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Trump accused of ‘threatening possible war crimes’ in Iran post | First Thing

Chuck Schumer accuses president of ‘ranting like an unhinged madman’ in threat to obliterate Iran’s power plants and bridges. Plus, Audrey Hepburn’s son Sean on her movies, marriages, good works and fascist parentsGood morning.Donald Trump has faced sharp criticism after threatening to wipe out Iran’s power plants and bridges in an expletive-riddled social media post yesterday.How has Iran reacted? Iran’s parliament speaker responded with a warning that the US president’s “reckless moves” would...

Kuwait warns against sharing war-related and Sectarian Content Online

KUWAIT: Authorities in Kuwait have issued a warning against the online circulation of sensitive content, cautioning that violations could result in legal consequences. In a statement, the Cybercrime Department of Kuwait said that citizens and expatriates must refrain from publishing or sharing material related to ongoing wars, military operations or missile activity on digital platforms. Read Also: Kuwait announces electricity outage schedule The department also warned against distributing any v...

محمدباقر قالیباف: کشتن رییس سازمان اطلاعات سپاه نشانه ضعف آمریکا و اسرائیل است

محمدباقر قالیباف، رییس مجلس در پیامی به مناسبت کشته شدن رییس سازمان اطلاعات سپاه پاسداران، نوشت که کشتن مجدی خادمی، نشان می‌دهد که اسرائیل و آمریکا، سعی دارند «ضعف میدان نبرد را با ترورهای ناجوانمردانه» جبران کنند. او افزود: «ضربات سخت‌تری در انتظار آنها خواهد بود.»

President Trump makes endorsement in California gubernatorial race: 'He will be a GREAT Governor'

President Donald Trump has endorsed Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial race."I have known and respected Steve Hilton, who is running for Governor of California, for many years. He is a truly fine man, one who has watched as this once great State has gone to Hell," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post about Hilton, a former Fox News host, on Monday."Gavin Newscum and the Democrats have done an absolutely horrendous job. People are fleeing, crime is increasing, and Taxes are the highest of...

Pakistan, Egypt launch joint exercise Thunder-II at Cherat

Pakistan and Egypt commenced their joint exercise, Thunder-II, on Monday at the Special Operations School in Cherat, the military's media wing said. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the bilateral counter-terrorism exercise will continue for two weeks. "Troops from the Pakistan Army's Special Services Group and the Egyptian Army's Special Forces are participating in the exercise. The Commandant of the Special Operations School attended the opening c...

Stephen Miller ‘quietly looking for new ways to target migrants’ after Trump scales back aggressive tactics

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsStephen Miller ‘quietly looking for new ways to target migrants’ after Trump scales back aggressive tacticsInfluential adviser remains a key anti-immigration voice within the White House but has had to change tack since the disastrous Operation Metro Surge saw two American citizens killed in MinneapolisJoe Sommerlad Monday 06 April 2026 11:41 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments...

Was Trump ignorant to the realities of Netanyahu’s promised ‘easy’ war on Iran?

It is clear among top officials in the Trump administration that the Israeli president overpromised in his pitch to the USMiddle East crisis – live updatesWhen Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on 29 December last year, the Israeli prime minister came with an ask – and a not so subtle inducement.After months of restocking air defence and other missiles after June’s 12-day conflict in which the US joined in to bomb Tehran’s nuclear facilities, Israel was ready to go aga...

'What keeps Donald Trump awake at night?' set to be explored with his former comms director at Fleet Street Festival of Words

'What keeps Donald Trump awake at night?' set to be explored with his former comms director at Fleet Street Festival of WordsBy KRISTINA WEMYSS, GENERAL NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:36, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 11:40, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments

یک مقام دولت هند گفت که ۱۶ کشتی با پرچم هند در تنگه هرمز متوقف شده‌اند

یک مقام دولت هند خبر داد که ۱۶ کشتی با پرچم این کشور در تنگه هرمز متوقف شده‌اند. این مقام دولت هند اضافه کرد که پالایشگاه‌های این کشور تعمیر و نگهداری را به تعویق انداخته‌اند تا تقاضای سوخت محلی را برآورده کنند.

