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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
The US president says he sees ‘great chance’ of a peace deal between the two countries this year.
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Middle East
Lebanon to confront Israel over demolition of homes since ceasefire
23 Apr 2026 - 3:41PM
France
Second French peacekeeper dies in Lebanon after ambush blamed on Hezbollah
22 Apr 2026 - 10:48PM
Weddings
Meet Claudia Doumit, who just married her The Boys co-star Jack Quaid
The Scandal and New Girl actress wed the actor – whose parents are Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid – in a star-studded ceremony in her native Australia.
22 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Middle East
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, testing Lebanon truce as talks loom
The incidents are among several that have occurred since a 10-day Lebanon ceasefire came into effect last Thursday.
22 Apr 2026 - 3:10PM
Israel
Israel jails soldiers for vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon
Both the soldier who smashed the sculpture with a sledgehammer and the one who photographed the act will receive military detention.
22 Apr 2026 - 1:28PM
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US-China relations
Trump extends Iran ceasefire, claims interception of ‘gift from China’
Strait blockade stays as US seizes vessel said to be carrying ammunition for Iran; Beijing denies role and talks face fresh doubt.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:05AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US and Iran warn they are ready for war as clock ticks on ceasefire end
As talks remain in limbo, a key Iranian figure says the Islamic Republic is ready to ‘show new cards on the battlefield’.
21 Apr 2026 - 4:03PM
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Middle East
Defying Hezbollah, Lebanon’s president seeks end to hostilities with Israel talks
Ambassadors are set to meet in Washington on Thursday as President Aoun hopes to ‘save Lebanon’ amid a fragile ceasefire.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:41PM
Middle East
Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon, vows to counter threats with ‘full force’
Israel’s military unveils a map of its new southern ‘forward defence line’, days after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:54PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iranians fear ‘pressure will 100% increase’ after US, Israeli strikes stop
Iranians are worried that an agreement with the US will free the regime to return to asserting control over its people.
18 Apr 2026 - 3:05PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Turkey’s Erdogan urges Iran, US to use ceasefire to push for lasting peace
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Erdogan also stressed the importance of acting with ‘prudent understanding’ to end the Iran war.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:20PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels
Move eases oil fears, but US’ Iran blockade remains amid questions over enforcement and China’s role, as Trump claims to have ended 10 wars.
18 Apr 2026 - 7:47AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Lebanon becomes key to Iran-US peace talks amid fears of Israel’s ‘hegemony’
Pakistan is the regional go-between to help maintain the 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon and push for a conclusive deal to end the Iran war.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Israel, Lebanon begin 10-day ceasefire
Pause may ease tensions with Iran, with Trump eyeing White House talks, though doubts linger over prospects for a lasting peace deal.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel and Lebanon begin 10-day ceasefire as US pushes broader deal
A pause in fighting may help ease tensions with Iran, as Trump eyes a White House meeting between the leaders of Israel and Lebanon.
17 Apr 2026 - 5:25PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Lebanon’s president refuses talks with Israel amid Trump’s peace push
The Lebanese leader said Beirut’s position is that a ceasefire should precede negotiations.
16 Apr 2026 - 11:17PM
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Israel
Israeli security cabinet to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire: senior official
Senior Hezbollah official Ibrahim al-Moussawi says diplomatic efforts by Iran and other regional states could produce a ceasefire soon.
16 Apr 2026 - 12:14AM
War and conflict
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Why ceasefires struggle and fail
From Ukraine to Gaza and the Middle East, the lesson of history is that ceasefires rarely hold.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
After ‘wonderful’ talks with Lebanon, Israel envoy says more dialogue coming
Sides commit to more engagement as Trump urges disarming Hezbollah, but analysts warn a durable Israel-Lebanon deal remains unlikely.
15 Apr 2026 - 9:46AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
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You’re not asking the right question about the Iran war
The standard critique of the war does not ask who requires Iran to remain an enemy rather than a problem to be managed.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:24PM
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Middle East
Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel
Whistle-blower Chelsea Manning was among those held in a protest led by the anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:19PM
Middle East
Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel meeting in US with Israel
Amid a surge in Israeli ground operations, Naim Qassem calls for a ‘heroic stance’ to scrap Tuesday’s planned summit.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:58PM
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Iran’s emergence as a major power should be welcome in a multipolar world
Countering US imperialism and Israeli state terrorism should now be an imperative for the entire international community.
13 Apr 2026 - 6:31AM
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Middle East
Israel’s Netanyahu says ‘war continues’ during visit to southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s PM says he’s working to get Israeli troops out as Hezbollah militants fight back.
13 Apr 2026 - 2:14PM
Middle East
Israeli bombardment kills infant in Lebanon during father’s funeral
The air strike took place on Wednesday amid hopes that the US-Iran ceasefire would apply to Lebanon, as Israeli strikes killed more than 350.
12 Apr 2026 - 9:41PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Pope Leo slams ‘delusion of omnipotence’ stoking US-Israeli war on Iran
The pontiff urged prayer and peace talks, rejecting religious justifications for violence.
12 Apr 2026 - 11:25AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US-Iran talks in Islamabad stretch on as Hormuz stand-off fuels duelling claims
US sends destroyers for mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and US hold high-stakes talks in Pakistan.
12 Apr 2026 - 4:21PM
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