President Trump speaks from the White House on April 1. His stated goals for the Iran war look mostly unmet. Alex Brandon/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/Getty Images President Trump’s goals for the war with Iran included putting an end to the country’s nuclear program, destroying its military capabilities and creating regime change. … Read more
Domestically and internationally, the effects of the war will felt for years to come. The US president has stepped back from the brink. After calling for the destruction of an entire civilisation, it appears Donald Trump is in the mood for peace. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list He has confirmed that Israel … Read more
Israeli forces have launched an intense bombardment across Lebanon, killing hundreds of people, hours after a two-week ceasefire was announced in the United States-Iran war. Lebanon’s Civil Defence said at least 254 people were killed and 1,165 others were wounded in air strikes that targeted areas in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, Mount Lebanon, Sidon, and … Read more
US vice president in Hungary calls Ukrainian leader’s ‘threatening’ remarks ‘completely scandalous’. Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026 US Vice President JD Vance has said Ukraine’s prime minister made “scandalous” comments about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as he echoed Budapest’s accusations that Kyiv is trying to influence the upcoming elections there. Vance’s remarks … Read more
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Downtown Cairo, or Wust el-Balad as it’s known locally, is a treasure trove of hidden gems. Imprinted on every high-ceilinged building, arched balcony and iconic roundabout are relics that feel like love letters from … Read more
Taiz, Yemen – “Why did they kill my child, my source of strength?” Umm Ibrahim asked as she sat in the home of a relative, mourning the loss of her 14-year-old son, Ibrahim. The child was killed on his way to school on Sunday with his younger siblings, shot by a sniper. Recommended Stories list … Read more
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A man sits among buildings destroyed in a joint attack by Israel and the United States in Tehran, Iran, on Monday. Majid Saeedi/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Majid Saeedi/Getty Images Click here to listen to NPR’s State of the World podcast, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday. The U.S. … Read more
By AFP, Anadolu, AP and Reuters Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026 Israeli air raids have torn through densely populated commercial and residential districts in central Beirut without warning, striking the heart of the capital just hours after a ceasefire was announced in the United States-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 2, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Oil prices plunged and stocks surged as global investors breathed a sigh of relief after … Read more