Iran says IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi killed in US-Israeli strike — (LINK) ground.news: 27 media reports — 6 April 2026 (LINK)

Iran mediators make last-ditch push for 45-day ceasefire: President Trump's 10-day deadline to Iran was expected to expire Monday evening. But on Sunday, Trump extended his deadline by 20 hours and posted on Truth Social a new deadline of Tuesday at 8pm ET — 5 April 2026 (LINK)

'Unhinged madman': US politicians react to Trump's expletive-laden threat to Iran — 5 April 2026 (LINK)

— Marjorie Taylor Greene and Bernie Sanders among those responding with alarm to Trump writing 'open the fuckin' strait, you crazy bastards'

— The US president wrote on his Truth Social platform: "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP."

Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions: up to a 20% cost increase forcing organizations to reroute vessels around Africa, adding weeks to delivery times. Save the Children International faces a 10-day delay and about 25% higher costs delivering supplies, while the International Rescue Committee has $130,000 worth of pharmaceuticals for Sudan stranded in Dubai. The World Food Programme warns an additional 45 million people may face acute hunger if tensions persist — (LINK) ground.news: 42 media reports — 5 April 2026 (LINK)

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday — (LINK) ground.news: 61 media reports — 5 April 2026 (LINK)

Zelenskyy on first visit to Syria discusses security cooperation with al-Sharaa — (LINK) ground.news: 70 media reports — 5 April 2026 (LINK)

— Zelenskiy offered Ukraine's expertise in countering drones and missiles, while the leaders discussed food security as Ukraine is a major grain producer and signed recent defense deals with Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Iranian missiles hit Negev chemical complex for third time, triggering a fire that Israel's Environmental Protection Ministry is investigating for potential hazardous leaks — (LINK) ground.news: 72 media reports — 5 April 2026 (LINK)

'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon: photo includes the Orientale Basin, which is the first time humans have seen the entire lunar feature — (LINK) ground.news: 39 media reports — 5 April 2026 (LINK)

Irish Star: Artemis II astronauts left gutted after serious Chappell Roan blunder — 5 April 2026 (LINK)

— The song cut out barely a minute in. PS: the Artemis II crew faced a second bathroom issue on the 10-day trip with a 'frozen urine' problem — potentially triggered by the "freezing of the vent lines", NASA stated. Until the capsule's restroom is repaired, Mission Control has directed the astronauts to use additional backup urine collection bags.

Russia says it downed 148 Ukrainian drones as energy strikes intensify — (LINK) ground.news: 88 media reports — 4 April 2026 (LINK)

Israeli forces destroy 17 UN peacekeeper cameras in Lebanon main headquarters in the coastal town of Naqura within 24 hours: UN — (LINK) ground.news: 19 media reports — 4 April 2026 (LINK)