Iran 'is digging out bombed underground missile bunkers and reusing them within hours'

Iran 'is digging out bombed underground missile bunkers and reusing them within hours'By TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:32, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 11:34, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments

India and Azerbaijan begin to reset bilateral ties

 Disagreements between the countries arose following New Delhi’s military confrontation with Islamabad in 2025 India and Azerbaijan have started the process of resetting bilateral ties, which were strained amid the brief military struggle between New Delhi and Islamabad last year. Senior Indian and Azerbaijani officials met in Baku for the 6th round of Foreign Office consultations last week, an official statement...

Ayanna Pressley ripped for calling evictions an 'act of violence'

A House Democrat is facing backlash for comparing evictions to violence, despite appearing to benefit from rental income tied to her husband’s growing real estate portfolio."Eviction is an act of violence," Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., said in a video posted to social media Thursday. "And we have to do everything to prevent it.""It degrades the health of communities. There is great stigma associated with it," she continued. "Housing is a human right."Pressley, a progressive lawmaker and member...

‘Peace process ongoing’: FO neither confirms nor denies reports of Pakistan proposing framework to end Iran war

The Foreign Office said on Monday that the peace process is “ongoing” but declined to confirm or deny reports that Pakistan has proposed a framework to end the US-Israel war on Iran, according to state broadcaster Pakistan TV. “There have been several reports of a 45-day ceasefire offer, or 15-point exchange. We do not comment on these individual, specific incidents,” said FO Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi. More to follow

Iran pushes back against Trump's deadline

Iran pushes back against Trump's deadline April 6, 20266:19 AM ET By  NPR Staff Israeli search and rescue personnel work at the site of a residential building destroyed in an Iranian strike in the northern city of Haifa on April 5, 2026. Ilia Yefimovich/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ilia Yefimovich/AFP via Getty Images Iran's top officials pushed back Monday against President Trump's deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring sides trade...

While Trump hails ‘daring’ airman rescue in Iran, Chinese experts count US wins and losses

The rescue of a missing American crew member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet shows the United States’ “comprehensive capability” for carrying out high-risk rescue operations, according to Chinese analysts. On Sunday, United States President Donald Trump confirmed that the missing crew member – one of two on the fighter jet shot down over the southern part of Iran on Friday – had been rescued amid the US-Israel war on Iran. Trump posted to social media that the US military had “pulled.....

Putin’s top military commander killed in Russian plane crash

NewsWorldEuropePutin’s top military commander killed in Russian plane crashThe An-26 aircraft was conducting a scheduled flight over the peninsulaReuters Monday 06 April 2026 11:07 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2952378","articleMeta":{"url":"https://...

‘We vote, we decide’: Kerala officials join Gen-Z music video to motivate young voters

Kerala’s electoral officers have taken an unusual but lively approach to encourage youth participation in the upcoming Assembly elections.Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar and Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Anu Kumari starred in a vibrant Gen-Z themed music video designed to connect with young voters.The video also features Assistant Collector Sivasakthivel IAS, Election Department Under Secretary Sarin SS KAS, and a team of local officials and volunteers.Get updated faster and for...

سخنگوی وزارت خارجه: آتش‌بس یعنی ایجاد وقفه برای تمدید نیرو، هیچ عاقلی این کار را نمی‌کند

اسماعیل بقائی، سخنگوی وزارت خارجه جمهوری اسلامی گفت: «آتش‌بس یعنی ایجاد وقفه برای تمدید نیرو؛ هیچ عاقلی این کار را انجام نمی‌دهد.» او افزود: «ما همچنان اجازه تردد به شناورهای متعلق یا مرتبط با آمریکا و اسرائیل را در تنگه هرمز نخواهیم داد.»

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Iran war: South Korea aims to bypass Hormuz, send ships to Saudi port for oil

South Korea will send five Korean-flagged ships to the Saudi Arabian Red Sea port of Yanbu to help establish alternative oil supply routes to avoid the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a ruling MP said on Monday. Oil prices have surged amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, raising growth and inflation risks for South Korea, which relies on Middle Eastern crude for around 70 per cent of its imports. Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz – a critical route for global crude oil and gas –.....