Israel doesn't have to love the UN to support its plan in Hormuz
Kenya, India and others are already paying the price of disruption in the strait. A narrow humanitarian corridor would serve Israel's interests too
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Oil and stocks steady as US-Iran truce expiry looms
Oil prices dipped and stocks mostly edged higher Tuesday as investors held out hope that despite conflictual rhetoric there was scope for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas shipments. Iran had not yet sent a delegation to
In Tehran, Iranians try to enjoy ceasefire while it lasts
Mobina Rasoulian, a 19-year-old student in Tehran, has been trying to make the most of nearly two weeks without bombing thanks to the ceasefire in the Middle East war that may have just hours left to run. "I went out without being stressed, I roamed around, went to cafes,
War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
PARIS, April 21 (Reuters) - The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday. "This is indeed the biggest crisis in history," Birol told
Two Palestinians killed in West Bank village by Israeli settlers, witnesses say
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ali Sawafta CAIRO/RAMALLAH, April 21 (Reuters) - Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Tuesday after Israeli settlers and soldiers opened fire, witnesses said, while in Gaza health officials said
Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran
WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran, adding the U.S. was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a great deal. "I don't want to do that.
Shipping traffic through Hormuz still largely halted
LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained broadly halted on Tuesday with only three ships passing the waterway in the past 24 hours, shipping data showed. A U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has infuriated Tehran, prompting it to maintain
Lebanon PM and Macron to discuss bolstering country's position in Israel talks
By John Irish PARIS, April 21 (Reuters) - Lebanon's prime minister and French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss on Tuesday how to strengthen the country's hand in possible direct negotiations with Israel in the United States later this week, as Beirut turns to a trusted
In south Lebanon's Nabatieh, residents fear a return to war
Outside her gutted home in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh, Zainab Farran, who recently lost two members of her family in Israeli strikes, keeps her clothes packed in a car in case the temporary truce between Hezbollah and Israel does not last. She returned to the city with her
Xi says China is willing to work with Africa on Middle East conflict impact
BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - China is willing to work with African countries to address the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while meeting with Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo in Beijing, state media reported. "The
NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, April 21 (Reuters) - NATO criticised Russian and Chinese nuclear arms policies on Tuesday and urged both countries to work with the United States to establish greater stability and transparency at an upcoming international conference. In a statement,
Israel will face resistance if troops stay in Lebanon, Speaker Berri says
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 21 (Reuters) - Lebanon’s parliament speaker warned on Tuesday that Israeli forces occupying parts of the country's south would face resistance if they fail to withdraw, signalling a risk of renewed confrontation ahead of U.S.-mediated talks this week.
EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action
BRUSSELS, April 21 (Reuters) - European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday for suspending a European Union pact governing its relationship with Israel, but the bloc remained divided on whether to take action. Arriving at an EU foreign ministers meeting in
Hormuz crisis pits U.S. pressure against Iran's strategy of economic endurance
With Washington tightening a maritime blockade and threatening strikes, Tehran is betting its sanctions-hardened 'resistance economy' can outlast U.S. pressure, turning the Strait of Hormuz standoff into a test of endurance
Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT, April 21 (Reuters) - Pope Leo paid respects on Tuesday to his predecessor Francis on the anniversary of his death last year, remembering the first pontiff from the Americas as someone who gave the 1.4-billion-member Church "so much with his words and
FedEx faces French 'genocide' complaint over Israel cargoes
American logistics giant FedEx has been targeted in France by a legal complaint alleging "complicity in the crime of genocide" over claims it transported parts for Israeli aircraft involved in bombing Gaza. The French Jewish Union for Peace (UJFP), an anti-Zionist group, said
Trump says Iran violated truce as doubt surrounds peace talks
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of having repeatedly violated a temporary truce due to expire soon, with new peace talks mired in doubt after Tehran said it had not yet sent a delegation. The US leader also touted Washington's strong negotiating position, even
No Iran delegation sent to US talks yet as truce expiry nears
Iran said Tuesday it has not yet sent a delegation for new peace talks with the United States, as the temporary ceasefire which paused the Middle East war was set to expire. Iran and the US have accused each other of breaching the two-week truce that is set to end by Wednesday,
China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games
By Joe Cash BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - China on Tuesday implied energy assistance for the Philippines could be tied to Manila holding military drills with the U.S. and other allies, as its top newspaper showed Beijing's readiness to leverage its reserves in diplomatic
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - US position called 'strong' - US President Donald Trump touted what he said was Washington's strong negotiation position as his envoys prepared for talks with Iran in Pakistan to end the Middle East conflict. "We're going to end
Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns
ATHENS, April 21 (Reuters) - Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned.
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ holds talks with DP World on rebuilding Gaza, FT says
April 21 (Reuters) - Representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace" have held talks with state-owned Dubai multinational DP World about managing supply chains and infrastructure projects in Gaza, the Financial Times said on Tuesday. Rehabilitation of Gaza,
US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears
By Steve Holland, Enas Alashray and Mubasher Bukhari WASHINGTON/CAIRO/ISLAMABAD, April 21 (Reuters) - The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant
Explainer-Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?
