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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing maritime violations, with one vessel reportedly en route to India. The move comes amid an uncertain US-Iran ceasefire, after Washington unilaterally announced an extension. Tracking data suggests the Epaminondas was heading from a UAE port to India’s Mundra port.
President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from Pakistan, while confirming the US military blockade remains in place. The decision comes amid uncertainty over peace talks, with Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Islamabad postponed and Iran yet to commit to negotiations.
French President Emmanuel Macron met Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Paris on Tuesday, with Beirut appealing for €500 million in aid to address the humanitarian crisis. The talks focused on shoring up a fragile ceasefire with Israel and preparing for US-hosted negotiations later this week.
As the Israel-Hezbollah war displaces over a million people in Lebanon, thousands of pregnant women face giving birth in overcrowded shelters with deteriorating healthcare. Personal accounts from mothers and aid workers highlight the stark challenges for the most vulnerable.
President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the US ceasefire with Iran to facilitate further peace talks, but Tehran and Israel have yet to formally agree. The move comes amid skepticism in Iran, heightened military tensions, and new diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan and Lebanon.
Israel's Remembrance Day ceremonies were marked by political tension, personal grief, and calls for accountability. Prime Minister Netanyahu faced heckling after comparing Iran's nuclear threat to the Holocaust, while bereaved families navigated a sixth year of disrupted traditions and sought comfort in alternative gatherings.
Tensions between the US and Iran escalate over the Strait of Hormuz blockade and seizure of an Iranian tanker, prompting global calls for restraint. Iran refuses to negotiate under 'coercion' while Trump warns of military action, with markets reacting to the uncertainty.
Hezbollah announced it had fired rockets and drones into northern Israel, citing Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire. Israeli forces retaliated and remained deployed in southern Lebanon, while protests in Israel called the ceasefire ineffective.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will participate in another round of direct Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington on April 23, following the first such meeting in 43 years on April 14. The talks, focused on disarming Hezbollah and resolving the conflict, come amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing regional tensions.
US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran, yet a diplomatic settlement appears distant as experts say the onus is on Washington to moderate its demands after strikes failed to achieve regime change.
Avraham Zarbiv, a rabbi and army reservist who filmed himself demolishing Palestinian homes in Gaza, has been selected to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony. The choice has drawn criticism from human rights groups and even a distancing from the Israeli military.
A Maariv poll shows former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot leading the opposition leadership race with 27%, ahead of Naftali Bennett (16%) and Yair Lapid (6%). The poll also indicates the opposition maintains a 61-seat bloc lead, while Netanyahu's coalition holds at 49 seats.
A fragile two-week truce between the US and Iran, brokered by Pakistan and China, is unraveling as President Trump signals no extension and expects further bombing. Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire with a naval blockade and mine-clearing operations. Analysts warn of potential oil price spikes and a resumption of full-scale conflict.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says Tehran has yet to decide on participating in US talks in Islamabad, as Pakistan awaits a formal response. The announcement comes as US forces detained a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean and the two-week ceasefire nears its expiration.
President Donald Trump has touted the US negotiating position ahead of a possible second round of talks with Iran, saying he expects a 'great deal' and that Washington is in a 'very, very strong' position. The comments come as a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan nears its expiration, with both sides indicating progress but remaining at odds over Iran's nuclear programme.
Pakistan has received conflicting signals on whether the United States and Iran will hold a new round of negotiations in Islamabad as a two-week ceasefire approaches its end. Reports differ on Iranian confirmation and the precise timing of any meeting, while US officials have named a high-level delegation led by Vice President JD Vance.
US President Donald Trump said he does not want to extend the ceasefire with Iran, warning that US military forces are ready to resume attacks if no deal is reached. Despite the brinkmanship, Trump expressed confidence in a 'great deal' during upcoming talks in Pakistan, while Iran has not publicly committed to attending.
Russian newspaper reviews highlight Pakistan's mediation efforts toward a US-Iran ceasefire, ongoing violations of the truce, and Russia's involvement in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz. The US extends the ceasefire despite Tehran's objections, while Switzerland offers to host Ukraine talks, and Kiev is accused of using the Druzhba pipeline to pressure Hungary. Russia's oil exports rebound amid Middle East tensions, and Japan lifts arms export restrictions.
Israel has asked the High Court to keep its May deadline in a case over foreign journalists' access to Gaza, while petitioners have sought to accelerate proceedings. The state cites ongoing war demands and unfinished work, while media groups argue independent access is essential for documenting the conflict.
Spain, Slovenia and Ireland have formally requested that EU foreign ministers debate suspending the bloc's association agreement with Israel, citing violations of international law and human rights in Gaza and the West Bank. The move faces resistance from Germany and Italy, highlighting deep divisions within the EU over its approach to Israel.