White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. She made the clarification during a briefing on Wednesday, noting that US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had discussed the ceasefire the previous night. According to Leavitt, Netanyahu supported the initiative and remains an important partner in the discussions.

When asked whether Lebanon might be included in the agreement in the future, Leavitt said discussions on the matter are ongoing. On the same day, Netanyahu emphasized that Hezbollah is not part of the ceasefire with Iran and that Israel will continue its operations against the group.

The report added that on the first day of the US-Iran ceasefire, Israeli attacks in Lebanon killed 254 people and injured 1,165, even though Hezbollah had halted its attacks on Israel in respect of the truce.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that countries supplying military weapons to Iran will face a 50 percent tariff on all goods sold to the United States. The declaration was made through a post on the social media platform Truth Social, where Trump stated that the measure would take effect immediately and that no exemptions or exceptions would be allowed.

The announcement marks a new trade restriction targeting nations involved in arms transactions with Iran. Trump emphasized that the policy applies to any country providing military equipment to Iran, signaling a strong economic response from Washington. The statement did not specify which countries might be affected or how enforcement would be carried out.

The post comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, including reports of Israeli strikes in Gaza and diplomatic discussions involving Lebanon and Iran, though the tariff decision was presented as a separate U.S. policy move.

Three Bangladeshi expatriates from Comilla, including a father and son, were killed in a road accident in Albany, New York, on Monday evening, April 6, local time. Two others were seriously injured and are receiving treatment at a local hospital. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Hiramon, 60, his son Nazmul Robel, 30, both residents of Loudonville, and Nazmul’s friend Fahim Alim, 27, from Narail. Another victim, Julia Riccio, 62, was a resident of New York. The accident occurred when Nazmul, who was driving, lost control of the car on Route 9-H and collided head-on with a Toyota Crown coming from the opposite direction.

According to the New York Bangladeshi community, the victims were traveling to see a new house and business location when the crash occurred. Hiramon’s daughter Ratna, 33, and granddaughter Ikra, 1, were seriously injured. Family members confirmed that the funeral prayer will be held on Wednesday after Zuhr at Baitul Aman Islamic Center, followed by burial at Marlboro Muslim Cemetery in New Jersey.

Mourning has spread through their home village of Karibari in Muradnagar, Comilla, following the tragic deaths.

OpenAI has introduced a new policy blueprint aimed at reinforcing child protection frameworks in the United States amid the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. The initiative, developed in collaboration with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), the Attorney General Alliance, and other child safety organizations, outlines a coordinated approach to prevent and detect child sexual exploitation online. The blueprint emphasizes modernizing laws to address AI-generated and altered child sexual abuse material (CSAM), improving provider reporting and coordination for investigations, and embedding safety-by-design measures into AI systems.

The framework integrates legal, operational, and technical strategies to identify risks earlier, accelerate responses, and enhance accountability across the digital ecosystem. It underscores that no single intervention can solve the problem alone, calling for shared standards and stronger collaboration between technology providers and law enforcement. State Attorneys General Jeff Jackson and Derek Brown, co-chairs of the Attorney General Alliance’s AI Task Force, endorsed the blueprint as a significant step toward aligning industry practices with enforcement needs.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Attorney General Alliance both commended OpenAI’s continued commitment to child safety and responsible AI design, highlighting the importance of collective action to protect children online.

The CIA used a previously undisclosed technology called “Ghost Murmur” to locate and rescue an American airman shot down in southern Iran, according to The Post. The system, employing long-range quantum magnetometry and artificial intelligence, detects the electromagnetic fingerprint of a human heartbeat and isolates it from background noise. This marked the tool’s first operational use, and both President Trump and CIA Director John Ratcliffe referenced it during a White House briefing. The airman, identified publicly only as “Dude 44 Bravo,” survived two days in a mountain crevice before being found.

Sources told The Post that Ghost Murmur was developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division and had been tested on Black Hawk helicopters for potential use on F-35 jets. The barren desert terrain provided ideal conditions for the technology’s debut, with minimal electromagnetic interference and strong thermal contrast aiding detection. The system’s sensitivity stems from advances in quantum magnetometry using synthetic diamond sensors, though it requires significant processing time and works best in low-clutter environments.

The CIA’s success in confirming the airman’s survival triggered the mission’s execution phase, with Trump praising the agency’s performance and hinting at the classified nature of the technology.

A retail shop in Crystal Lake, Illinois, known as the 'Trump Truth Store + Hangout,' has temporarily closed due to a sharp decline in customer traffic. Owner Lisa Fleischman announced the closure on Facebook, citing the ongoing Iran war as the main reason for the drop in sales. She said that since President Donald Trump launched 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran on February 28, sales of political T-shirts, hats, and memorabilia have plummeted.

Fleischman told The Chicago Tribune that public interest in items such as red caps, flags, and shirts bearing slogans like 'God, Guns, and Trump' has fallen dramatically. She noted that customers appear uncertain and hesitant to wear such merchandise amid the current conflict. In recent days, she had hinted at the closure, mentioning health issues and considering shifting the business online.

Fleischman added that she could no longer cover even half of her rent and was unsure how long she could sustain the business. The store will remain closed until further notice.

US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social during Easter Sunday threatening to bomb Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, using vulgar language. The post prompted several Democratic lawmakers to call for invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from office, citing his alleged incitement of an illegal war in the Middle East. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy said he would consult constitutional lawyers if he were in Trump’s cabinet, describing the president as unbalanced and dangerous.

Arizona Representative Yasmin Ansari and New Mexico’s Melanie Stansbury also urged cabinet members to act, accusing Trump of provoking war crimes and targeting civilians. Democrats have previously sought Trump’s removal, including after the January 6 Capitol attack and his attempt to seize Greenland. The 25th Amendment allows the vice president and a majority of the cabinet to transfer power if the president is deemed unfit.

