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Debrief: Trump’s Ceasefire Gamble
April 25, 2026
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Missed the headlines? Catch up quick, with Debrief. As the clock was set to run out on the so-called ceasefires between the US and Iran, US President Donald Trump came in with an extension without a deadline. But his positive outlook on peace comes with dire threats of annihilation, and an ongoing chokehold on global energy supplies. In southern Lebanon, an extended ceasefire hasn’t meant that more than a million people will be safe to return to their homes.
All that, plus more stories from the week: EU approves Ukraine bailout, UK’s Starmer under fire, Antalya Diplomacy Forum, and more. We also go behind the scenes with our teammates. This week, we speak to Rahul Radhakrishnan, who is currently reporting from TRT World’s occupied East Jerusalem bureau.
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