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Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war

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Middle East conflict

Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war

Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month, killing more than 250 people on Wednesday, as the Iran-aligned group resumed rocket attacks on northern Israel after a brief pause under the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

Iran, Israel and the U.S. agree to a ceasefire, though Tel Aviv says the deal does not extend to Lebanon - 8 April

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Middle East Conflict

Iran, Israel and the U.S. agree to a ceasefire, though Tel Aviv says the deal does not extend to Lebanon - 8 April

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Iran and the United States, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire covering all areas, but Israel says the deal excludes Lebanon. Tel Aviv says the U.S. is committed to achieving shared goals in upcoming negotiations.

Strait of Hormuz and the shift from energy security to flow security

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Türkiye-Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz and the shift from energy security to flow security

Some geographies are small on the map yet immense in history. The Strait of Hormuz is one. About a quarter of global oil trade and a fifth of LNG flows pass through this narrow corridor - around 20 million barrels per day sustaining the global system.

Heavy Israeli strikes hit Lebanon despite ceasefire dispute

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Middle East Conflict

Heavy Israeli strikes hit Lebanon despite ceasefire dispute

Israel launched its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since hostilities escalated last month, killing over 100 people, even as Hezbollah halted attacks under a disputed U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

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China and Russia

China and Russia veto UN plan to protect shipping in Strait of Hormuz

China and Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday aimed at coordinating defensive efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving no agreed international framework for securing the vital route.

Violence intensifies in Lebanon as Israeli strikes raise civilian toll

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Middle East Conflict

Violence intensifies in Lebanon as Israeli strikes raise civilian toll

As global attention centres on the conflict between Iran and the U.S., violence in Lebanon is intensifying, with Israeli strikes hitting residential areas, causing mounting civilian casualties and deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis.

Global air travel disruption continues despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire

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Iran War

Global air travel disruption continues despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire

International air travel remains severely disrupted despite the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran announced on Wednesday (8 April), leaving many passengers unable to reach their destinations after conflict-related cancellations at major Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi.

Hezbollah pauses attacks amid U.S.-Iran ceasefire; Israel continues strikes in Lebanon

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Middle East Conflict

Hezbollah pauses attacks amid U.S.-Iran ceasefire; Israel continues strikes in Lebanon

Lebanon’s Hezbollah said it had stopped firing on northern Israel and Israeli forces on Wednesday as part of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East brokered between the United States and Iran. However, a Hezbollah lawmaker warned that the pause could collapse if Tel Aviv does not adhere to it.

Trump agreed to two-week ceasefire with Iran just hours before deadline

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Middle East conflict

Trump agreed to two-week ceasefire with Iran just hours before deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face U.S. attacks on its civilian infrastructure.

Oil slides below $100 and stocks jump after two-week Iran war ceasefire agreed

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Middle East conflict

Oil slides below $100 and stocks jump after two-week Iran war ceasefire agreed

Financial markets experienced a monumental shift as crude valuations tumbled and equity indices surged worldwide.

Iran says it will halt attacks if U.S. pause continues after Trump orders strike halt

Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States maintains its pause on strikes, but Tehran remains sceptical of U.S. intentions, a senior Iranian source told on Sunday.

Bab el-Mandeb shipping slumps after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites

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Middle East conflict

live Bab el-Mandeb shipping slumps after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites

Ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell to its lowest level in months on Sunday after Yemen's Houthi movement attacked Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast, while vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz also remained subdued despite a pause in U.S.-Iran tensions.

Kazakhstan's Tokayev urges Ukraine conflict freeze as Putin rules out pause in fighting

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Ukraine peace talks

Kazakhstan's Tokayev urges Ukraine conflict freeze as Putin rules out pause in fighting

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on Saturday for Russia and Ukraine to freeze the conflict and return to peace talks, saying a negotiated settlement remained possible despite the entrenched positions of both sides.

Marvel unveils Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 as Comic-Con returns to centre stage

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Marvel Studios

Marvel unveils Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 as Comic-Con returns to centre stage

Marvel Studios used its return to San Diego Comic-Con to reveal several major projects, including a new Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling and the long-awaited Black Panther 3.

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Berlin

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot and killed, RBB reports

A known Islamist suspected of driving a minivan into a crowd near a major LGBTQ Pride gathering in Berlin was shot dead during a police operation at an allotment garden complex, broadcaster RBB reported on Sunday.

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