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. 18/04/2026
No Comment 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. 17/04/2026
No Comment 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. 17/04/2026
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. 17/04/2026
No Comment 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. 15/04/2026
No Comment 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. 12/04/2026
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. 12/04/2026
World News Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners ahead of Orthodox Easter truce The warring sides exchanged 175 prisoners of war each in a mediation facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, officials from both nations said. 11/04/2026
No Comment Ukraine : Russian drone attacks hit Sumy and Odesa as Easter truce looms Russian drone strikes hit Sumy and Odesa, injuring two and damaging homes and energy sites, as Putin proposes a brief Easter ceasefire. 10/04/2026
Qatar Overlooked IRGC body holds key to Iran's Hormuz approach, expert says The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is already faltering, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz navigation in protest against Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. A leading Iran expert indicates Tehran's Hormuz strategy could be part of a well-established strategy. 10/04/2026
Brussels, My Love? Fragile ceasefire and energy system: How can Europeans cope? The ceasefire reached in the Middle East is already at risk. Is there anything European consumers can to be safe from the instability? 10/04/2026
No Comment Israeli strikes on Beirut kill at least 182 and wound hundreds Lebanon spent the night digging through rubble after Israeli strikes hit busy commercial and residential districts in central Beirut late on Wednesday, killing at least 182 people and wounding 890, according to the health ministry. 09/04/2026
Europe Today EU made 'no diplomatic effort' to end Iran war, says MEP Botenga The Left MEP told Euronews' morning show Europe Today on Wednesday that the EU should have "condemned war crimes" in Iran and welcomed the announcement of the two-week ceasefire by Washington and Tehran. 08/04/2026
Iran Iran's defence-industrial base 'completely' destroyed, Hegseth says The Pentagon chief also said the United States is "watching" Iran's enriched uranium, which Washington targeted in strikes last year, and will take action if Tehran does not give it up. 08/04/2026
Iran Iran rejects ceasefire proposal with US as war of words deepens Iran rejects a new 45-day ceasefire proposal, while the US is still expected to respond, as US President Donald Trump delays a threatened military strike tied to the Strait of Hormuz. Mediators are pushing for talks, but tensions remain high on both sides. 06/04/2026
Iran Israel strikes Iran's key gas field as Trump's Hormuz deadline looms Earlier on Monday, Iran warned of more devastating retaliation if the US hits civilian targets, as mediators pushed a 45-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 06/04/2026