Analysts note that despite the calls, Trump retains strong backing from Vice President JD Vance, his cabinet, and most Republican lawmakers, making removal unlikely. A Newsweek report said prediction market data showed rising bets on the amendment’s use during Trump’s term.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed that the United States and Israel suffered a 'miserable defeat' following what she described as an unprovoked and unilateral aggressive attack on Iran on February 28. She made the remarks in an interview with Sputnik Radio, emphasizing that Russia had opposed the attack from the outset and had called for an immediate halt to the aggression.

Zakharova reiterated that there is no military solution to the current situation and that diplomatic engagement remains the only effective way to resolve the crisis. Her comments reflect Moscow’s continued criticism of Western and Israeli actions in the region and its advocacy for diplomatic approaches over military confrontation.

The statement underscores Russia’s positioning as a vocal opponent of military escalation in the Middle East and its support for diplomatic conflict resolution.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama’s ex-adviser Ben Rhodes has described President Donald Trump’s Middle East policy as disastrous. In a post on social media platform X, Rhodes said the decision to launch a military operation in Iran has created a catastrophic situation even under the best circumstances.

Rhodes stated that the decision to start a war against Iran marks one of the most shameful chapters in U.S. history, regardless of what happens next. He added that Trump’s actions have destroyed the United States’ standing on the global stage.

Rhodes further predicted that more global economic turmoil is likely to follow and claimed that Trump’s decisions have strengthened and enriched Russian President Vladimir Putin. The comments were reported by Al Jazeera.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform TruthSocial that the United States will assist in managing traffic congestion in the Strait of Hormuz. In his post, Trump stated that the U.S. would be present with all necessary supplies to ensure smooth operations and described the situation as a potential 'golden age' for the Middle East. He also mentioned that significant profits could be made and that Iran might begin a reconstruction process.

According to an earlier Associated Press report cited by Al Jazeera, under a ceasefire agreement, fees collected from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz would be directed to an Iranian reconstruction fund. Trump did not provide details on how the U.S. role would be implemented or what specific actions would be taken.

The announcement suggests a possible shift in U.S. involvement in the region’s maritime operations, though the scope and timeline of this assistance remain unspecified.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States achieved a 'complete and final victory' in its war with Iran. In an interview with AFP, Trump said the claim followed the signing of a two-week ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran. He described the outcome as 'complete and final victory, one hundred percent,' adding that there could be no question about it. When asked whether he would carry out his earlier threat to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Tehran violated the agreement, Trump declined to answer, saying only that people would have to wait.

Earlier, after Trump announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran, Iran’s Supreme Security Council welcomed the decision in a statement. Israel also agreed to halt its attacks. Following the announcement of the ceasefire, global oil prices dropped by 10 percent, according to CNN.

The developments mark a temporary pause in hostilities, though uncertainty remains about the durability of the truce and future U.S.-Iran relations.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has called for the immediate removal of U.S. President Donald Trump from office. The organization urged Congress to begin impeachment proceedings and to invoke the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This marks the first time in the NAACP’s 117-year history that it has taken such a strong stance against a sitting president.

NAACP President Derrick Johnson described Trump as “unfit, unhealthy, and mentally unstable,” asserting that the president’s recent statements and behavior pose a serious threat to the country. The group’s demand reflects growing concern within civil rights circles about the president’s conduct and its potential impact on national stability.

The call for removal underscores the NAACP’s willingness to confront what it views as a constitutional and moral crisis, though the next steps in the political process remain uncertain.

The White House has described a two-week ceasefire as both a diplomatic and military success, portraying it as the beginning of a potential long-term peace. Press Secretary Caroline Levitt stated that President Donald Trump and the U.S. military were responsible for achieving the ceasefire. According to her, Trump had anticipated the conflict would last four to six weeks, and within 38 days the United States had met and surpassed its main military objectives.

Levitt added that the success of the U.S. military created maximum strategic pressure, enabling Trump and his team to engage in difficult negotiations that opened a path toward diplomatic resolution and lasting peace. She also claimed that Trump had successfully reopened maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, Iran’s National Security Council said it agreed to the two-week ceasefire because it believed nearly all its wartime goals had been achieved. The council announced plans to join talks in Islamabad to consolidate battlefield gains through political dialogue.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has called for the immediate removal of U.S. President Donald Trump through impeachment or the 25th Amendment. The organization’s president, Derrick Johnson, stated that Trump is unfit, unstable, and dangerous, emphasizing that his words and actions pose serious concern for the nation.

Johnson argued that when the person holding the country’s highest office disregards truth, stability, and the welfare of the American people, it becomes a threat to both the nation and the world. He insisted that Trump must be removed from office without delay. The statement was reported by Al Jazeera and published by Amar Desh on April 8, 2026.

The call reflects growing alarm within civil rights circles over Trump’s leadership and its potential impact on national stability, though the report did not specify any official response from the U.S. government or political leaders.

U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed a planned military strike on Iran for two weeks, just hours after threatening to destroy Iranian civilization. The announcement came shortly before the original deadline for the attack. Trump stated that the temporary suspension would remain in effect only if Iran immediately and fully ensured safe passage for ships through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

According to the report, Trump made this decision following an 11-hour special proposal from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said he agreed to the two-week suspension at the request of Sharif and Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir. He described the move as a “mutual ceasefire” between both sides.

The condition attached to the suspension underscores the importance of the Strait of Hormuz for international maritime trade. The situation remains tense as the two-week period begins, with the ceasefire dependent on Iran’s compliance.