Trump says U.S. is postponing strikes as it negotiates end to war with Iran
The president’s announcement sent markets soaring and energy prices diving, as investors bet Iran’s blockade of a key shipping chokepoint could soon end.
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Donald Trump announces ceasefire in Iran – the most important information
Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire with Iran.Image: keystone March 23, 2026, 1:05 p.mMarch 23, 2026, 1:09 p.m What happened? The USA does not want to carry out any attacks on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure in the next five days. US President Donald Trump announced this on his social media platform Truth. How […]
Continue ReadingEU pushes early gas refills while easing storage targets on Iran war
European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen is encouraging EU countries to begin refilling gas reserves earlier than usual to avoid last-minute pressure and price spikes, a letter seen by Euronews reveals, following supply disruptions caused by delays in Qatari LNG shipments due to the United States and Israel’s military attacks against Iran. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Jørgensen said […]
Continue ReadingTrump says strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure paused for 5 days amid US-Iran talks
President Donald Trump said Monday the United States would pause “any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure” for five days as Tehran and Washington engage in diplomatic negotiations. In a social media post, Trump wrote that the U.S. and Iran have had “very good and productive conversations” in the past […]
Continue ReadingUS to hold off on power plant strikes, extending Strait of Hormuz deadline
President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the US will hold off on power plant strikes for five days. Mr Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social site, just hours ahead of a deadline later in the day. Writing in all capital letters, he said […]
Continue ReadingTrump says U.S. is negotiating end to war with Iran
Trump said he had told the U.S. military to postpone strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, while talks proceed.
Continue ReadingAmbulances set ablaze at London synagogue in attack Starmer calls antisemitic
No one was hurt in the blaze, which damaged four ambulances operated by a Jewish charity in north London’s Golders Green neighborhood, officials said.
Continue ReadingA "no" vote in Italy's referendum could be 'first blow' to Meloni's premiership
Italy’s conservative premier, Giorgia Meloni, faces a pivotal political test in a two-day referendum on judicial reform that started on March 22. The vote has transformed into a broader judgement on her leadership at home and abroad. FRANCE 24’s Seema Gupta tells us more about the reform, the divide between the yes and no votes, […]
Continue ReadingSwiss tourist arrested in Bali for Instagram post about Nyepi
Mar 23, 2026, 10:49Mar 23, 2026, 10:49 A Swiss tourist was arrested on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali for defaming a religious festival. According to police, the man is accused of demeaning Nyepi New Year on Instagram. Celebrations in Bali the day before Nyepi Festival.Image: keystone The Nyepi Festival, which took place last Thursday, […]
Continue ReadingJewish ambulances set on fire in London ‘antisemitic hate crime’ – POLITICO
Keir Starmer condemned the “deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack.” Writing on X, the British prime minister said: “My thoughts are with the Jewish community who are waking up this morning to this horrific news. Antisemitism has no place in our society.” Health Secretary Wes Streeting echoed Starmer’s comments calling the event a “sickening attack on Jewish ambulances.” […]
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