NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Tomas {TAHM-us} Philipson, a former senior economic adviser in President Trump’s first term, about the impact of the president’s wartime threats on the global economy. Source link
Countries in the region welcome the temporary truce and urge negotiations for the war’s permanent end. Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire and allow safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The warring sides agreed to suspend attacks as the war entered its 40th day, with hopes now pinned on … Read more
Iranians react after a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8 2026. STR/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption STR/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire deal on Tuesday, less than two hours before the deadline President Trump imposed for Iran to meet his demands or … Read more
The 15-year-old opener hit 39 off 14 balls as Rajasthan Royals put on 150-3 in 11 overs against Mumbai Indians. Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been hailed as “amazing” and “fearless” after the 15-year-old underlined his rare talent with an audacious display against superstar Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the … Read more
Lawmakers are currently on a scheduled recess but are weighing in on President Trump’s rhetoric on Iran. Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR hide caption toggle caption Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR Democratic lawmakers in Congress are decrying President Trump’s threats against Iran as extreme. Lawmakers remain out of Washington on a previously scheduled recess. Still, more than three dozen Democrats have … Read more
NewsFeed Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire paves the way for negotiations on a 10-point plan proposed by Tehran to end the war, which the US president called ‘workable’. Here’s what it involves. Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo … Read more
In Russia, protesting against the war in Ukraine can be dangerous. But one Russian poet living in Moscow, Vadim Dzyuba, is speaking out. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: The risks of protesting the government have been on the minds of many Americans lately. In Russia, those dangers take on extra weight amid the war in Ukraine and … Read more
In Russia, protesting against the war in Ukraine can be dangerous. But one Russian poet living in Moscow, Vadim Dzyuba, is speaking out. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: The risks of protesting the government have been on the minds of many Americans lately. In Russia, those dangers take on extra weight amid the war in Ukraine and … Read more
Washington, DC – Politicians in the United States have largely welcomed the truce between the US and Iran, with some of President Donald Trump’s Republican allies voicing scepticism about a possible deal, as Democrats renewed calls for accountability over an “illegal war”. Trump announced the ceasefire on Tuesday, about 10 hours after proclaiming that a … Read more
President Trump has backed down from his threat to wipe out Iran’s civilization and bomb its power plants by Tuesday night. Online, he said he agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks. AILSA CHANG, HOST: President Trump has backed down from his threat to annihilate Iran’s civilization. Instead, he posted online that … Read more