Fresh Iran talks on a knife edge as ceasefire ticks down
President Donald Trump says Vice President JD Vance is preparing to fly to Pakistan for further discussions with Iran despite continuing uncertainty and significant hurdles.
Steve Holland / Sydney Morning Herald | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:01:40
Ed Miliband: I feared Mandelson's appointment appointment would 'blow up'
Asked if Sir Keir should lose his job, Ed Miliband said: 'I don't think so, no. Obviously I don't.'
David Hughes / The Independent | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:50:53
Starmer-Mandelson latest: Trump questions PM's judgement as Olly Robbins set to hit back over vetting scandal
Sir Olly Robbins, who was sacked as head of the Foreign Office last week, will reportedly 'not hold back' in his defence when he gives evidence over Mandelson's appointment today
Athena Stavrou,David Maddox,Holly Evans and Kate Devlin / The Independent | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:42:13
Trump's Board of Peace holds Gaza reconstruction talks with UAE's DP World
Israel has killed more than 700 people in Gaza since last year's US-brokered 'ceasefire'.
Al Jazeera | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:18:57
Billions to be paid! US starts refund process for Trump tariffs: Can Indian exporters claim?
Exporters and end consumers are not permitted to file claims directly, although some companies, such as FedEx, may opt to pass on the refunded amounts at their discretion.
TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:13:51
Trump signals no extension of truce ahead of scheduled peace talks; oil down
Seeking Alpha | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:52:54
John Swinney snubs Donald Trump's invitation to state banquet with King and Queen
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has snubbed an invitation from Donald Trump to attend a White House state banquet with the King and Queen next week. The Scottish Government confirmed that Mr Swinney "politely declined" the offer to participate in the April 28 event. The banquet forms part of King ...
Dan McDonald / GB News | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:10:50
Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran
President Donald Trump offered mixed messages on Monday about the path ahead for the U.S. war against Iran, declaring that he was in no rush to end the conflict while also expressing confidence that further negotiations with Tehran will soon take place in Pakistan. With the 14-day ceasefire to expire ...
Malta Independent | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:01:00
Donald Trump Takes Fresh Swipe At Keir Starmer As He Weighs In On Mandelson Scandal
Kevin Schofield / Huffington Post | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:39:04
Trump Throws Temper Tantrum Over 'Rigged' Poll Numbers And Iran War Backlash
Kelby Vera / Huffington Post | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:16:50
Eight Weeks In, Trump May Be Headed Toward An Iran Deal Similar To Obama's
S.V. Date / Huffington Post | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:13:37
Trump says extracting enriched uranium in Iran to be lengthy process
The US leader says the strikes carried out in June 2025 ensured "a complete and total obliteration" of Iranian nuclear sites
Tass | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:46:35
Iran war is turbocharging China's Africa pivot
The global geoeconomic volatility wrought by the second Donald Trump US presidency and hostilities in the Middle East make the shift in China's Africa strategy even more important for China and for Africa. China's Africa strategy started to shift in 2019, towards investment. It is anchored in Hunan Province. The ...
Lauren Johnston / Asia Times | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:22:17
Thom Tillis: the Republican blocking Donald Trump's pick for Fed chair
The outgoing North Carolina senator is refusing to back down in fight over president's probe into Jerome Powell
FT | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:20
'Really bad pick!' Donald Trump rips into Keir Starmer for appointing Lord Mandelson in latest swipe at PM
Donald Trump has laid into Sir Keir Starmer over his appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US in his latest swipe at the PM. In a late-night social media post, Mr Trump said: "Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom acknowledged that he 'exercised wrong judgement' when ...
James Saunders / GB News | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:42:38
'Highly unlikely' Iran ceasefire will be extended if no deal reached, Trump says
US delegation expected to leave 'soon' for Pakistan peace talks even as Tehran's attendance remains unclear
FT | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:29:56
Maga Inc builds nearly $350mn war chest ahead of midterm elections
Pro-Trump Super Pac raises $35mn in March with donations from billionaire Diane Hendricks and Andreessen Horowitz
FT | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:00:20
US-Iran war live updates: Trump says he won't be 'rushed into making a bad deal'; Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan for peace talks with Iran as ceasefire deadline nears
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
Emily Kaine, Sarah McPhee, Angus Delaney / Sydney Morning Herald | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:40:01
Trump's Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer latest to leave administration
Chavez-DeRemer leaves the Trump administration after the recent departures of Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi.
