Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ threat to Iran, Cuba’s oil lifeline & a succulent Chinese meal canonised

NEW WNWEP54 Thumbnail_020426.jpg

Source: SBS News

US President Donald Trump issues a new Middle East war deadline as Yemen’s Houthis put pressure on vital waterways. Plus, the US permits a rare oil shipment to ease Cuba’s energy crisis - what’s driving the sudden pivot? And Australia immortalises an iconic ‘dinner’ felon.


Listen to Australian and world news and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts.

Guest: Hisham Al-Omeisy, European Institute of Peace

Producers: Nick Ludlam, Ali Cheevers, Billy Dahlenburg, Greer Chester


Share

Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world