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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping under ceasefire terms
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping for the rest of the two-week ceasefire under three conditions, with Trump saying the US naval blockade will remain in force against Iran only.
China backs US-Iran ceasefire and talks
China's Wang Yi has told Iran's foreign minister Araghchi that Beijing supports the ceasefire and ongoing US-Iran talks, saying a window for peace is opening amid the war.
Iran considering petrochemical imports after Israeli strikes hit output
Iran may turn to imports of petrochemical products to supply feedstock for downstream industries after US-Israeli air strikes hit its main production hubs earlier this month, a government spokesperson said.
Trump claims Israeli and Lebanese leaders will speak directly as IDF expands buffer zone
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak directly with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on April 16.
IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall
The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices.
Jesus punches Trump in face in AI video posted by Iran’s embassy in Tajikistan
Clip then shows bloodied US leader knocked into fiery pit of hell.
Where is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei?
Mojtaba Khamenei is Iran's supreme leader in name only. Unseen since February 28, his authority issued a written statement read by a newsreader. And people inside the country and abroad are starting to question who's actually in charge.
Trump says China agreed to stop arming Iran in exchange for reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Trump claims China agreed to halt arms supplies to Iran in exchange for US efforts to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a Xi Jinping meeting planned in coming weeks.
Iran says it arrested separatist leader and 30 suspects linked to Mossad
Iran's intelligence ministry claims it arrested a separatist leader and 30 suspects with alleged Mossad links across six provinces, seizing weapons and breaking up smuggling cells.
World leaders head to Beijing, as China becomes geopolitical fulcrum
The Trump administration’s being ostracized by the international community for America’s war mongering. That is making China a fulcrum in the East-West clash that now has its centre of gravity in the Middle East.
Donald Trump will not accept the Israel Prize as previously planned
Israeli media report that U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend Israel’s Independence Day celebrations on April 22 or accept the Israel Prize planned in his honour.
Israeli high court hears petition demanding Netanyahu fire Ben-Gvir
Israel's High Court of Justice convened to hear a petition demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explain why he has not removed National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall
The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices.
Serbia to jointly produce drones with Israel, president confirms
President Aleksandar Vucic confirms Serbia will partner with an Israeli manufacturer to build drones.
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego. That time is over.
Italy suspends defence pact with Israel as Meloni rebukes Trump over pope remarks
Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence co-operation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced, in Rome's sharpest signal yet of disapproval over Israeli military operations.
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Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in four decades as war grinds on
Lebanon and Israel hold their first direct talks in over 40 years in Washington, with Beirut demanding a ceasefire and full withdrawal while Israel insists on negotiating as its ground campaign intensifies.
Pakistan races to arrange second round of US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
Pakistan is racing to arrange a second round of US-Iran peace talks as the Strait of Hormuz blockade deepens, with a Chinese-linked tanker defying the US naval cordon and Iran warning of retaliation against Gulf ports.
The Greater Israel theory is a complete farce
While rumours of the pursuit of a Greater Israel are simmering given the IDF's seizure of Lebanese and Syrian territory, Israel's military track record proves that this is nothing more than a conspiracy theory.
VIDEO: Israel police uncover over 60 Palestinians in garbage truck in smuggling attempt
Israeli Border Police discovered 60 Palestinian illegal entrants concealed inside a garbage truck at the Shomron Crossing security checkpoint in northern Samaria.