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US to assist with Strait of Hormuz traffic after Iran ceasefire, Trump says
WASHINGTON, April 8 — US President Donald Trump said today that the United States will help with traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Washington and Tehran agreed […]
What we know so far: US-Iran truce holds as Strait of Hormuz reopens, both sides claim victory
WASHINGTON, April 8 — The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s Wednesday deadline to obliterate the country was set […]
Israel backs Trump’s two-week pause on strikes against Iran if Strait of Hormuz reopened
JERUSALEM, April 8 — Israel said today it supported US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks as part of a ceasefire deal if […]
Trump hails ‘total and complete victory’ after US agrees two-week ceasefire with Iran
WASHINGTON, April 8 — President Donald Trump told AFP yesterday that the United States had won a “total and complete victory” after agreeing a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran. “Total […]
US acting attorney general rejects claims of ‘weaponised’ Justice Department under Trump
WASHINGTON, April 8 — Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche today defended investigations of individuals Donald Trump “has had issues with” and said only the president knows why his predecessor, […]
Israel issues multiple missile warnings after Iran fires toward territory following US ceasefire announcement
JERUSALEM, April 8 — Israel’s military issued three warnings in quick succession early today that Iran had fired missiles toward it, moments after US President Donald Trump said he […]
North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectile’ from Pyongyang following South Korea’s drone apology
SEOUL, April 8 — South Korea’s military said today that North Korea fired an “unidentified projectile” from its capital area the previous day. “The military detected an unidentified projectile […]
Tehran says US must accept uranium program and lift all sanctions in 10-point peace plan
TEHRAN, April 8 —Tehran said today its 10-point plan for securing an end to the war with the United States would require Washington to accept its uranium enrichment program […]
Pakistan PM says US-Iran ceasefire now covers ‘everywhere’, including Lebanon, with talks set for Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan, April 8, 2026 (AFP) -Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said today that the United States, Iran and their allies had agreed to a ceasefire “everywhere”, including Lebanon, following […]
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Trump pauses strikes and Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, April 8 — The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire late yesterday, barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s deadline to obliterate the rival country was set to […]