian govt’s role revealed in Kanishka bombing
Washington: Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a pro-Khalistan advocacy group, has issued a direct call to shut down Air India operations in Canada, citing disclosures by American spy and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou that point to the Indian government’s role in the 1985 Air India bombing. Kiriakou stated: “India blew up a 747, no less…” — referring to Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka), which killed 329 people, most of them Canadians, in the deadliest aviation attack in Canadian history. “For 40 years, C...
Iran defiant as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure
TEHRAN: Iran showed no sign of backing down Tuesday as a US deadline loomed for it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, defying threats by President Donald Trump to “decimate” the country’s civilian infrastructure. The Iranian army dismissed what they called Trump’s “arrogant rhetoric and baseless threats”, saying they would not hinder operations against US and Israeli forces more than five weeks into the war. Trump has warned that unless Tehran allows free passage...
Trump Threatens Destruction in Iran, Demands Hormuz Open
President Donald Trump has insisted that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz be part of any deal and escalated threats to obliterate key Iranian infrastructure. Bloomberg's Laura Davison reports. (Source: Bloomberg)