Qatar Warns of ‘Industrial Catastrophe’ If Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

Zelensky Calls For Easter Truce Amid Nightly Russian Drone Assaults Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging for an Easter holiday ceasefire with Russia, at a moment each side has sent daily and nightly drones and missiles across the border. "We’re ready for a ceasefire during the Easter holidays," Zelensky told reporters, describing that "normal people who respect life" would seek a permanent ceasefire. "But we’re ready for any compromises, except those involving our dignity and sovereignty," he added. The vast majority of both the Russian & Ukrainian populations are Orthodox Christians. Both countries have predominantly...

Rubio Insists US 'Will Not Tolerate' Deal Which Makes Iran Gatekeeper Over Hormuz, As Putin Tells Araghchi Tehran 'Fighting For Its Sovereignty'  Summary Putin tells FM Araghchi that he's been in contact with the new Supreme Leader, and says Iran fighting for 'sovereignty' After a weekend of stalemate malaise, Iran reportedly offers new proposal for opening ship traffic, while postponing the thorny nuclear issue; Rubio says 'will not tolerate' Iran control of strait Trump says peace could come via telephone rather than face-to-face meetings, also warning Iranian oil infrastructure could explode from within unless flow resumes;...

Gunman Dead, Bystander Wounded After Large Shootout With Secret Service Near White House, Trump Safe After a very busy day in Washington and at the White House, given the Saturday flurry of diplomatic activity over the announcement of a tentative Iran peace deal, but which is still awaiting word and some details from Tehran, a deadly shooting erupted just outside the White House, resulting in a massive security and response and presence. President Trump was at the White House when at around 6pm ET the Secret Service responded in a hail...