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Netanyahu says ‘no ceasefire’ in Lebanon as he pledges to strike Hezbollah with full force

Benjamin Netanyahu said that there will be no ceasefire in Lebanon as he vowed to continue strikes against Hezbollah with “full force”.

The Independent UK

Gaza marks 6 months of ceasefire but ‘life is still terrible’ with 738 deaths since deal was struck

Residents are stuck in limbo and say little beyond the largely silenced explosions has changed

The Independent UK

Starmer says he is ‘fed up’ with Trump and Putin’s impact on UK energy costs

PM appears to draw comparison between Russian and US leaders’ actions and calls for plan to restore Hormuz strait shipping

The Guardian - UK

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Stocks rise and oil prices gain as investors await ceasefire talks

Markets have remained positive, with oil prices edging slightly upward, coupled with gains for global equities ahead of the US-Iran talks in Islamabad on Saturday.

Euronews

‘Classes will go on as education is only way forward’: Beirut professor who witnessed Wednesday’s intense bombings

DEHRADUN: Some of the heaviest Israeli bombing since the latest round of attacks began on March 2 hit Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday, and a professor at the country’s only state-run university told TOI from Beirut that teachers and students had decided to keep education going by…

The Times of India

Crumbling ceasefire? Trump accuses Iran over Strait of Hormuz as Iran's Supreme Leader demands 'blood money'

Iran was ‘doing a very poor job’ of allowing tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said amid fears of a possible collapse in the agreed ceasefire between the US and Iran

Evening Standard

Panic in Beirut Restaurant After Largest Israeli Airstrikes So Far – Viral CCTV Footage Shows Chaos

CCTV footage captures the panic in a Beirut restaurant during Israel's largest airstrikes on Lebanon, highlighting the impact on civilians

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Lebanon reeling as Israeli strikes continue after 300 killed yesterday

Israeli air strikes hit Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon as rocket sirens blare in northern Israel, despite calls to extend a regional ceasefire.

Euronews

Pakistan vs Israel: Khawaja Asif deletes 'curse on humanity' post after sharp response ahead of US-Iran peace talks

A row erupted between Israel and Pakistan after Islamabad defence Minister Khawaja Asif posted remarks targeting Israel for its military op in Lebanon, which he later deleted amid strong backlash.

The Times of India

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to ‘finish’ war if peace talks fail as negotiators arrive in Pakistan

Iran's delegation has arrived in Islamabad, with JD Vance and a team of US officials now en route

The Independent UK

Pakistan, Israel war of words: Khawaja Asif’s 'burn in hell' remark triggers an 'outrageous' response

Israel has criticised remarks by Khawaja Asif, calling them “outrageous” and questioning Pakistan’s neutrality in regional diplomacy. Asif described Israel as “evil” and a “curse for humanity.” He also alleged civilians were being killed across Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. The row comes as Islamabad hosts United States–Iran ceasefire talks, with…

The Times of India

Islamabad prepares to host historic negotiations between Iran and the US

In Pakistan’s capital, the army has been deployed, a public holiday has been declared and the streets are eerily empty

The Guardian - UK

Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail – as it happened

US president says that warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if Saturday’s Islamabad talks fail to produce a deal

The Guardian - AU

Greens say Australia should step up pressure on Israel over ‘disastrous, illegal, immoral war’ on Lebanon

Call comes on same day former prime minister Tony Abbott says Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle East

The Guardian - AU

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Evening Standard

PM and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen strait amid Gulf visit

The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region.

The Conversation

After ceasefire, negotiating a lasting deal with Iran would require overcoming regional rivalries and strategic incoherence

President Donald Trump’s rapid and dramatic turn from threatening to kill “an entire civilization” in Iran on the morning of April 7, 2026, to announcing a two-week ceasefire later that day left many observers with a sense of whiplash.

The Conversation

Can the Middle East ceasefire hold?

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Israel calls for Lebanon talks, road traffic falls amid fuel crisis, how to solve a poo ball problem

Netanyahu wants focus on dismantling Hezbollah but does not signal end to bombardment; exclusive data shows big fall in journeys in major cities

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The Independent UK

Starmer calls Israel’s Lebanon attacks ‘wrong’ as he calls for them to ‘stop’

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Stocks Rebound on Optimism US-Iran Ceasefire to Hold

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.72%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.58%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Guardian - US

Israel’s attacks on Lebanon could unravel the US-Iran ceasefire

Trump is on the verge of squandering a ceasefire that serves US interests for the sake of an unreliable ally

International Business Times

Trump Says Iranian Leaders 'Talk Much Differently When You're At a Meeting' As He Expresses Optimism On Ceasefire Talks

President Donald Trump says Iranian leaders "talk much differently when you're at a meeting than they do to the press" as he expressed optimism on ceasefire negotiations to take place in Pakistan over the next days.

The Independent UK

Timeline of decades of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

The ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah is part of a long-standing conflict

International Business Times

Hezbollah MP Says Group Rejects Any Direct Talks Between Israel And Lebanon

A Hezbollah lawmaker reiterated that the group will reject any direct conversations between Israel and Lebanon after the former announced they would begin taking place next week.

The Times of India

Iran-US peace negotiations in Pakistan: Who is likely to attend the talks in Islamabad?

A high-level US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, will travel to Islamabad this weekend for crucial talks with Iran. The discussions aim to secure a more lasting ceasefire and end weeks of intense hostilities. Pakistan will host the in-person meetings, with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expected to…

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