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War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 18/04/2026
» The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade
AFP, Published on 18/04/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway.
Iran declares Hormuz ‘completely open’
News Agencies, Published on 17/04/2026
» Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” to commercial shipping on Friday, as a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon, raising hopes that two of the main obstacles to a US-Iran peace deal may have been cleared.
Lebanese civilians head home as truce takes hold
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» BEIRUT - Thousands of displaced Lebanese civilians took to the road on Friday, hoping that a 10-day ceasefire with Israel would allow them to return to their homes in southern Beirut and the country’s war-torn south.
British PM again under fire over ex-envoy to US appointment
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» LONDON - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure to quit on Friday over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as envoy to Washington, after it emerged the veteran politician had failed security vetting.
10-day Israel-Lebanon truce begins as Lebanese army warns of 'violations'
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» BEIRUT (LEBANON) - A 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, sending displaced residents streaming south towards their homes, even as the Lebanese army warned of "a number of violations" in the area.
10-day Israel-Lebanon truce begins as Lebanese army warns of 'violations'
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» BEIRUT (LEBANON) - A 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, sending displaced residents streaming south towards their homes, even as the Lebanese army warned of "a number of violations" in the area.
10-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» BEIRUT (LEBANON) - A 10-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, as US President Donald Trump said he was trying to set up the first-ever face-to-face meeting between the leaders of the two countries.
Calls for UK PM to resign over ex-envoy's failed vetting
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» LONDON - UK opposition leaders Thursday called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign after the government confirmed that an associate of Jeffrey Epstein failed a background security check before becoming envoy to Washington.
Thailand targets national investment to boost growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2026
» The main pillar of Thailand's current economic strategy is to boost national investment, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.