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US President Trump announced a three-week extension to the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, following a high-level negotiation at the White House. The agreement marks the second such deal between Israel and Lebanon in a week.
Trump extended the Israel and Lebanon cease-fire for three more weeks to advance a peace agreement in Iran. The president said the truce in Lebanon would last three more weeks.
US President Trump ordered the military to shoot and kill Iranian boats mining the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Live updates: Trump orders U. S.
US President Trump announced an extension to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. The agreement, which lasts three weeks, follows a White House meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials. Iran-US war latest: Trump announces extension to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire The Independent.
Blasts were reported over Tehran, prompting Iran to activate its air defenses. Iran had previously stated it wouldn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US blockades its ports.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks, US President Trump said. The deal was reached after a White House meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials. Live updates: Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks, Trump says AP News.
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire has been extended by three weeks, US President Trump announced. The agreement follows a White House meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials. Live Updates: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks following White House peace talks, Trump says CBS News.
Donald Trump said he is keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran. Donald Trump said he is the one keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran.
The US intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran. Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.
Afghan refugees who helped US forces may be sent to Congo. Once promised a move to the United States, Afghan refugees who helped U. S. forces say they face ‘bad or worse’ options: resettlement to Congo or returning home to live under the Taliban.
European airlines are canceling tens of thousands of flights due to soaring jet fuel costs amid the Iran war. Energy authorities warn of a possible jet fuel shortage if supplies aren't replenished.
Trump will meet Lebanon and Israel envoys during peace talks after a 10-day truce was announced. The United States announced a 10-day truce shortly after the first meeting.
Tehran activated its air defense system after reports of explosions in several parts of the capital. The Mehr news agency confirmed the activation. Mehr news agency reported that the systems were activated in several parts of the capital.
Tanzania blames outside forces for election violence. The findings in a new report by a commission appointed by the government were at odds with details from human rights groups, which estimate that hundreds and possibly thousands of people were killed.
Pope Leo XIV made forthright comments on his Africa trip, but grew uncomfortable with the criticism's interpretation. On his recent trip abroad, Leo XIV made some of his most forthright comments since becoming pope last year, but grew uncomfortable at how that criticism was interpreted.
A US aircraft carrier has joined two already operating in the Gulf, amid rising tensions with Iran. The deployment was reported in a live update on US-Iran war news. US-Iran War News Live Update:.
World Cup final tickets are on sale for $2.3m each. Tickets for this summer's football World Cup final have gone on sale for more than $2m each.
Meta will lay off 10% of its workforce. Mark Zuckerberg makes a priority of delivering "superintelligence" in a costly AI race.
The EU approved a 90bn euro loan to Ukraine and new Russia sanctions. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomes the development, urging that the first tranche be disbursed by May or June.
Ukraine received a multibillion-dollar loan from the EU. Ukraine gets multibillion-dollar loan; Russia rakes in oil revenue.
The dollar is influenced by geopolitics. Dollar Tug-of-War Tilts Toward Geopolitics. What Comes Next. Barron's.
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