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Hezbollah launched projectiles into northern Israel on Saturday, marking a second violation of a US-mediated ceasefire, according to Israeli military statements. The IDF intercepted one projectile, while strikes killed several operatives over the weekend. No injuries have been reported, but the incident heightens tensions as the truce faces additional tests.
As large-scale US military action against Iran winds down, commentators debate whether and how regime change in Tehran can be achieved. Two Jerusalem Post opinion pieces offer contrasting views on the feasibility and required steps, with one urging direct support for opposition forces and the other calling for gradual internal transformation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow for consultations, as Pakistan intensifies efforts to mediate a second round of US-Iran ceasefire talks. No direct US-Iran negotiations are planned during the visit, with Pakistani officials set to convey messages between delegations.
Iran's foreign minister has ruled out direct negotiations with the US as American envoys did not travel to Pakistan as expected. The ceasefire in the Iran war remains in place but a lasting peace deal stays elusive, with diplomatic efforts ongoing through Omani mediation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will not meet with US envoys during his visit to Pakistan, according to Iranian officials, even as Washington sends special representatives to Islamabad for potential talks. The conflicting signals highlight ongoing uncertainty over direct US-Iran negotiations.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad. The visit comes amid deadlocked negotiations and a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with US Vice President JD Vance on standby to join if needed.
As Iran's war with the US and Israel enters its third month, the question of who holds real power has become increasingly contested. With Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei unseen in public, reports point to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) consolidating control, while sources describe a fractured leadership and mounting domestic repression.
The UK Foreign Office has closed its international humanitarian law unit, which monitored potential breaches in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. The move, part of restructuring and funding cuts, ends a contract with the Centre for Information Resilience, potentially losing a database of 26,000 incidents. MPs and trade unions have raised concerns about the impact on the UK's ability to respond to international law violations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced he underwent successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, discovered during a routine checkup. He delayed the disclosure by two months to avoid providing Iran with propaganda material during the war, and doctors confirm he is now in excellent health.
Syrian authorities have arrested Amjad Youssef, the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Damascus, sparking celebrations and raising questions about transitional justice in the country. The arrest comes as a Syrian rights commission prepares a separate case against militia leader Fadi Saqr.
South Korean stocks ended flat on April 24 as defense and shipbuilding gains offset tech losses, while Middle East tensions and U.S.-Iran talks kept investors cautious. The KOSPI edged down 0.18 point to 6,475.63, with foreigners selling a net 1.95 trillion won.
US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun may arrive in Washington within three weeks for peace talks, as a ceasefire extension was announced. However, Lebanese officials say they have not been informed of any planned contact, and Israeli officials warn of continued Hezbollah attacks eroding chances for a deal.
US President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire following a White House meeting with ambassadors from both countries. The extension comes amid ongoing negotiations aimed at a permanent peace agreement, with Hezbollah's disarmament and the restoration of Lebanese state authority emerging as central issues.
Meta is cutting about 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, while Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to roughly 8,750 US employees. Both moves come as the companies pour billions into AI infrastructure, and more than 92,000 tech workers have lost jobs so far in 2026.
US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks after a White House meeting with envoys. The initial 10-day truce, which began on April 17, was loosely observed amid continued exchanges of fire. The extension comes as broader US-Iran peace efforts remain stalled.
US President Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons in the conflict with Iran, saying such weapons 'should never be allowed to be used by anybody.' He emphasized his desire for a lasting peace deal and expressed confidence in the US military's conventional superiority, while calling for guarantees that Iran will never acquire nuclear arms.
In the latest developments from the Middle East, the US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports following failed talks over Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been announced, with Israel set to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban’s election loss has sparked comparisons to Israel’s political landscape, with analysts and politicians debating whether Benjamin Netanyahu faces a similar upset. While Orban was seen as Israel’s staunchest ally in Europe, his fall has highlighted Netanyahu’s growing isolation and domestic challenges.
As a unilateral US ceasefire declaration fails to bring Iran back to the negotiating table, regional mediators like Pakistan and the UAE play increasingly complex roles. Oil prices rise and the Gulf remains tense, with questions mounting over the reliability of US messaging and the viability of diplomatic channels.
EU leaders gathered in Cyprus to approve a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and discuss geopolitical challenges, including wars in Iran and Ukraine. The summit also addressed ceasefires in Lebanon and the US-Israel conflict, as well as the EU budget for 2028-2034.