Al Jazeera | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:31:08
Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump's energy blockade
A Cuban Foreign Ministry official said exchange with Washington was 'respectful and professional' and devoid of threats.
Al Jazeera | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:29:05
Trump pardoned a nursing home owner who owed almost $19 million to a grieving family
Stories about pardons are often about presidential power. But what about people on the other side of that grace? The Coulson family may never receive millions from a wrongful death lawsuit it won years ago. The post Trump pardoned a nursing home owner who owed almost $19 million to a ...
Jeremy Kohler / Crikey | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:04:40
From Attila the Hun to Donald J. Trump: A brief history of popes battling world leaders
With his veiled rebukes of the U.S. president, Leo XIV joins a rich tradition of pontiffs sparring with history's most iconic political figures.
Aitor Hernández-Morales / Politico | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:01:00
What Trump's blockade says about American power
Global economy flourished when seas were free. Of course, this freedom has to be enforced. US did the job, until now. Consequences of abandoning that stand can be terrible Once upon a time, Indian Ocean...
Gurcharan Das / Times of India | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:00:24
Trump says US to ensure Iran has no nuclear weapons soon
The US leader says this is going to happen "very quickly"
Tass | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:15:41
Trump Stockpiles $550 Million in Campaign Cash
"President Donald Trump's super political action committee raised $35.6 million in March, bolstering his war chest to $550 million as he tries to defy history by hanging onto congressional Republican majorities in an increasingly difficult midterm election environment," Bloomberg reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:07:51
Trump, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: here's what happened overnight
As the clock ticks down to the end of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, all eyes are on whether they can return to the negotiating table in Pakistan, while the stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz continues. These are the main takeaways from what happened overnight. What ...
Orange Wang / South China Morning Post | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:40:33
Trump confident Iran to continue participating in talks
The US leader also says "problems like they've never seen before" will arise if Iran does not participate in the dialogue
Tass | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:30:59
Apple isn't losing its Trump whisperer
Apple CEO Tim Cook might be stepping down, but he'll likely still have a role in manging Apple's most important relationship.
Brent D. Griffiths / Business Insider | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:27:02
Iran war live: Tehran spurns talks under threats; Trump says blockade stays
Iran says will not accept negotiations 'under the shadow of threats', as Trump promises to continue blockade in Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00
Trump invokes Cold War-era Defense Production Act to fund new energy projects
Seeking Alpha | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:45:04
Asia markets set to open higher as hopes for Iran peace talks offset Trump threat of escalation
Asia markets looked set to open higher Tuesday as investors brushed aside fresh threats from Trump on Iran ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.
CNBC | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:44:58
'Predators': Amnesty slams Netanyahu, Putin, Trump as human rights decline
Global rights group says leaders of three countries behind devastating wars inspire other states to carry out abuses.
Al Jazeera | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:43:01
Iran war accelerates America's breakup with the world
President Donald Trump's erratic moves aren't helping.
Nahal Toosi, Zack Colman, Paul McLeary / Politico | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:32:18
Is the market or Trump the crazier?
TME with the charts. Teflon tech Tech is trading like nothing sticks. NDX has broken the range and stayed bid despite being deep in overbought territory, with flows and options driving the move. The shift to spot-up, vol-up has forced upside chasing via calls, reinforcing the squeeze and keeping pressure ...
Houses and Holes / MacroBusiness | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:30:58
Trump Regularly Contradicts Himself on Iran
Washington Post: "The contradictory remarks highlighted a continuing challenge for the administration: On information as basic as who would attend high-stakes peace talks, as well as on broader questions of whether Iran has agreed to terms for a deal, Trump's oscillating claims have led to confusion and required clean-up by ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:22:36
US and Iran warn they are ready for war as Pakistan ceasefire talks in limbo
The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that US President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice-President J.D. Vance was ready to fly back to the ...
Agence France-Presse / South China Morning Post | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:18:55
War continues
Here's the latest on the peace talks that Trumpgod has fantasised into existence. In private, Iranian officials say they're preparing to resume peace talks with the United States. In public, however, they are far more wary, even pugnacious at times, as they blame the White House for putting diplomacy at ...
