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Lebanon

Lebanese president vows to 'do the impossible' to end war with Israel

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At Beirut shoreline camp, volunteer barber brings dignity with free haircuts

Lebanon’s displaced families are finding small moments of relief in Beirut. A volunteer barber is helping restore dignity after weeks of conflict.

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Israeli airstrike kills 4 and injures 33 in southern Lebanon despite fragile ceasefire

Israeli airstrike hits house in Saksakieh despite ceasefire, killing four and injuring 33, as raids in southern Lebanon stoke fears of renewed escalation.

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Russia declares Victory Day ceasefire while Zelenskyy tables own truce

Russia's defence ministry said last week that there would be no military hardware at the annual parade this year because of fears of long-range attacks by Ukrainian drones.

USA

Trump sceptical new Iranian peace proposal would lead to deal

The US president had earlier in the week refused another Iranian proposal, saying Tehran is not willing to give Washington what it “needs to have” to strike a deal.

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Lebanon

Israeli strikes kill eight in south Lebanon, including rescue workers

Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since early March, sending troops into south Lebanon to battle the Iran-backed militant group, with the violence ongoing despite a shaky ongoing ceasefire.

Iran

Iran seizes two cargo ships in Hormuz after three vessels fired on

The tanker seizures come after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was being indefinitely extended at the request of mediator Pakistan.

United Arab Emirates

UK ambassador to UAE warns of regional risk amid fragile ceasefire

In an interview with Euronews, British Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Edward Hobart said the fragile US-Iran ceasefire should pave the way to a lasting peace with "a clear way forward".

Iran

Trump wants to extend Iran ceasefire, until negotiations conclude

The US president also wrote on Truth Social that the blockade of Iranian ports will continue until Tehran presents a "unified proposal".

Iran

Iran pulls out of Islamabad peace talks after US seizes cargo ship

Tehran’s decision comes after the US Navy halted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, in what was the first interception since Washington instated its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Lebanon

Israel accuses Hezbollah militants of violating ceasefire

A French UN peace worker has been killed in southern Lebanon as Israel accuses Hezbollah militants of breaching the 10-day ceasefire with Hezbollah.

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon

A ceasefire in Lebanon has brought a pause in fighting after weeks of war. Residents are returning to damaged homes as questions remain over how long the truce will hold.

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Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens

Lebanon and Israel entered a 10-day truce early Friday, as the army reopened a single lane on the damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge in the south after Israeli strikes hit the key crossing linking Tyre to the wider region.

Lebanon

US-brokered 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades.

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Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s Al‑Shati camp and Al‑Shifa Hospital

Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s Al‑Shati camp and Al‑Shifa Hospital area despite a ceasefire, with at least 11 Palestinians killed in renewed violence.

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Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage

Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, urging all parties to respect international law and protect civilians.

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Easter ceasefire

According to Ukraine's General Staff of the armed forces, by 7am the ceasefire had been violated by Russia 2,299 times, including assaults, shelling and small drone launches. However, Russia has refrained from using long-range drones, missiles or guided bombs.