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Israel launched new attacks in southern Lebanon in its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah. As Israeli and Lebanese officials prepared to meet in Washington, the fighting in Lebanon remained a sticking point in the fragile cease-fire with Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decades in US; world leaders hail 'opportunity' The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decades in US; world leaders hail 'opportunity' The Times of India.
Iran war could plunge more than 30 million into poverty, UN warns The Hill Iran war could plunge more than 30 million into poverty, UN warns The Hill.
Chancellor ‘very frustrated and angry’ with Trump over conflict and its impact on UK economy Chancellor ‘very frustrated and angry’ with Trump over conflict and its impact on UK economy.
US President Donald Trump told an Italian newspaper on Tuesday he was “shocked” by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and had expected her to be more courageous, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies. Meloni had been a vociferous supporter of Trump, but she has criticised his decision to go to war with Iran, and on Monday, denounced his weekend criticism of Pope Leo.
Twenty-six years ago a Lebanese militant leader stood in Bint Jbeil to hail a landmark Israeli retreat. Now the IDF is set to take the town.
The US reportedly wants Iran to stop enriching for 20 years. Iran has agreed to five years. Here's why that matters.
Iran war: US blockade of Hormuz tests China's restraint DW. com Iran war: US blockade of Hormuz tests China's restraint DW. com.
PM Modi Speaks To Donald Trump, Call Lasted 40 Minutes PM Modi Speaks To Donald Trump, Call Lasted 40 Minutes.
Exclusive: Former American & Iranian Negotiators on Ceasefire Talks & How War Could End Democracy Now.
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".
Expansion of global economy would fall to 2.5% in an ‘adverse scenario’ of persistent $100-per-barrel oil Expansion of global economy would fall to 2.5% in an ‘adverse scenario’ of persistent $100-per-barrel oil.
An Israeli whose parents were killed on Oct. 7, 2023, and a Palestinian whose brother died from injuries in Israeli custody say they've become like brothers. Their new book is The Future Is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land.
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a more robust, resilient and dynamic strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, as Beijing intensified what observers have described as its “quiet but pragmatic” diplomacy during the Iran crisis. In a meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Xi unveiled a four-point proposal to safegua.
The prime minister announced new tax cuts to try to end the crisis that began after the U. S.-Israel war on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The government could face a no-confidence vote over its response to the fuel protests.
Israel-Lebanon Talks Loom as Fighting Persists Council on Foreign Relations Israel-Lebanon Talks Loom as Fighting Persists Council on Foreign Relations.
Lebanese and Israeli envoys to meet as Israel presses war on Hezbollah.
April 15, 2026, marks three years since the war in Sudan broke out.
Data highlights concerns about lack of jobs growth among British-born population Data highlights concerns about lack of jobs growth among British-born population.
Former French Federation President Escalettes dies aged 90.
He denies claims of sexual assault but admits " mistakes" and says he will resign.
Officials said the teenage attacker killed himself when cornered by the police. The authorities are investigating possible motives.
We ran the latest CPI and PPI data through our new nowcasting model to predict the upcoming PCE numbers We ran the latest CPI and PPI data through our new nowcasting model to predict the upcoming PCE numbers.
Bayern are in driving seat but wounded Real could be dangerous, says Neuer.
Conclusive Financial’s promotions boasted of high compensation figures and used images without permission Conclusive Financial’s promotions boasted of high compensation figures and used images without permission.
Mr Low repeatedly maintained that money laundering was not the focus of his article.
Recounting the incident, the former prime minister said that after three months, he can now stand but likened it to having "no legs".
'Blend' countries pay billions extra as access to cheap multilateral loans narrows.
Hong Kong landlords who fail to fix water seepage affecting flats below face a minimum inspection bill of HK$17,000 (US$2,170) if they take no action within 28 days of notification under a pilot scheme designed to fast-track such cases. The plan, launched by a joint office under the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) and Buildings Department, shifts the responsibility of shouldering The plan, launched by a joint office under the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) and Buildings Department, shifts the responsibility of shouldering.
Amazon launches AI research tool to speed early-stage drug discovery.
Is it time to rethink taxes.
Protecting the Magic with Disney Global Security Disney. com Protecting the Magic with Disney Global Security Disney. com.
16 wounded in Turkey school shooting: 19-year-old former student opens fire before taking own life.
Iraola to leave Bournemouth at the end of season.
Arteta urges pure fire as Arsenal eye Champions League semis.
US stocks climb as market bets Middle East war is ending.
Jaume Guardeno sustained serious injuries after collision with a car at the end of a Volta a Catalunya cycling race.
A resident of Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po has said that a drawer in her flat had been rummaged through, prompting a police investigation and rekindling burglary fears in the sealed residential complex. Police launched the probe after a resident surnamed Lee raised concerns about a possible burglary early on Tuesday. A government social worker had sent her a pho A government social worker had sent her a pho.
Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.
Chinese energy storage firm Sigenergy has ignited a market frenzy with its initial public offering (IPO) plan in Hong Kong, drawing an oversubscription of over 1,000 times, while its listed peer Guoxia Technology enjoyed a rally, as the duo capitalise on the artificial intelligence boom. Shanghai-based Sigenergy, which aims to raise HK$4.4 billion (US$561.6 million) in its IPO, is expected to be 1 Shanghai-based Sigenergy, which aims to raise HK$4.4 billion (US$561.6 million) in its IPO, is expected to be 1.
Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.
Some theologians say the pontiff’s understanding of Augustine’s teachings helped inform his response to President Trump’s negative comments about him.
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.
US law firm’s revenues surpass $8bn for first time on the back of megamerger mandates US law firm’s revenues surpass $8bn for first time on the back of megamerger mandates.
Trump’s pick to succeed Jay Powell reports $10mn in consulting fees from Stanley Druckenmiller’s family office Trump’s pick to succeed Jay Powell reports $10mn in consulting fees from Stanley Druckenmiller’s family office.
The rising star in global centrist politics has secured a majority in the Canadian Parliament. Critics are crying foul.
2026 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development Stockholm International Peace Research Institute 2026 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
Spain's Pedro Sánchez and China's Xi Jinping stressed respect for international law and a shared “sense of justice”.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks to NDTV's Vishnu Som US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks to NDTV's Vishnu Som.
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