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Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, This is the Morning Briefing for Friday, with the latest news to start informed, the Maltese papers review to get an overview of what the headlines are, and…

Questions to Trump leads to banning of CNN correspondent from attending press event at White House

AP: A CNN correspondent was barred from attending an open press event at the White House on Wednesday because of questions she asked President Donald Trump earlier in the day. Kaitlan…

Malta’s economic momentum shows resilience as confidence cools slightly

Malta’s economy continued to exhibit solid performance in early 2026, with business activity and sen...

Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon

Israel’s defense minister has announced plans to establish a buffer zone within southern Lebanon, st...

US journalist abducted in Baghdad

An American freelance reporter has been kidnapped in Baghdad, with officials saying a suspect has li...

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil terminal

Ukrainian drones have hit Russia’s Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga for the fifth time in 10 days, as Kyi...

Employer Bodies Say Cannabis has No Role to Play in Youth Football

Employers’ associations within the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development, including Malt...

Trump, Rubio say war ‘finish line’ is approaching

The United States has indicated that its military operations in Iran could conclude within weeks, ev...

Leaked Call Reveals Russia asked Hungary for Help on Sanctions

A newly released recording has intensified scrutiny of Hungary’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Péter Szi...

Trump tells allies to ‘go get your own oil’ amid Iranian attacks on Gulf

Donald Trump criticised allies for not supporting US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying ...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 1 April 2026

Updated 1145 Malta Business Confidence Slips as Uncertainty Rises, Despite Modest Growth Signals:...

UPDATED: Italy blocks base use, Spain closes airspace, France denies transit over Iran war

Italy, Spain and France have moved to restrict military activity linked to the war in Iran, undersco...