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War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (646+ words) - Pakistan war diplomacy - Pakistan's powerful military chief and prime minister concluded separate visits aimed at ending the Iran war, with Field Marshal Asim Munir leaving Tehran and premier Shehbaz Sharif headed home from Turkey. Munir met Iran's top leadership and…...
Trump Threatens to Resume Strikes if Iran Deal Fails by April 22
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (323+ words) The US President stated he may not extend the current ceasefire, warning that a failure to reach an agreement within days would lead to a renewed blockade and military action. US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday, April 18, that he…...
Trump Says Strait of Hormuz "Fully Open" After Iran Announcement
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (303+ words) The development could ease pressure on global oil markets, though independent confirmation remains limited. US President Donald Trump said on Friday, April 17, that the Strait of Hormuz is "fully open" to commercial shipping, following an announcement by Iran. "Iran has…...
Ukraine Urges Israel to Arrest "Stolen Grain" Shipment Unloaded in Haifa
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (424+ words) Kyiv said it expects Israel to adopt a "balanced and lawful decision" and to satisfy its request, including by arresting the shipment in order to prevent similar cases in the future. Ukraine has called on Israel to arrest a shipment…...
Trump Announces 10 Day Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (285+ words) The ceasefire follows direct talks aimed at reducing hostilities. US President Donald Trump hannounced a 10day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, saying it will take effect at 5 p. m. Eastern Time on Thursday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he held…...
Trump Says Iran Talks May Resume In Coming Days
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (380+ words) Washington hosted the first direct Israel-Lebanon talks in decades as Trump signaled a possible fresh diplomatic push with Tehran within days. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US-Iran talks could resume within days, while Israel and Lebanon agreed to open…...
Ukraine Calls on Israel to Vet Delivery of Stolen Ukrainian Grain
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (408+ words) Ukraine has reacted to reports that the Russian cargo vessel "Avinsk" has arrived at the Port of Haifa carrying a shipment of wheat allegedly originating from a temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The reaction came following…...
Lebanon, Israel to Meet for Tough Talks in Washington
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (534+ words) US-mediated Israel'Lebanon talks in Washington face dim prospects as divisions over Hezbollah, ceasefire terms, and regional tensions leave expectations for progress low. Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for US-mediated talks on ending the war…...
Trump Says US "May Stop by Cuba" After Iran
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (320+ words) Cuban President Miguel D'az-Canel said he is not afraid and would defend the island, while Trump again hinted that Washington could turn to Cuba after Iran. US President Donald Trump on Monday repeated his assertion that Washington "may stop by…...
Iran Cites Disagreements Over Key Issues for Failed Islamabad Peace Talks
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (314+ words) Tehran's foreign ministry stated that "two or three" major sticking points prevented a deal with the US, while sources indicate control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a primary hurdle. Disagreements over several "key issues" prevented the conclusion of a…...