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‘A lot of work to do’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said more work is needed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia over Jorge Glas comments
The diplomatic manouevre is the latest sign of tension between right-wing Daniel Noboa and left-wing Gustavo Petro.
‘Why my child?’: Yemen’s Taiz mourns sniper’s killing of teen
Yemeni child killed by suspected Houthi sniper while heading to school in Taiz sparks grief and outrage among locals.
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Trump claims victory in Iran — but is this really a win?
Before a single term has been negotiated, Trump is claiming total victory over Iran, but is this really a win?
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Lebanon PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire as Israeli strikes hit Beirut
Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam expressed optimism in de-escalation hours after Tehran and Washington struck a ceasefire deal.
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How Pakistan managed to get the US and Iran to a ceasefire
Backchannel talks led by Pakistan result in temporary ceasefire after weeks of fighting.
Hegseth: Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire, claims ‘historic victory’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed a decisive victory over Iran.
Trump says Lebanon not included in US-Iran ceasefire amid Israeli assault
US president says war in Lebanon is 'separate skirmish' as Israel kills dozens across the country after regional truce.
Israel launches 100 air strikes in 10 minutes across Lebanon
Israel carried out an unprecedented wave of attacks across Lebanon, saying it launched 100 air strikes in 10 minutes.
Vance warns Iran ceasefire hinges on good faith talks
JD Vance says Donald Trump is seeking a deal “in good faith,” but Iran has to be willing to negotiate.
Iran, US both claim victory, but did they actually concede ground?
Those apparent concessions could become sticking points in upcoming talks in Islamabad.
Hegseth touts US ‘victory’ over Iran as Tehran hails its own ‘historic’ win
Defence chief declares total military victory over Iran, matching earlier victory claims from Tehran amid ceasefire.
Israel strikes central Beirut without warning
Israeli attacks pound central Beirut after Iran ceasefire, killing dozens and wounding hundreds, officials say.
Did America lose yet another war?
The war on Iran has repeated the failures of past US conflicts defined by hubris and ignorance.
CAF’s Motsepe to visit both Senegal and Morocco amid AFCON fallout
Senegal, who were stripped of the AFCON title, are appealing the decision for the trophy to be awarded to Morocco.
Medvedev thrashed by Berrettini as racquets smashed in Monte Carlo defeat
World Number 10 Daniil Medvedev dumped out by opponent 80 rankings lower in second round at Monte Carlo Masters.
Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini in Monte Carlo, Zverev battles on
World Number 10 Daniil Medvedev dumped out by opponent 80 rankings lower in second round at Monte Carlo Masters.
Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill at least 254 after Iran-US ceasefire
Israel’s army says it carries out the largest coordinated strike across Lebanon since its renewed war on the country.
Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill dozens hours after Iran-US ceasefire
Israel’s army says it carries out the largest coordinated strike across Lebanon since its renewed war on the country.
Empty ships and shut wells: Why the Iran war oil crisis is not over yet
The war on Iran has removed hundreds of millions of barrels from oil markets. We visualise what that looks like.
Lavan refinery blaze continues hours after US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Black plumes of smoke from an oil refinery on Iran’s Lavan Island were seen.
Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa ‘selective’, ‘discriminatory’
Al-Aqsa Mosque has been closed to Muslim worshippers for more than a month.
‘Stone Age’ to ‘Golden Age’: How the final hours before the truce unfolded
Frantic diplomacy collides with 'genocidal' threats in lead-up to announcement of two-week ceasefire between US, Iran.