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Former CIA official on Trump's threats to Iran

President Trump's latest comments on Iran are raising questions about the course of the war. CBS News contributor Joseph Zacks, a former deputy assistant director for counterterrorism for the CIA, joins with more insight.

Hillsborough campaigner tells Keir Starmer to honour promise and get law sorted 'ASAP'

EXCLUSIVE: Hillsborough campaigner tells Keir Starmer to honour promise and get law sorted 'ASAP'Margaret Aspinall, whose 18-year-old son James was among the 97 people killed in the 1989 tragedy, said she was frustrated by delays to the landmark Hillsborough LawCommentsNewsAshley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor16:00, 06 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall (Image: Andrew Stenning/Daily Mirror)Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall has called on Keir Starmer...

Catastrophic truth behind Trump's latest Iran threat revealed by experts: 'War crimes, Day Zero and millions dead'

Catastrophic truth behind Trump's latest Iran threat revealed by experts: 'War crimes, Day Zero and millions dead’By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 15:54, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 15:57, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Steve Bannon’s Supreme Court victory paves the way for dismissal of contempt conviction

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSteve Bannon’s Supreme Court victory paves the way for dismissal of contempt convictionThe Justice Department brought the case against Bannon during Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency but changed course after Trump took office againMark Sherman Monday 06 April 2026 15:55 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...

‘Sprit of resistance will continue’: Iran officials condemn Israeli assassination of IRGC intel. chi

Messages of condolences pour in after the head of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Majid Khademi, was assassinated in a US-Israeli terror strike in Tehran.

Iran intelligence chief killed, reports of draft ceasefire proposal

Where are Iran’s power plants that Trump has threatened to destroy?

US President Trump threatens to destroy power plants, bridges by 8pm Tuesday if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz.

Key details on Iran war after Trump posts profanity-laced threats

President Trump posted an ultimatum on social media laced with profanity on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Charlie D'Agata report, and contributor Joseph Zacks has more insight.

Russia's contacts with Islamic countries crucial amid Middle East crisis — Lavrov

The Russian top diplomat highlighted that both sides remained committed to the fundamental principles of the UN Charter, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive and interconnected approach to international cooperation

US Supreme Court clears way for dismissal of case against Trump ally Steve Bannon

The US Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for the Justice Department to move forward with dismissing a criminal ​case in which Steve Bannon, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was convicted after defying a congressional subpoena. The department’s decision to drop Bannon’s case was one of ‌multiple actions it has taken that have benefited allies and supporters of the Republican president since Trump returned to office last year. Bannon was convicted by a jury in Washi...

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains

CAIRO/GAZA: An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others outside a school housing displaced Palestinians on Monday, health officials ​said, in the latest violence overshadowing the fragile U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire deal. Before the strikes, some Palestinians ‌had clashed with members of an Israeli-backed militia, who they said attacked the school in an attempt to abduct some people, medics and residents said. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed w...

Trump endorses ex-Fox News host Steve Hilton in California governor’s race

Move to back the Republican candidate could dash party’s hopes of locking Democrats out of the November runoffDonald Trump has endorsed Republican former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race, a move that could dash Republican hopes of locking Democrats out of the November runoff.Trump announced his backing on Monday on Truth Social, writing that Hilton “has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT” and pledging federal support for his candidacy. “Steve can turn it around, befo...

Iran spurns ‘unrealistic’ US peace proposal 

Iran again shot down a peace proposal from the U.S. on Monday, calling it “unrealistic.” The rejection comes as the countries approach a deadline imposed by President Trump for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened or Iran would face “all Hell,” with military strikes on power plants. The U.S. and Iran received a draft ceasefire proposal…

Jamie Dimon Urges US to ‘Get Stronger’ in Shareholder Letter

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon wrote a letter to shareholders Monday, saying the US needs to “get stronger” in order to maintain its military and economic might. Dimon detailed his bank’s plans to deploy more than $1 trillion to ensure that happens. Katherine Doherty has more on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

South Korea apologizes to North over drone incursions

Sending UAVs beyond the 38th parallel was “reckless,” President Lee Jae Myung has admitted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has apologized to North Korea over drone incursions into the neighboring country. Last week, South Korean prosecutors indicted three people – an employee of the National Intelligence Service, a South Korean military officer, and a graduate student – for sending UAVs into North Kor...

What Trump 'finishing job' in Iran could look like as President's deadline looms

What Trump 'finishing job' in Iran could look like as President's deadline loomsTrump has madly switched from confident to begging in social media posts, leaving the public unconvinced that he has the situation in hand more than a month into the war with IranNewsLiam Doyle15:13, 06 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesTrump is seeming increasingly desperate during the war with Iran(Image: AP)Donald Trump has promised his administration will "finish the job" in Iran as the Middle East wa...

Matt Baker forced to give up on his 'dream' career over common health condition

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UK will stay out of offensive action against Iran, says minister

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DARREN LEWIS: 'Trump’s f-bombs are ripping up the rule book to humiliate himself, his office, the White House and America'

DARREN LEWIS: 'Trump’s f-bombs are ripping up the rule book to humiliate himself, his office, the White House and America'Trump took to Truth Social to attack Iran for not opening the Strait of Hormuz in a shocking F-bomb laden post, ripping up of the rule book to humiliate himself and AmericaNewsopinionDarren Lewis Mirror Columnist15:06, 06 Apr 2026View 3 Images"When Netflix or another of the big production houses start work on the Season One of The Madness Of Don Trump, they won...

Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Nepal FM discuss bilateral ties and regional security

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Shishir Khanal on his appointment as Nepal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.During a phone call, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations, avenues of cooperation, and joint efforts between their countries, as well as opportunities to further develop ties across various sectors in a way that serves their mutual interests.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - s...