Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks Reuters
Tarek Chouiref
23 April 2026•Update: 23 April 2026
The United States told Israel that the recently extended ceasefire with Iran will expire on Sunday, according to Israeli media reports.
Israeli public broadcaster KAN said Wednesday that US…
Aoun said preserving Lebanese sovereignty over all of its territory was his top priority, and that Lebanese negotiators would seek an end to Israeli attacks, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon, release of Lebanese prisoners in Israel,…
David Willis
North America correspondent
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been briefing reporters about President Donald Trump’s view of the ceasefire and…
As the US military intercepts and redirects vessels in its ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports, the war’s timeline remains uncertain as diplomacy stalls.
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Key events
Most stockmarkets in Asia have fallen in response to the latest Iran war developments.
Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Singapore and Wellington are all down. But Seoul…
War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia The New York Times
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has presented Russia and China with a significant opportunity. Both Moscow and Beijing see the conflict as a chance to undermine U.S. interests in the Middle East and elsewhere. Both are keen to exploit the war to sap…
Israel has killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured her colleague Zeinab Faraj in a ‘double-tap’ attack in southern Lebanon. Repeated strikes on the reporters and paramedics delayed rescue efforts for hours, according to Lebanon’s…
Scientists have created a thin plastic film that can physically destroy viruses the moment they land on its surface. The breakthrough could help reduce the spread of disease from frequently touched items like smartphones, keyboards, and hospital…