Houses and Holes / MacroBusiness | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:00:40
Donald Trump's labour secretary resigns in latest US cabinet departure
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the third official to leave Trump's cabinet in less than two months
FT | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:14:40
Next, an Iran nuclear deal with Chinese characteristics
Pope Leo XIV and Giorgia Meloni should take comfort from the fact that the main thrust of Donald Trump's attack on them contains a clue as to how peace can be restored between Iran and the United States. By alleging that their opposition to his war means that the Pope ...
Bill Emmott / Asia Times | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:13:15
Outcry grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
Some of Donald Trump's former MAGA allies denounce the desecration of Christian religious symbol by Israeli soldier.
Al Jazeera | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:12:02
Trump loses third cabinet member, FBI boss sues over 'problem drinker' story
On a dramatic day for the White House, FBI director Kash Patel sued over an article that portrayed him as MIA and a problem drinker, while Donald Trump's labour secretary quit amid a misconduct investigation.
Michael Koziol / Sydney Morning Herald | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:11:58
US labour secretary to leave Trump's cabinet after abuse of power allegations
Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump's cabinet, the administration announced on Monday, after a series of alleged abuses of her position's power, including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job. Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump cabinet member to leave her post ...
Associated Press / South China Morning Post | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:11:42
US firms dash to recover tariffs paid on Chinese imports as refund system launches
For Tim Avanzato and the team at Lanca Sales, Monday marked the start of a high-stakes digital scramble to recover tariffs paid after US President Donald Trump imposed steep duties on almost all imports, including from China, last year. While the New Jersey-based company that imports and exports food packaging ...
Khushboo Razdan / South China Morning Post | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:11:14
Can New York Survive Mamdani's Tax Plan?
Plus: Trump orders psychedelic drug research, Palantir calls for national service, and confusion surrounds Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
Matt Welch / Hit & Run | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:05:34
'A Guy with a Drone Can Shut It Down'
Wall Street Journal: "Before the U.S. went to war, Trump told his team that Iran's government would likely capitulate before closing the strait, and that even if Tehran tried, the U.S. military could handle it.... "Trump has since marveled at the ease with which the strait was closed. A guy ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:03:03
Trump's Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Following Misconduct Allegations
The news comes amid a monthslong investigation into Chavez-DeRemer's leadership of the federal agency that stemmed from allegations of misconduct.
Chantelle Lee / Time | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:18
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves Trump cabinet, Keith Sonderling takes over
Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is resigning from the Trump administration, the White House said.
CNBC | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:54:33
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
BBC | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:52:12
The lucky few who can apply for tariff refunds
This story appeared inThe Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life.Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration is letting businesses apply for tariff refunds - but consumers who ate those costs via higher prices ...
Andrew Prokop / Vox | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:49:12
The Aides Keeping the President in the Dark
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Earlier this month, top officials in the Trump administration were facing two problems-one distant ...
David A. Graham / The Atlantic | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:48:00
Law and Order Works: Crime Plummets in Washington After Trump Takes Action
For too long, the crime problems festering in Washington have been a national embarrassment. Thanks to President Donald Trump, that shame is lifting as crime... Read More The post Law and Order Works: Crime Plummets in Washington After Trump Takes Action appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Jarrett Stepman / The Foundry | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:45:00
Trump Estrangement Syndrome Strikes
One of the most stunning and yet tediously repetitive features of America's Donald Trump Experience is the expectation thatPresident DonaldTrumpisgoing to become someone else. People... Read More The post Trump Estrangement Syndrome Strikes appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Keith Koffler / The Foundry | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:32:03
Trump's Labor Secretary Suddenly Resigns as Scandals Catch Up to Her
Donald Trump's scandal-plagued labor secretary resigned Monday, the White House announced. " Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector. She has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American workers, enacting fair labor practices, and helping Americans gain ...
Tori Otten / New Republic | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:27:04
White House Is in Full Panic Mode as Trump Doubles Down on Iran War
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles summoned dozens of Republican political consultants from across the country for a meeting Monday at the Waldorf Astoria, a person familiar with the plan told Politico's Playbook . The gathering of Republican operatives comes as the White House is developing its strategy and ...
Edith Olmsted / New Republic | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:12:05