NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that U.S. President Donald Trump appeared clearly frustrated with many of the alliance’s partner countries. Following a closed-door meeting at the White House, Trump sharply criticized NATO, claiming that the alliance was not supportive when the United States needed it and would not be in the future either.

In an interview with CNN after the meeting, Rutte declined to confirm whether Trump had mentioned leaving NATO but acknowledged that Trump’s frustration with several allies was evident and partly understandable. Rutte emphasized that most European countries were contributing in various ways, including providing bases, logistical support, and airspace access, and were fulfilling their commitments. He also noted that weakening Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities was crucial and that, at present, only the United States had the capacity to do so effectively.

Rutte described his discussion with Trump as very open and straightforward, suggesting a candid exchange between the two leaders.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an immediate 50 percent tariff on all goods from any country that supplies military weapons to Iran. The warning came just hours after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, according to Al Jazeera. Trump made the announcement in a social media post, stating that there would be no exemptions or exceptions to the measure.

The U.S. president did not name any specific countries in his statement. In the past, China and Russia have supported Iran’s military capabilities by providing missiles, air defense systems, and dual-use technologies that help Tehran counter pressure from the United States and Israel. However, both Beijing and Moscow have recently denied supplying weapons to Iran, though allegations against Russia have not fully subsided.

The announcement signals renewed U.S. pressure on countries maintaining defense ties with Iran, potentially heightening tensions in global trade and diplomatic relations.

A new public opinion poll has found that most Americans want Congress to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump without delay. The survey, conducted among 790 registered voters, revealed that 52 percent favored impeachment while 40 percent opposed it. The poll, sponsored by progressive activist groups 'Impeach Trump. Again.' and 'Free Speech for People,' also showed that one in seven Republicans supported Trump’s removal.

The poll’s findings carry political significance as Trump was impeached twice during his first term but acquitted both times in the Senate. His second impeachment followed the January 6 Capitol riot, when 57 senators, including seven Republicans, voted to convict him—short of the required two-thirds majority. The latest impeachment calls have intensified following Trump’s recent military action against Iran, which has reshaped political dynamics in Washington and among voters.

The survey, led by Free Speech for People president John Bonifaz with pollster Celinda Lake’s firm, had a margin of error of 3.9 percent. Bonifaz described the early-stage results as unprecedented, noting that public opinion against Trump has shifted faster than it did during Richard Nixon’s presidency.

US President Donald Trump announced that American warships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain positioned around Iran. In a post on social media platform X on Wednesday night, he warned that if Iran fails to fully comply with its agreement with the United States, the country could face a devastating attack. Trump reiterated that the US military presence will continue until the signed agreement is completely observed.

Trump stated that if Iran does not adhere to the deal, severe military action would follow, describing it as more powerful than any previous response. He also said both sides agreed that Iran would not develop nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open and safe for commercial shipping. According to him, the US military is currently in a state of readiness and awaiting its next mission.

The statement underscores Trump’s emphasis on enforcing compliance with the Iran agreement and maintaining security in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global trade route.

US President Donald Trump has again threatened to launch attacks on Iran, warning that any violation of what he called the 'real agreement' would trigger unprecedented military action. He announced that American warships, aircraft, and personnel would remain stationed in and around Iran until Tehran fully complies with the signed deal. Trump made the remarks on his social media platform, Truth Social, emphasizing that any breach would lead to severe consequences.

According to Trump, both sides have agreed that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open and safe for commercial shipping. He added that the US military is already prepared and awaiting its next victory, concluding his message with the declaration, 'America is back!'

The statements, reported by CNBC, underscore renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran, with US military presence in the region set to continue until compliance with the agreement is verified.

US crude oil prices rose again after a steep drop triggered by the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran, which initially caused oil prices to fall sharply. As the market began to stabilize later, prices recovered moderately.

According to the report, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures increased by $2.68, or 2.84 percent, reaching $97.09 per barrel at 22:18 GMT. Earlier in the day, global stock markets surged on the ceasefire news, while oil prices dropped nearly 14 percent to around $95 per barrel, at one point falling as low as $90.40.

The report indicates that the oil market showed signs of recovery after the initial reaction to the ceasefire announcement, suggesting a gradual return to stability.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Iran accepted a ceasefire under intense pressure, avoiding further escalation. He said that if Tehran had rejected Washington’s conditions, the next targets would have been Iran’s power plants, bridges, and oil and energy infrastructure. According to Hegseth, such strikes would have delayed Iran’s reconstruction by decades, but the country’s leadership realized that an agreement was the better option.

Hegseth added that President Donald Trump had the capability to cripple Iran’s entire economy within minutes but chose to show mercy instead. The ceasefire announcement came less than two hours before the deadline Trump had set for Iran, which he revealed on social media. The report cited BBC as its source.

The statements highlight the US administration’s portrayal of the ceasefire as a result of strategic pressure rather than concession, emphasizing Trump’s decision to restrain from harsher measures.

Ahead of peace talks scheduled for Friday in Islamabad, U.S. President Donald Trump clarified his stance on Iran’s nuclear program. He stated that Iran would no longer be allowed to enrich uranium, but sanctions on the country would be lifted if a deal is reached. Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday.

In his message, Trump said the United States would work closely with Iran and claimed that a “highly productive regime change” had already taken place there. He added that the two countries would cooperate to remove all buried nuclear waste or materials. Trump also mentioned that Iran would be freed from tariffs and sanctions and asserted that many of the 15 points proposed by the United States to end the war had already reached consensus.

The statement comes as preparations continue for the upcoming Islamabad peace discussions, where Iran’s nuclear activities are expected to be a key topic.

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.