April 23, 2026 - US Roundup: Trump announces extension of Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks
24/04/2026 | 10 mins.
Simon's live update from Washington, as President Trump prepares to receive the King and Queen next week, vows not to use nuclear weapons against Iran, and announces a three week extension to the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.
April 22, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: U.S. Navy Secretary ousted in the middle of Trump's naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
22/04/2026 | 6 mins.
More unexpected news from Washington, as Navy Secretary John Phelan becomes the latest senior figure at the Pentagon to be defenstrated by Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth. Mine with Henry Riley on LBC.
April 22, 2026 - More whiplash as Trump indicates his indefinite ceasefire might not be...indefinite
22/04/2026 | 5 mins.
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with John Campbell presenting.
April 22, 2026 - Trump shows signs of remorse after extending Iran truce indefinitely
22/04/2026 | 3 mins.
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
April 22, 2026 - Trump unravels as Iran eschews talks and his approval rating craters
22/04/2026 | 17 mins.
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.
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