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Middle East conflict

live Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins in Lebanon; Trump signals possible U.S.-Iran talks- Friday, 17 April

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect on Thursday (16 April). U.S. President Donald Trump said a new round of talks with Iran could take place over the weekend, raising hopes the war may be nearing an end.

14:20

Haiti Hunger Crisis

WFP urges urgent funding as 5.8 million Haitians face acute food insecurity

More than half of Haiti’s population is facing acute food insecurity, prompting the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to warn that recent progress in tackling hunger remains fragile and could quickly be reversed without urgent support.

14:07

View from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan–Kyrgyzstan trade reaches $1bn as border deal boosts cooperation

Trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan has reached $1 billion, reflecting expanding economic cooperation and strengthening political ties between the two countries.

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Myanmar

Myanmar amnesty frees 4,335 prisoners amid transparency concerns

Myanmar’s newly formalised head of state, President Min Aung Hlaing, has authorised an amnesty that will see 4,335 prisoners released from the country’s overcrowded jails, state television reported on Friday.

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IMF, World Bank

IMF and World Bank resume dealings with Venezuela after years of isolation

The global financial blockade on Caracas has ended, with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bankannouncing they have resumed formal dealings with Venezuela.