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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 17:25 CST
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Iran agrees to open Strait of Hormuz for two-week US ceasefire

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says ‘if attacks against Iran are halted,’ then Iran agrees to a US ceasefire.

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Trump has backed down from his threat to wipe out Iran's civilization

President Trump has backed down from his threat to wipe out Iran's civilization and bomb its power plants by Tuesday night. Online, he said he agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks.

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U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire, suspending Trump's threat to annihilate Iran

After Iran ceded to President Trump's demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump backed down from his threat of wide-scale destruction of Iran's civilian and military infrastructure.

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White House confirms two-week suspension of strikes on Iran

The White House has confirmed the US has agreed to suspend all bombing and military attacks on Iran for two weeks.

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Trump agrees to pause attacks on Iran if Strait of Hormuz opens

US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to extend his threatened deadline to attack Iran by two weeks.

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Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group

Universal Music, the label behind superstars Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, is expected to list in NY from Amsterdam.

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Trump announces two-week ceasefire as Iran agrees to reopen Hormuz Strait

The US president nevertheless warned that the suspension was dependent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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What we know about Pakistan’s proposed Iran war pause

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israeli war on Iran are progressing.

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Iranian musician stages protest at power station over Trump threats

Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari has been performing outside the Damavand power station in a symbolic protest.

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Arsenal beat Sporting with late Havertz goal in Champions League quarters

Arsenal score late winner at Sporting Lisbon to take 1-0 first-leg advantage back to London next week.

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Djibouti and the Horn of Africa: new front in the war on Iran

Djibouti built its economy on the strategy of charging rent to different military world powers.

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Trump backs down from imminent threat to annihilate Iran, announcing 2-week ceasefire

After the U.S. and Iran arrived at a ceasefire agreement, President Trump suspended his threat of wide-scale destruction of Iran's civilian and military infrastructure.

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Iran warns region and beyond as tension builds ahead of US ultimatum

Trump has threatened to step up the US-Israeli war on Iran by destroying every bridge and power plant in the country.

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Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait

PM Sharif cites progress in diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of war, urges to allow diplomacy run its course.

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Kane leads Bayern to 2-1 win over Real Madrid in Champions League thriller

Kylian Mbappe pulled a goal back for Madrid ahead of the quarterfinal second leg in Munich next week.

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