Trump announces 2-week ceasefire in Iran : NPR

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

Israel strikes central Beirut without warning | US-Israel war on Iran News

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

U.S.-Iran ceasefire; Clay Fuller; Abortions; ICE : NPR

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire deal yesterday, just hours before President Trump’s deadline for Iran to meet his demands. Under … Read more

Mumbai’s historic dock quietens as fuel crisis chokes fishing trade | Oil and Gas News

Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026 Since its construction in 1875, Mumbai’s Sassoon Dock has evolved from a vital trading gateway to the Gulf to a commercial centre for textiles, spices and opium. In recent decades, it became the heart of Mumbai’s fishing trade. Today, the harbour stands uncharacteristically quiet. Fishing boats cluster together … Read more

Iran War deadline; Artemis II crew; OTC abortion drugs : NPR

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories In a press conference last night, President Trump reiterated his threats against Iran’s civilian infrastructure and promised destruction if the country doesn’t … Read more

US ‘third-country’ deportees deal sparks backlash in DRC | Al Jazeera

NewsFeed The Democratic Republic of Congo is expecting to receive ‘third-country’ deportees after a deal with the US. Some people are unhappy with the deal, arguing that conflict and insecurity make life difficult enough without the added consequences of more arrivals. Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media … Read more