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Kittleson to be freed ahead of Trump ultimatum

The powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah said in a statement on Tuesday that it will release the American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week.

07 Apr 2026-21:32
Italy warns of nuclear "madness" in Iran

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto sounded the alarm on Tuesday over the risk that the Iran conflict could turn nuclear.

07 Apr 2026-20:58
Hostages head home as Trump ultimatum nears

French President Emmanuel Macron said two French nationals who had been detained in Iran for years left the country just hours before US President Donald Trump’s impending deadline for Tehran to cut a deal with the United States or face civilizational erasure.

07 Apr 2026-20:43
UN condemns surge in attacks on Sudanese hospitals and civilians

UN humanitarians warn that ongoing drone attacks in Sudan are killing civilians and crippling critical infrastructure as the conflict nears its third year.

07 Apr 2026-15:46
Two assailants killed in shootout at Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Turkish police shot dead two attackers and wounded a third during a gunfight outside a building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday.

07 Apr 2026-14:49
Balancing war inflation and economic stability

A senior US Federal Reserve official has raised the prospect of an interest rate hike for the first time in years, warning that the Iran war's impact on fuel costs could push inflation beyond the central bank's control.

07 Apr 2026-14:38
Iran rejects ceasefire as US defense budget hits $1.5 trillion

Iran has rejected the US proposal for a temporary ceasefire and a transition to peace talks, demanding a complete and immediate end to the conflict.

07 Apr 2026-14:29
Russia provides Iran with cyber and intelligence aid for precision strikes

Russian satellites have made dozens of detailed imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East to help Iran strike US forces and other targets, according to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment.

07 Apr 2026-14:10
War Day 39: Trump sets final deadline for Iran while Tehran slams "rude" US threats

The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its 39th day with a sharp escalation in military activity, widening regional involvement, and increasingly stark rhetoric from global leaders.

07 Apr 2026-13:39
The Greek anti-drone solution redefining low-cost aerial defense

Greece is attracting international interest in its Centauros anti-drone system, a cost-effective electronic warfare platform that has proven its worth in combat operations against Houthi drones in the Red Sea.

07 Apr 2026-13:25