US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire, Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible

US President Donald Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Tehran would cease counter-attacks and provide safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, if attacks against it stop.

• US-Iran ceasefire: DOE can’t say if local fuel prices will rise or fall

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin says despite the pronouncement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it is still difficult to predict how it will impact global and domestic oil prices.

• Sara Duterte fails to get reprieve from SC, impeachment hearing to proceed

Vice President Sara Duterte is unable to secure an order from the Supreme Court that would have blocked a public impeachment hearing against her at the House of Representatives.

• US, Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight

The voyage of four astronauts to the far side of the moon captures global attention, as people around the world watch the space mission. The three American and one Canadian astronauts provide real-time documentation of NASA’s 10-day Artemis II mission full of historic firsts.

• Alex Eala advances in Linz Open after triumphant start to clay swing

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala felt right at home in her Linz Open debut, as she eliminates Julia Grabher from the Austrian’s own home event. She claims a 6-4, 6-3 victory in their round of 32 clash on Wednesday, April 8, Manila time. – Rappler.com