Iran says it won't negotiate with 'erratic' Trump
Iran says it has no plans to negotiate with the US after President Donald Trump threatened Sunday that "the whole country is going to get blown up" if Iran refuses to make a deal. There are conflicting reports on what Trump subsequently described as an attack on an Iranian ship. ...
Stephen Prager / Asia Times | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:51:34
No new talks: Iran contradicts Trump on ceasefire negotiations
Donald Trump has announced a fresh round of US negotiations with Iran - Tehran says they're not happening. Meanwhile domestically, One Nation's support may have peaked, with new polling showing declining support for Pauline Hanson's party. The post No new talks: Iran contradicts Trump on ceasefire negotiations appeared first on ...
Rich James / Crikey | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:50:43
The U.S. Navy Just Blew A Giant Hole In An Iranian Cargo Ship As The Crisis In The Strait Of Hormuz Escalates To An Entirely New Level
Apparently the Trump administration was not kidding when it warned that no Iranian ships would be allowed through the blockade. Just a little while ago, Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy has blown an enormous hole in the side of an Iranian cargo vessel that willingly chose to ignore ...
Michael / Economic Collapse | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:48:03
Iran-US peace talks restart
Donald Trump has announced top US officials will travel to Pakistan for a fresh round of peace talks.
Sydney Morning Herald | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:15:13
US-Iran war live updates: Trump says US seized Iranian ship in Strait of Hormuz; US delegation will head to Pakistan for second round of negotiations; Tehran rejects US peace talks
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Ellen Connolly, Emily Kaine / Sydney Morning Herald | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:13:52
Trump says U.S. struck and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
CNBC | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:59:04
Trump says U.S. Navy seized sanctioned Iranian-flagged ship in Gulf of Oman
Seeking Alpha | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:56:10
Talks, ceasefire in peril as Trump grapples with Iran's new sheriffs in town
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is flexing its considerable muscle and consolidating control over the country's military response, as well as its negotiating strategy.
Michael Koziol / Sydney Morning Herald | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:53:57
Trump says US seized Iran-flagged ship trying to get past Hormuz blockade
US president says his country's forces stopped cargo ship Touska by 'blowing a hole' in its engine room.
Al Jazeera | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:52:20
US-Iran war live updates: Trump says US delegation will head to Pakistan for second round of negotiations with Iran; Tehran rejects US peace talks and says it will not participate, Iranian media reports
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Ellen Connolly / Sydney Morning Herald | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:11
The unexpected thing Booker winner Yann Martel was doing while writing two books
Canadian author Yann Martel on writing his breakthrough novel Life of Pi, why he hates Trump - and dealing with "a tidal wave of money".
Benjamin Law / Sydney Morning Herald | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:00
US negotiators in Pakistan for Iran talks, Trump says
Taipei Times | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:06:02
Pope Leo Dismisses Media Narrative of Rift With Trump
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION-Pope Leo XIV sought to correct a media narrative Saturday that he was criticizing President Donald Trump through various recent remarks... Read More The post Pope Leo Dismisses Media Narrative of Rift With Trump appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Thomas Wong / The Foundry | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00
Intemperate Trump brings chaos and confusion to Iran talks
US president's unreliable style sows diplomatic confusion but leaves Tehran clear on strategic value of strait of Hormuz Donald Trump's decision to send US officials to Islamabad for further talks on Monday with Iran just 24 hours after Iran once again closed the strait of Hormuz will signal to Tehran ...
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor / Guardian | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:54:09
Starmer set for tough week of questions on Mandelson scandal
Plus, Middle East ceasefire deadlines, Trump attends press dinner and Fed nominee Kevin Warsh faces Senate committee
FT | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:15:08
Trump Says US Delegation to Go to Pakistan for Iran Talks, Threatens New Strikes
April 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday his envoys would return to Pakistan for new talks with Iran, while threatening... Read More The post Trump Says US Delegation to Go to Pakistan for Iran Talks, Threatens New Strikes appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Trevor Hunnicutt / The Foundry | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:46:57
Vance to travel to Islamabad for talks with Iran, despite Trump's statement - media
American leader said earlier that US Vice President will not take part in the Islamabad talks due to security considerations as the Secret Service cannot do it on 24 hours notice
Tass | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:37:23
What Trump Would Rather Talk About
The Washington Post finds that President Trump has brought the proposed White House ballroom up publicly on about one-third of the days in 2026 so far - roughly equivalent to how often he's mentioned affordability.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:28:12
'No More Mr. Nice Guy!'
"Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure again on Sunday in an effort to bring the regime to the table for 11th-hour talks before the ceasefire expires next week," The Independent reports. Said Trump: "NO MORE MR. NICE GUY! They'll come down fast, they'll come down easy and, if ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:57:02
Trump energy secretary says gas prices might not drop back under $3 a gallon until 2027
Chris Wright says 'I don't know' when asked about lower cost of gas as average price soars to $4 a gallon in US Chris Wright, the Trump administration's energy secretary, acknowledged Sunday that it might not be until 2027 before US gas prices come back under $3 a gallon. Asked ...
Michael Sainato / Guardian | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:54:19
Trump to Send JD Vance to Lead Iran Talks
"Vice President Vance will lead a U.S. delegation for another round of talks with Iran in Islamabad before the ceasefire is scheduled to end on Tuesday," Axios reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:54:00
Behind Trump's Bravado on the Iran War
Wall Street Journal: "He is veering between belligerent and conciliatory approaches and grappling behind the scenes with just how badly things could go wrong." "At the same time, the president sometimes loses focus, spending time on the details of his plans for the White House ballroom or on midterm fundraisers-and ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:53:33
We all share blame for the decline of our high streets | Brief letters
Buying habits | Trump's messiah complex | Team Pope Leo XIV | Leaning towers | Mandelson vetting I sympathise with people mourning the demise of once‑loved stores and the pitiful state of their high streets (Wildings in Newport, Wales: the grand department store that became an illicit cannabis farm, 16 ...
