Jonathan Hall, the UK government’s terrorism adviser, said attacks on Jewish people are “the biggest national security emergency” in almost a decade. He spoke after a stabbing in Golders Green, north London, which police have called a terrorist incident. Two Jewish men, Shilome Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, were injured. Both are in stable condition. Ephraim Mirvis said the attack shows that “if you are visibly Jewish, you're not safe”. Police arrested a 45-year-old British man on suspicion of attempted murder. Officers are also probing another incident linked to the same suspect. (PC: BBC)

Iran has said it will soon unveil a new weapon as talks with the United States remain stalled. Navy commander Shahram Irani said the weapon is “right next to them” and warned, “I hope they won’t have a heart attack.” The remarks came after Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal. Iranian officials claimed their forces carried out multiple strikes on US and Israeli targets. They said expectations of a quick victory had become “a joke.” Iran also accused the US of increasing its military presence. (PC: India Today)

The US Central Command has prepared a plan for a “short and powerful” wave of strikes on Iran, according to reports. The plan aims to break the deadlock in talks and push Iran towards a deal. Donald Trump said he will continue a naval blockade instead of immediate strikes. He called the blockade more effective, saying Iran is “choking like a stuffed pig.” Reports say possible strikes may target key infrastructure. Iran has warned of “unprecedented action” if pressure continues. Talks remain stalled with no clear progress. (PC: HT)

Police in London have declared a terrorist incident after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green. The victims, aged 34 and 76, are in stable condition. The Metropolitan Police arrested a 45-year-old British man born in Somalia on suspicion of attempted murder. Officers used a Taser after he tried to attack them. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it an “antisemitic attack” and said such acts target the whole country. Police said the suspect had a history of violence. Counter-terrorism officials are leading the investigation. (PC: BBC)

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth declared America is "watching Iran 24/7" to monitor its nuclear programme, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee. Defending the Iran war, Hegseth stated Tehran's unrelenting "nuclear ambitions" made conflict unavoidable. President Trump dismissed Iran's latest peace proposal, warning Tehran to "get smart soon" and demanding complete nuclear dismantlement as a ceasefire condition. Meanwhile, UAE announced its exit from OPEC, shocking global energy markets, as Brent Crude surged past $112 per barrel. Diplomatic tensions deepened with Germany's Chancellor Merz publicly clashing with Trump over the war. In parallel, Lebanon's death toll climbed to 40 as the fragile April 17 ceasefire continued unravelling dangerously. (PC: The Indian Express)

King Charles III's historic state visit to the United States delivered charm, pageantry and carefully crafted diplomacy, but questions remain over its lasting political impact. While British diplomats never expected a full reset of strained UK-US relations, divided over Iran, NATO, Ukraine and trade as they hoped the visit would soften the tone. The King's gifting of an "HMS Trump" ship's bell was widely praised as masterstroke diplomacy. Addressing Congress, King Charles directly challenged Trump's isolationist ideology, declaring "the challenges we face are too great for any one nation to bear alone." Republican Senator Lindsey Graham called the speech a "much needed morale boost" for Washington's deeply polarised political class.

Britain has officially called on its domestic refineries to maximise jet fuel production as the government steps up contingency planning to boost supply flexibility, confirmed Energy Department Minister Michael Shanks. The move comes at a critical moment, airlines worldwide are bracing for severe turbulence as jet fuel prices surge amid the ongoing war in Iran, with the peak holiday travel season rapidly approaching. The crisis is expected to ripple across continents in waves. On Tuesday, the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the jet fuel shortage will first devastate Asia, before spreading to Europe, then Africa and Latin America, threatening global aviation stability. (PC: Bloomberg)

US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran by warning the country to “get smart soon” over nuclear negotiations, hinting at stronger action including potential blockades. The remarks came during the ongoing Iran conflict and were reinforced by a social media post. Trump also claimed that King Charles III agrees with his stance that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons, following their meeting at a White House state dinner. However, Buckingham Palace responded cautiously, reaffirming neutrality. The comments have sparked diplomatic unease, given the monarch’s traditionally non-political role and ongoing UK-US tensions. (PC: The Guardian)

JD Vance has raised concerns that Donald Trump may not be getting full facts on the Iran war, a report said. In private meetings, he questioned claims made by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth about US success. Officials said Vance asked if the “rosy portrayal” of the war was accurate. He also raised concerns about falling missile stockpiles. Publicly, Vance has praised Hegseth, saying he is “doing a great job.” Reports suggest he is avoiding direct conflict but wants clarity on strategy. Some officials believe the briefings may be overly positive. (PC: NDTV)

Donald Trump said King Charles III agrees that Iran should not have nuclear weapons. Speaking at a White House dinner, Trump said, “Charles agrees with me — even more than I do.” Buckingham Palace later said the King follows the UK government’s long-standing position against nuclear weapons for Iran. It added he is “naturally mindful” of that policy. The dinner was part of efforts to strengthen ties between the US and UK. Charles also spoke about the importance of NATO and global cooperation during his visit. (PC: BBC)