Lebanon, Israel agree to direct negotiations Israel and Lebanon have agreed to direct negotiations following talks in Washington that US Secretary of State Marco... Published 15 Apr, 2026 02:03am WHATSAPP
WATCH: Lebanese culture minister ‘appalled’ by Israel’s Netanyahu addressing troops in Lebanese territory Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:46am WHATSAPP
Finance minister briefs business leaders on economic impact of Middle East war, govt’s response: ministry Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has informed business leaders in the US on the economic impact of the Middle... Updated 15 Apr, 2026 02:05am WHATSAPP
Israeli NGO files ICC suit against Spain PM over Iran exports An Israeli advocacy non-governmental organisation (NGO) says it asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to... Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:36am WHATSAPP
IMF in talks with countries hit by energy shocks: Managing Director Georgieva International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has told an event hosted by the Bretton Woods... Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:31am WHATSAPP
Dutch PM calls for inclusion of Lebanon in ceasefire, welcomes direct talks with Israel Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has hailed the direct talks held between Israel and Lebanon, calling for the latter... Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:25am WHATSAPP
IMF chief says ‘rapid recovery’ of global economy still possible if war ends in two weeks International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristina Georgieva says that if the Middle East war ends in two weeks, there... Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:12am WHATSAPP
IMF, Lebanon hold talks on up to $1bn in rapid financing: report Bloomberg reports that the International Monetary Fund and Lebanon are discussing options for fast-track financial... Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:14am WHATSAPP
Europe drafts postwar plan to free up Hormuz without US: report European countries are putting together a post-war plan for a broad coalition of countries, excluding the United... Updated 15 Apr, 2026 02:09am WHATSAPP
US Treasury says not renewing temporary easing of Iran oil sanctions The US Treasury Department says it does not plan to renew a temporary easing of sanctions on some Iranian oil, set... Published 15 Apr, 2026 12:44am WHATSAPP
Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after ‘productive’ talks: US Israel and Lebanon have agreed to hold direct negotiations after “productive discussions” between the two sides in... Published 15 Apr, 2026 12:42am WHATSAPP
Lebanon’s US envoy says called for ceasefire at ‘constructive’ Israel talks Lebanon’s ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad has called for a ceasefire during “constructive” talks... Published 15 Apr, 2026 12:39am WHATSAPP
Israeli ambassador hails ‘wonderful exchange’ following talks with Lebanon Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter has hailed the “wonderful exchange” during direct peace talks with... Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:50pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: EU Council president expresses readiness to ‘contribute’ to free navigation in Strait of Hormuz Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:35pm WHATSAPP
Zelensky says US doesn’t ‘have time for Ukraine’ because of Iran war: interview Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says US peace negotiators “have no time for Ukraine” because of the war in... Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:31pm WHATSAPP
Senior officials of Pakistani, Turkish, Saudi and Egyptian foreign ministries meet in Islamabad Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:22pm WHATSAPP
Israeli ambassador to US says discussed ‘clearly delinieated border’ with Lebanese counterpart Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter tells reporters that Lebanon, during US-brokered direct... Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:14pm WHATSAPP
‘Every day counts’: German minister calls for end to Middle East war Reuters reports that German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan has called for an end to the war. “The... Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:11pm WHATSAPP
Germany must brace for prolonged Iran war energy shock: finance minister Germany must assume that the energy price shock caused by the Iran war will persist, leaving the economic situation... Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:10pm WHATSAPP
UN chief calls for resumption of ‘serious negotiations’ to end war in Middle East The UN secretary-general has called for the resumption of “serious negotiations” to end the war in the Middle East,... Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:06pm WHATSAPP
Trump not part of US delegation for potential second round of talks: report According to The New York Post, US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will not join the US delegation for a... Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:04pm WHATSAPP
US to allow waiver on Iran oil to expire, administration sources say The Trump administration will allow a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil at sea to expire later this week,... Published 14 Apr, 2026 10:57pm WHATSAPP
Third vessel exits Gulf today despite US blockade: tracker A maritime shipping tracker reports that another ship has been able to leave the Persian Gulf, bringing the number... Published 14 Apr, 2026 10:54pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: UN chief says ‘no military solution’ to Middle East war Published 14 Apr, 2026 10:46pm WHATSAPP
First round of direct Lebanon-Israel talks concludes: state media Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reports that the preliminary round of talks with Israel, being held in... Published 14 Apr, 2026 10:44pm WHATSAPP
US embassy in the UAE lifts shelter-in-place order for American nationals The US embassy in the United Arab Emirates has lifted its shelter-in-place order for American nationals, citing the... Published 14 Apr, 2026 10:34pm WHATSAPP
Blockading Strait of Hormuz ‘act of economic aggression’ against international community: UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has slammed the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that “weaponising”... Published 14 Apr, 2026 10:32pm WHATSAPP
‘Highly probable’ Iran talks will restart: UN chief UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres tells reporters that it is highly probable that talks to end the Iran war will... Published 14 Apr, 2026 10:17pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: Lebanese, Israeli ambassadors stand shoulder-to-shoulder for group photo ahead of talks Published 14 Apr, 2026 10:15pm WHATSAPP
Canada allocates $40m in humanitarian aid to Lebanon: Lebanese foreign ministry Canada has allocated $40 million in humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, to be delivered through international... Published 14 Apr, 2026 10:14pm WHATSAPP
