Search

Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins

site of an intense battle in recent days. On Thursday, the Israeli military heavily bombed villages and towns all over southern Lebanon, following a pattern of intensifying attacks before the proposed ceasefire. The Israeli military

Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war

site Axios: "No, it doesn't mean that. We haven't thought about it yet." Announcing the trip had been called off on Saturday, Trump said there was "tremendous infighting and confusion" within Iran

As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms, here are the main sticking points

sites previously targeted by US-Israeli strikes, on April 20, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. **Majid Saeedi/Getty Images Europe** Majid Saeedi/Getty Images Europe Officials in Islamabad say the city remains ready to host the talks, though

Sectarian fears increase as a Beirut area says no to displacement centre

targeted displaced](/features/2026/4/7/creating-rift-part-of-game-plan-israeli-attacks-deepen-lebanon-fissures) Lebanese, leading many to fear that hosting their compatriots may bring increased danger to their own homes and families. There is also extreme polarisation over the war inside Lebanon. Supporters of Hezbollah

Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict?

targeted strikes as needed. In the absence of a permanent deal that allows both sides to claim victory, analysts say a low-intensity conflict interspersed with periodic strikes offers a convenient way out – albeit

What was the Iran nuclear deal Trump dumped in search of ‘better’ terms?

targeted Iran’s oil exports, as well as its shipping sector, banking system and other key industries. The goal was to force Iran back to the negotiating table to agree to a new deal, which