‘High risk’: US V-P Vance tasked by Trump to lead Iran talks
The talks will be one of the biggest moments of his career. Read More
Moscow will not abandon Cuba, help with energy: Russian diplomat
Russia has been endeavouring to rekindle the close links it had with Cuba during the Soviet era. Read More
Djibouti’s Guelleh expected to win sixth term after age limits lifted
April 10 – East Africa’s Djibouti is set to vote for a president on Friday, with incumbent Ismael Omar Guelleh expected to extend his 27-year rule after parliament removed age…
US considers new crackdown on Chinese telecom companies
They include China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom. Read More
Israeli military says Hezbollah launched missile at Israel, triggering sirens
April 10 – Israel’s military said on Friday that Hezbollah launched a missile at Israel, triggering air raid sirens in parts of the country, including in Tel Aviv. Read More
Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, April 9 – President Donald Trump said on Thursday Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded since the start…
Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says
April 9 – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday about the need for a plan to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz…
US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
WASHINGTON, April 9 – U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Thursday blocked a Democratic effort to end U.S. attacks on Iran, as Donald Trump’s party continued to prevent efforts to…
Russian special envoy Dmitriev in US, meeting Trump administration members, sources say
April 9 – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is currently in the U.S. and is meeting members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for discussions on a…