Guardian Staff / Guardian | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:36:53
The Trump put
Long ago (Friday) and far away (Tehran) came news the Hormuz thingy was open again. Stocks went nuts. The mighty S&P 500 shot ahead yet again to close above 7,100 for the first time. In fact last week alone, the index surged 4.5%. The Dow romped as well, hitting a ...
Garth Turner / Greater Fool | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:33:53
Trump's loud Orban support contrasts with decades of covert US electoral warfare
When Dwight Eisenhower wanted to ensure that Japanese voters stuck with U.S.-friendly prime minister Nobusuke Kishi in the 1958 elections over socialist and communist challengers, the clandestine machinery of the national-security state whirred into action. American spies recruited key officials within Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party to funnel inside information ...
Natália Delgado / Politico | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:56:09
Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran
President Donald Trump said U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran, raising hopes of extending a fragile ceasefire set to expire by Wednesday even as Washington and Tehran remain in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran did not immediately confirm ...
Malta Independent | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:50:00
Trump Accuses Iran of 'Total Violation' as Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut
Trump sends envoys to Pakistan for Iran talks after ships fired on in the Strait of Hormuz
Gemma Fox / Time | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:40:43
Trump threatens to destroy all power plants, bridges in Iran if it rejects deal
The US offers "a very fair and reasonable deal", the American leader said
Tass | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:18:15
What to know about US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz
Trump accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire as he announces plans to send US negotiators to Pakistan for more talks.
Al Jazeera | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:08:20
Trump says US-Iran peace talks will resume in Pakistan on Monday
Peace talks to end the US-Iran war will resume on Monday in Pakistan, President Donald Trump has announced.
Tristan Anthony / Business Insider | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:06:39
Trump's Approval Rate Hits New Low
"President Donald Trump's job approval rating has sunk to a new low as Americans express growing concerns about rising costs and the war with Iran," according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll. "Overall, 37% of adults approve of Trump's performance as president, while 63% disapprove - including 50% who ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:42:48
Trump to send US officials to Pakistan for fresh peace talks with Iran
President threatens to resume bombing campaign if Tehran does not agree to a deal
FT | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:40:00
Trump Says Iran Talks Will Resume
"President Donald Trump said Sunday that U.S. representatives are returning to Pakistan for negotiations to end the war with Iran - but renewed his threats of broad attacks to destroy the country's infrastructure if no deal is reached," the Washington Post reports. "Trump accused Iran of violating a fragile two-week ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:38:15
US-Iran talks to continue Monday in Pakistan, Trump says
"We're offering a very fair and reasonable deal," Trump said in a social media post Sunday.
Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:26:08
US set to get peace deal with Iran - Trump
According to the US president, "the nice way or the hard way", but "it's going to happen"
Tass | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:21:49
US delegation to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow for negotiations with Iran - US leader
According to the New York Post, US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will represent the US in the new round of negotiations
Tass | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:12:29
Trump Declares 'No More Mr Nice Guy' And Threatens To Hit Iranian Infrastructure
Kate Nicholson / Huffington Post | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:08:33
"Trump threatens to destroy every bridge, power plant in Iran if Tehran doesn't take deal: 'NO MORE MR. NICE GUY'; Iran's Ghalibaf mocks Trump's 'foolish' blockade"
From the Times of Israel, April 19:After telling Fox News that talks with Iran will resume on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump says on Truth Social, "We're offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don't, the United States is going to ...
climateer / Climateer Investing | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:59:00
'No more Mr Nice Guy!' Donald Trump issues latest Iran threats after Tehran shoots at British and French ships
Donald Trump has issued fresh warnings to Iran after they fired at ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. On Truth Social, the US President said: "Iran decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz - A Total Violation of our Ceasefire Agreement! "Many of them were aimed ...
Fintan Starkey / GB News | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:45:23
Trump's Private Iran Fears Exposed by WSJ as Israel Support Erodes & Nuclear Power Bill Advances
Today's Digest covers Trump's Iran frustrations, US Syria exit, declining Israel support among conservatives, non-citizen births, nuclear bills, pipeline permits, NASDAQ streak, Meta layoffs, and Anthropic's AI vulnerabilities.
Ivor / Peak Prosperity | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:42:56
Trump threatens again to blow up all Iran's bridges and power plants
Seeking Alpha | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:39:23
Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire talks
US President warns of severe repercussions if Iran 'doesn't take the deal'.
Al Jazeera | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:38:11
Trump says Iran breached ceasefire but insists deal will be reached
Seeking Alpha | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:35:23
The US and Europe are still stronger together
Despite Trump and the war with Iran, Brussels' interests remain deeply entwined with Washington's
FT | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:08
Trump backs US$50 million investment for South Africa rare earths
Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the centre of an exploratory US-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste. The Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project has US support through a US$50 million equity investment by the government's ...
Associated Press / South China Morning Post | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:48:59
Houthis threaten to block Bab el-Mandeb Strait if US hinders peace
US President Donald Trump and those who appease him should immediately put an end to all actions and policies that hinder peace and show the necessary respect for the rights of our people and our country
Tass | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:44:47
US has no right to deprive Iran of chance to implement its nuclear program - president
US President Donald Trump previously said that the US and Iranian delegations had agreed on most of the problematic issues in Islamabad, but the nuclear issue remained unresolved
Tass | Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:39:22