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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Escalates Threat to Hit Iranian Power Plants After U.S. Rescues Downed Airman

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Escalates Threat to Hit Iranian Power Plants After U.S. Rescues Downed Airman

President Trump used an expletive-laden social media post to taunt Iranian leaders, saying that the United States would attack if they did not fully r…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon, forces closure of Syria border crossing

Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon, forces closure of Syria border crossing

Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon on Sunday killed at least 11 people, including a family of six, and wounded dozens more. The attacks…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Middle East crisis live: Trump uses expletive-ridden social media post to threaten Iran’s infrastructure

Middle East crisis live: Trump uses expletive-ridden social media post to threaten Iran’s infrastructure

US president tells Iran: ‘Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell’; Iran spokesman accuses Trump of ‘reckless moves’‘…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Hamas armed wing rejects ‘unacceptable’ calls for its disarmament

Hamas armed wing rejects ‘unacceptable’ calls for its disarmament

Hamas’ armed wing said Sunday that any discussion of disarmament before Israel fully implements the first phase of a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire is u…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  Daily Sabah (World)
Bangladesh launches emergency vaccination campaign as measles outbreak spreads

Bangladesh launches emergency vaccination campaign as measles outbreak spreads

Health Ministry figures ​show there have been ⁠17 confirmed deaths from measles so far, with 113 suspected deaths and more than 7,500 suspected infect…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran

Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran

The president said he would bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Until this administration, American leaders had insisted they were trying to follow in…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Trump appears to extend Iran deadline to Tuesday 8:00 PM

Trump appears to extend Iran deadline to Tuesday 8:00 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to push back his deadline for Iran to reach an agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, posting a v…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  Daily Sabah (World)
Iran’s Downing of Fighter Jet and U.S. Rescue Leave Both Sides Dangerously Emboldened

Iran’s Downing of Fighter Jet and U.S. Rescue Leave Both Sides Dangerously Emboldened

After Iran shot down a U.S. plane and U.S. forces pulled off a risky ground operation to extricate a stranded airman, both sides claimed victory. That…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Chance of alien life ‘goes to heart’ of space missions, Nasa chief says

Chance of alien life ‘goes to heart’ of space missions, Nasa chief says

Jared Isaacman says odds of evidence we are not alone are ‘pretty high’ four days after Artemis II rocket lifted offNasa’s Orion spaceship four days i…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Iran attacks energy infrastructure across UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait

Iran attacks energy infrastructure across UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait

Iranian drones strike Kuwaiti oil and petrochemical facilities; two Kuwaiti power and water desalination plants sustain ‘significant damage’ from dron…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
How downed F-15 US airman was rescued inside Iran

How downed F-15 US airman was rescued inside Iran

The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down over southern Iran.

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
Hungarian PM faces ‘false flag’ claims after Serbia says explosives found near pipeline

Hungarian PM faces ‘false flag’ claims after Serbia says explosives found near pipeline

Incident prompts political scrutiny across Hungary as Viktor Orbán trails in polls before next Sunday’s electionSerbia has said it found “explosives o…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Zelenskyy, Syria’s al-Sharaa hold talks in Damascus

Zelenskyy, Syria’s al-Sharaa hold talks in Damascus

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday met with Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa after arriving in Damascus alongside Türkiye’s top diplom…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  Daily Sabah (World)
Israel renews strikes on Lebanon, killing at least 11

Israel renews strikes on Lebanon, killing at least 11

Hezbollah claimed to have fired a cruise missile at an Israeli warship off the coast, but the Israeli military said it was “not aware” of such an inci…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of Wireless Festival Headlined by Kanye West

Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of Wireless Festival Headlined by Kanye West

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was “deeply concerned” that the rapper known for antisemitic and racist comments had been booked to perform at the…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran

‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Bernie Sanders among those responding with alarm to Trump writing ‘open the fuckin’ strait, you crazy bastards’Middle East …

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Iranian drone strikes hit Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks

Iranian drone strikes hit Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks

Members reportedly agree rise of 206,000 barrels a day in May but move symbolic with strait of Hormuz effectively closedMiddle East crisis – live upda…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Trump Seems Emboldened With New Threats in Truth Social Post Over Strait of Hormuz

Trump Seems Emboldened With New Threats in Truth Social Post Over Strait of Hormuz

In an expletive-filled social media post, Mr. Trump said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he will bomb bridges and power plants.

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
More Than 70 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Libya

More Than 70 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Libya

Survivors said at least 100 people were on a boat that had left Libya for Europe. Only 32 of those aboard are known to have survived.

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Seriously wounded US airman rescued from Iran, Trump says

Seriously wounded US airman rescued from Iran, Trump says

The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
German men must inform military of extended foreign trips

German men must inform military of extended foreign trips

The Defence Ministry said that men from the age of 17 “are required to obtain prior approval” from the German armed forces for foreign stays lasting l…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Trump threatens to hit Iran’s infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

Trump threatens to hit Iran’s infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

“If they don’t make a deal and fast, I’m considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil,” Mr. Trump said in an interview

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
‘Choose peace’: Pope Leo XIV marks first Easter under cloud of war in West Asia

‘Choose peace’: Pope Leo XIV marks first Easter under cloud of war in West Asia

He paid tribute to his predecessor Pope Francis, who last appeared in public on Easter Sunday last year — a few hours before his death

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Storm Dave: thousands of homes in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland left without power

Storm Dave: thousands of homes in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland left without power

Road and rail travel also disrupted across the UK before weather warnings lifted on SundayStorm Dave left thousands of homes across Wales, Scotland an…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Explosives found near Serbian pipeline that carries Russian gas, say leaders

Explosives found near Serbian pipeline that carries Russian gas, say leaders

Hungarian Foreign Minister ⁠Peter Szijjarto did not directly accuse Ukraine of playing a role the in incident but did not rule it out

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Seven arrested over alleged support for Palestine Action at RAF Lakenheath protest

Seven arrested over alleged support for Palestine Action at RAF Lakenheath protest

Protesters held on Sunday after joining a Lakenheath Alliance for Peace encampment outside airbase in SuffolkSeven people have been arrested under sus…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Iran says Hormuz to reopen only when revenues cover war losses

Iran says Hormuz to reopen only when revenues cover war losses

Iran’s presidential office said Sunday that transit through the Strait of Hormuz will resume only if a portion of the revenue is allocated to compensa…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  Daily Sabah (World)
How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets

How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets

Under Anne Hidalgo – mayor for 12 years until last week – the French capital added bike lanes, cut traffic and reclaimed public space, but not without…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Trump says ‘good chance’ of Iran deal on Monday

Trump says ‘good chance’ of Iran deal on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he believes there is a “good chance” of reaching a deal with Iran as soon as Monday, a day ahead of his dea…

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  Daily Sabah (World)
War in the Middle East: Israeli strike on South Beirut kills at least 4 people

War in the Middle East: Israeli strike on South Beirut kills at least 4 people

Olivia Bizot is live from Beirut.

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
U.S. rescues downed airman from Iran, says Trump; Tehran claims it destroyed several U.S. aircraft

U.S. rescues downed airman from Iran, says Trump; Tehran claims it destroyed several U.S. aircraft

The U.S. President said the ‌United ⁠States Military ⁠pulled off one of the ‘most daring ​Search ‌and Rescue Operations in U.S. History’

Apr 5, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)

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