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Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends

Forty nations to discuss post-ceasefire plan to secure Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes

Published 17 Apr, 2026 09:59am

Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends

Israel says it will continue to hold all territory seized in Lebanon

Israel says it will continue to hold all territory seized in Lebanon

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

Former Taliban finance chief reportedly detained in Kandahar

Former Taliban finance chief reportedly detained in Kandahar

Hezbollah says ‘finger on the trigger’ in case Israel violates truce

Hezbollah says ‘finger on the trigger’ in case Israel violates truce

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan

Lebanese trickle home as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds

Lebanese trickle home as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds

Trump says Iran war should end soon

Trump says Iran war should end soon

UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson row reignites

UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson row reignites

Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two

Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two

Pakistani-flagged tanker exits Hormuz with UAE crude cargo

Pakistani-flagged tanker exits Hormuz with UAE crude cargo

Trump says Iran deal ‘close’, hints at Islamabad visit

Trump says Iran deal ‘close’, hints at Islamabad visit

Trump hits Pope Leo over Iran nuclear claim

Trump hits Pope Leo over Iran nuclear claim

EU countries have capacity to clear mines in Hormuz

EU countries have capacity to clear mines in Hormuz

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani earns small music royalties from rap career

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani earns small music royalties from rap career

Tax filings show modest income from past hip-hop work alongside political earnings

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Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity

UN-backed report warns gang violence, displacement and economic strain are deepening hunger across Haiti

Reuters

Pope Leo XIV rebukes Trump administration during Africa tour

Pope Leo XIV rebukes Trump administration during Africa tour

Vatican head says gospel should not be used to justify war as tensions with US leadership escalate

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China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump

China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump

Beijing balances Middle East mediation efforts with trade and Taiwan priorities before high-stakes US meeting

Reuters

US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war

US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war

Baltic and Scandinavian allies among those affected by postponed FMS shipments, sources say

Reuters

NATO will not collapse, US will defend allies, Estonian minister says

NATO will not collapse, US will defend allies, Estonian minister says

Estonia says US support is firm, but Europe is still not ready

Reuters

Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire

Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire

US President announced after speaking to Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun

AFP

US House rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

US House rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

Democrats fall short as concerns grow over cost and widening conflict

AFP

EU, NATO chiefs urge hike in Europe’s arms production

EU, NATO chiefs urge hike in Europe’s arms production

Europe races to boost defence amid Ukraine war and Trump pressure

AFP

UN experts condemn Israeli strikes on Lebanon, UN rights body says

UN experts condemn Israeli strikes on Lebanon, UN rights body says

Israel continues to attack Lebanon, citing that it was not part of ceasefire

Reuters

Cuba ‘ready’ for possible US attack: president

Cuba ‘ready’ for possible US attack: president

Cuba on high alert after Trump warns it is ‘next’ following Maduro ouster and Iran war

AFP

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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire

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Pakistani-flagged tanker exits Hormuz with UAE crude cargo

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IRGC says Hormuz back under ‘strict control’ over US blockade

IRGC says Hormuz back under ‘strict control’ over US blockade

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Field Marshal Asim Munir concludes Iran visit, calls for regional peace

Field Marshal Asim Munir concludes Iran visit, calls for regional peace

PM departs for Pakistan after concluding three-nation visit

PM departs for Pakistan after concluding three-nation visit

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