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18 June 2026, 00:00 AM US-Israel war on Iran

Trump characterises Iran war as a 'little diversion'

Only 36% of voters approve of how Trump was handling the situation with Iran, poll shows
17 April 2026, 10:01 AM

Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump added that Tehran had agreed to hand over its store of enriched uranium, as the two countries mull further talks in Islamabad
17 April 2026, 01:52 AM

Lebanon commits to stopping Hezbollah attacks in Israel ceasefire deal: US

The US State Department said that the ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday entails a committment by Beirut to prevent any Hezbollah attacks.
17 April 2026, 01:48 AM

Nepal panel to probe property, assets

Nepal’s new government, led by rapper-turned politician Balendra Shah, has set up a panel to investigate the property and assets of past and present politicians and officials, a move aimed at controlling corruption in the Himalayan nation.
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Settlers block Palestinian pupils’ path with barbed wire

Dozens of Palestinian children have been unable to go to school in the Israeli-occupied West Bank this week because of barbed wire erected by Jewish settlers across the path they normally use.
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Iran ready for ‘every possible scenario’

Iran’s nuclear ambitions were among the biggest sticking points in the negotiations between both sides in Islamabad last weekend.
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM

US allies avoid fight, but not fallout

It’s not their war. But it’s becoming their political and economic nightmare. World leaders who opposed the US-Israeli attack on Iran are being torn between Donald Trump’s ire at their failure to join the conflict and electorates who are deeply hostile to the war and America’s president.
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM

World being ravaged by a ‘handful of tyrants’: pope

Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was “being ravaged by a handful of tyrants”, in unusually forceful remarks in Cameroon yesterday, days after US President Donald Trump attacked him on social media.
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Hope rises as Trump claims Lebanon truce

US President Donald Trump yesterday announced that Lebanon and Israel had agreed on a 10-day ceasefire and said the next meeting between the United States and Iran may take place over the weekend, adding to optimism that the Iran war may be nearing an end.
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM

US Navy loses $240m MQ-4C Triton drone in war

The US Navy has confirmed the loss of an expensive spy drone amid the Iran war, its first known loss of this particular uncrewed aircraft.
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Lebanese PM 'welcomes' Israel ceasefire announced by Trump

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he "welcomes" US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 10-day ceasefire with Israel, which was due to start at 2100 GMT on Thursday evening
16 April 2026, 23:13 PM

It's been my honour to solve 9 wars, this will be my 10th: Trump

US president says Israel and Lebanon agreed to ceasefire after talks with leaders
16 April 2026, 22:21 PM

Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire

Announces that the two countries have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, though it was unclear whether Iran-backed Hezbollah was on board
16 April 2026, 21:49 PM

Lebanon president refused 'direct call' with Israel PM: official source

Informed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about his refusal
16 April 2026, 20:39 PM

US to blockade Iran ports 'as long as it takes': Pentagon chief

The United States will blockade Iranian ports for "as long as it takes," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday, threatening renewed strikes if Tehran does not make a deal
16 April 2026, 19:23 PM

Brazilian President says Trump has 'no right' to threaten countries

Remarks follow Trump’s warning of 'civilization dying' in Iran
16 April 2026, 18:44 PM

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries world 'ravaged by tyrants'

Criticises use of religion to justify wars
16 April 2026, 18:39 PM

Lebanon president stresses importance of a ceasefire before talks with Israel

'Ceasefire is the natural starting point,' says Lebanese President
16 April 2026, 16:56 PM

Malaysian minister refutes Bloomberg report on new foreign worker recruitment system

R. Ramanan says no proposal involving Bestinet has been submitted to Cabinet
16 April 2026, 16:53 PM

Nepal panel to probe property, assets of politicians and officials

Government led by Balendra Shah launches anti-corruption move after election victory
16 April 2026, 16:43 PM