GENEVA, April 21 (Reuters) - The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. Here are the candidates so far running to take over from outgoing U.N. chief Antonio Guterres. RAFAEL GROSSI Rafael Grossi, a
Contenders to head crisis-wracked UN face live grillings
By David Brunnstrom, Emma Farge and Olivia Le Poidevin April 21 (Reuters) - The four candidates vying to become the next United Nations secretary-general face live hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday on their bids to lead the troubled global organization from next year. Chile's
Trump threatens war to force peace as Iran sends conflicting signals
If no breakthrough is reached in negotiations, the cease-fire is expected to expire on Tuesday night – and Trump has already warned of the consequences of renewed fighting ■ Netanyahu continues to leak assessments, or perhaps his wish, that the talks are on the verge of collapse
Israel PM vows 'harsh action' against soldier vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed "harsh action" on Monday against a soldier caught on camera vandalising a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. The photo, which the military determined was authentic after it spread online, shows an Israeli soldier using a
US Air Force says key Iran warplane, the A-10 Warthog, will live on to 2030
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force secretary extended the life of the A-10 "Warthog" attack plane until 2030, sparing the aging but beloved close air support aircraft that has played an important role in Iran from an earlier retirement deadline of
She grew up in an exiled Iranian opposition group, that turned into a brutal cult
Atefeh Sebdani was born in Iran to parents active in the MEK but was torn from them and sent for molding to a family in Sweden. In an interview, she describes life in the exiled cult and its rejection of Persian culture
Two Iranians face US court in sanctions, arms trafficking cases: What to know
The cases come as the United States pairs tighter sanctions with stepped-up enforcement targeting Iran’s global networks amid the war.
Trump says Iran deal could happen 'quickly' as Pakistan readies talks: What to know
A source familiar with the plans told Al-Monitor that the US delegation will travel to Islamabad soon.
Israel, Lebanon to hold second round of talks in Washington on Thursday, Israeli source tells Haaretz
The talks will be the first since a ten-day U.S.-brokered cease-fire took effect after weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah • Regional source to Haaretz: Potential meeting between Netanyahu and Aoun could take place in a month, pending both parties' consent
Analysis-Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz
By Samia Nakhoul DUBAI, April 20 (Reuters)- - A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallised fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-U.S. talks can achieve, falling short of the broader de-escalation they regard
Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one
WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday he believed a nuclear deal the U.S. is currently negotiating with Iran will be better than a 2015 international agreement to curb Tehran's nuclear program. "The DEAL that we are making with Iran will be FAR
Pakistan confident Iran will attend US talks, senior Pakistani government source says
April 20 (Reuters) - Pakistan is confident it can get Iran to attend talks with the United States, a senior Pakistani government official told Reuters on Monday. "We have received a positive signal from Iran. Things are fluid but we are trying that they should be here when we
How Syria's border opening with Iraq redefines Turkey-Kurd balance
After years of closure, the reopening of al-Yaaroubiya crossing is redrawing Kurdish economic leverage and reinforcing Turkey’s regional strategy.
Board of Peace envoy says Gaza plan needs quick progress, Hamas talks 'not easy'
By Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, April 20 (Reuters) - The Board of Peace’s lead envoy for Gaza told Reuters on Monday that he was “fairly optimistic” a plan for disarmament of Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza can be agreed but cautioned that it will still take time. “We've had
Israeli security agencies: Iranian plot to target Israelis, Jews in Azerbaijan foiled
The Iranian-run network had allegedly planned attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets in Azerbaijan. Senior IRGC commanders who headed the network were recently killed in Israeli airstrikes during the Iran war, Israel said
Tit-for-tat blockades once again cripple traffic in Hormuz
Traffic once again seized up in the Strait of Hormuz as both Tehran and Washington imposed separate blockades, with Iranian vessels continuing to test the US shutdown, tracking data showed Monday. Iran announced on Friday that it would reopen the strategic waterway, but the
Erdogan promises tighter gun controls after deadly Turkey school attacks
ANKARA, April 20 (Reuters) - Turkey will tighten gun-ownership rules and increase penalties for owners whose children find the firearms, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday after last week's rare, deadly school shootings. The second of the two separate attacks by students
Could UAE tap US currency swap line as Iran war strains Gulf economies?
The Gulf country apparently wanted reassurances from Washington in case its economy is severely damaged by the Iran war.
EU to restore Syria cooperation pact ahead of May talks: What to know
The European Union has proposed the full resumption of a decades-old cooperation agreement with Syria ahead of high-level talks next month.
Lebanon president says aiming to end hostilities with Israel talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the occupation in the south, even as Hezbollah and its supporters rejected the negotiations. Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah told AFP it was in Aoun's and Lebanon's
Iran pulling Hormuz 'lever' to maximum in US standoff
Iran is banking on the Strait of Hormuz as its main card in any peace negotiations with the United States, but using the waterway as leverage is not without risk for the Islamic republic. Iran had for decades talked up the threat of blocking the strait, which is a critical
Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan, source says
WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance is still in the United States and has not yet departed for Pakistan, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as prospects for a second round of negotiations with Iran remain unclear. President Donald Trump has
Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say
By Jonathan Saul LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by U.S. forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on
MBS hosts Sudan's Burhan in Jeddah as $1.5B Saudi-backed arms deal stalls
Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan traveled to Jeddah Monday for a visit that could be aimed at salvaging a $1.5 billion Pakistani arms deal Riyadh has reportedly blocked.