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Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993

Israel's right to defend itself" from Hezbollah's attacks, he said. Speaking to reporters ahead of the meeting, Rubio said the meeting was "a process". "This will take time, but we believe

Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon. And, Trump nominates a new CDC director.

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **A 10-day ceasefire to pause fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon begins today.** President Trump announced the deal yesterday

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it needs guarantees against attacks before Gulf can be stable

Israel sought to end the war on [Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/lebanon) and that those who dragged Lebanon into it were the ones committing “treason”** – a jab at the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, which claimed several

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

attacks on Iran on Feb. 28. Israeli forces responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion of southern Lebanon. In his remarks shortly after the ceasefire was announced, Netanyahu made clear Israel did not intend

At least four killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, journalists wounded

News Agency (NNA) reported, further straining the fragile ceasefire. An Israeli strike hit a car in at-Tiri, a village in south Lebanon, killing two people inside, NNA said on Wednesday. It later said several

Hegseth says US blockade to continue, ready for new attacks on Iran energy

Israel’s invasion and ongoing bombardment of Lebanon is “as important” as the pause in fighting in Iran. A Lebanon ceasefire has emerged as one of the main sticking points in talks, which also include

Trump's Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise

news network last week found that almost 80% of respondents supported continued strikes on Hezbollah. And three separate surveys suggested a majority of Israelis also opposed to two-week ceasefire Trump agreed with Iran. "Agreements

US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says

attack on Iran. Hezbollah sided with Iran and launched rockets at Israel, which responded with intense bombardment of Beirut and other cities, and launched an [invasion of southern Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/12/how-israeli-offensive-destroyed-entire-villages-in-lebanon). In a statement

Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts

Israel stop its attacks in Lebanon as a condition to continue negotiating with the U.S. --- ## International backlash over the war in Iran The prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is being met with increased

What we know about the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

attacks" across Lebanon and "no freedom of movement for Israeli forces". The Iran-backed group, while deeply embedded in Lebanon, is not part of the Lebanese government's security apparatus. Iran's foreign ministry welcomed

Greek Orthodox Church sounds alarm over attacks on Christians in Jerusalem

news agency the 48-year-old nun is a researcher at the institution and did not wish to speak publicly. ## Rising attacks on Christians Attacks on Christian communities in occupied East Jerusalem and Israel have

Tensions rise in two ceasefires in the Middle East. And, the Navy secretary ousted

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Tensions are rising in the two ceasefires in the Middle East.** Iran has [not officially recognized](https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=nx-s1-5796726:x) the ceasefire that President Trump

Controversy as Lebanese banker Sehnaoui is praised for supporting Israel

attacking his home country of Lebanon, [killing hundreds](/news/2026/4/8/hundreds-of-casualties-across-lebanon-after-israel-says-it-hit-100-sites), and occupying territory within the country’s south, Antoun Sehnaoui was being publicly praised for his support for Israel, and his family’s history of being

Iran war: What’s happening on day 56 after Trump extended ceasefire?

Lebanon, and senior officials in Tehran have blamed Washington for stalled negotiations, citing the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. Here is what we know: ## In Iran - **Trump’s Hormuz order:** President Trump vowed

U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires this week with no deal in sight

attack** [India's foreign ministry](https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/2045511519648252198/photo/1) summoned Iran's ambassador in New Delhi after what it said was a shooting incident that involved two Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. During

U.S.-Iran peace talks still in limbo after Iran seizes ships in the Strait of Hormuz

News on Wednesday that there was "no time pressure" either on the truce or setting a new date for talks. Iran dismissed Trump's extension as "meaningless" and said it would not return to negotiations

Foreign Office cuts will weaken oversight of international law, MPs warn

News of the closure, revealed by the Guardian, was raised with Keir Starmer at prime minister’s questions this week by the independent MP for Dewsbury and Batley, Iqbal Mohamed. Starmer said the work would

First Thing: Microsoft and Meta cut thousands of staff as they bet big on AI

Israel’s killing of the [prominent Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/23/lebanon-journalist-amal-khalil-israel-death-threat) in a double-tap strike has been condemned internationally. Khalil was killed in what colleagues described as a sustained attack by Israeli

U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears its end. And, Fed chair nominee faces tough hearing

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Today is the final full day of the ceasefire agreement between the U.S., Israel and Iran.** The future of peace talks remains uncertain

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports

Lebanon. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday said in a statement, cited by the Iranian media, that the ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports represented “acts of piracy and maritime theft”, adding that