Pakistan Commends Trump for Continuing Ceasefire, Urges Iran to Engage in Dialogue
Pakistan’s Minister Talks Peace Efforts with U.S. Ambassador On Thursday, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, met with U.S. Ambassador Natalie Baker. The main topic? Continuing efforts to address the ongoing situation in Iran. Naqvi has expressed, perhaps, some optimism that the Iranian regime would reconsider and join the discussions post-meeting. The official account of their […]
Stock futures remain mostly steady following Trump’s announcement of a three-week extension to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Live updates
U.S. Stock Futures Steady Amid Ceasefire Announcement U.S. stock futures showed minimal movement on Thursday night following President Donald Trump’s announcement that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks. The S&P 500 futures were relatively flat, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.4%. On the other hand, futures tied to the […]
U.S. captures another oil tanker associated with Iran since the ceasefire was extended
US Military Seizes Tanker in Indian Ocean Shortly after the extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, the US military took control of another tanker suspected of smuggling Iranian crude oil in the Indian Ocean. On Thursday, the Department of the Army released footage showing the tanker, Majestic X, with soldiers being lowered onto its deck from […]
Karoline Leavitt states that the seizure of an Iranian ship does not constitute a ceasefire violation
White House press secretary Caroline Levitt addressed why President Trump doesn’t view the recent Iranian seizure of two foreign vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as a breach of the ceasefire agreement. Her comments came during a conversation with Fox News’ Martha McCallum, shortly after Iran took control of a ship flying the Greek flag […]
Rep Adam Smith claims Trump is not truthful about the Iran ceasefire talks.
Democrat Questions Trustworthiness of White House in Iran Negotiations A prominent Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee raised concerns, suggesting that Iran might be seen as more reliable than the White House regarding peace negotiations. Representative Adam Smith, a Democrat from Washington, made these comments during an interview on MSNOW, stating that President Trump […]
Australian Dollar strengthens as Trump prolongs Iran ceasefire, Australian PMIs rise into growth
AUD/USD Movement and Economic Factors The AUD/USD pair is showing some upward momentum, hovering around 0.7155 in early Thursday trading in Asia. This resurgence in risk appetite can be attributed to a recent decision by US President Donald Trump to extend the ceasefire with Iran, which is helping to bolster the Australian dollar against its […]
Iran captures two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz while a ceasefire is in place
Iran has taken control of two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, occurring just hours after President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire amidst ongoing maritime conflicts. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed these vessels, named MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, were operating without the necessary permits and were interfering with navigation systems, though these […]
Stocks climb following extension of U.S.-Iran ceasefire and robust earnings: Live updates
Market Update Following Ceasefire Announcement On April 20, 2026, traders on the New York Stock Exchange reacted positively as stocks climbed after President Donald Trump announced the extension of a ceasefire with Iran. This move, coupled with encouraging earnings reports, contributed to an optimistic market sentiment. The S&P 500 saw an increase of 0.7%, while […]
Kellogg calls on the US to complete its efforts against Iran as the delicate ceasefire is prolonged.
Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg has urged the United States to “complete the task” regarding Iran, suggesting that the U.S. should take control of strategic islands, weaken its energy sector, and support domestic rebels. This call for action comes amid an extended ceasefire aimed at facilitating negotiations. Kellogg stated on “Hannity” that it’s time to […]
Bitcoin rises to $77,500 following Trump’s ceasefire extension and a $2.5 billion purchase by Strategy.
Bitcoin Update Following Ceasefire with Iran Bitcoin recently surpassed $78,000, experiencing a 2.2% increase in the last day and a 4.3% rise for the week. This surge followed President Trump’s announcement about indefinitely extending the Iranian ceasefire, alongside news that Strategy had acquired 34,164 BTC for approximately $2.54 billion. In addition to Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies […]