Here’s where things stand after a tentative, 2-week Iran ceasefire took effect
The ceasefire reached Wednesday has raised hopes of halting hostilities between Iran, Israel and the United States, but many issues remain unresolved
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Israel carries out large wave of air strikes across Lebanon – Yahoo
Israel carries out large wave of air strikes across Lebanon YahooMiddle East crisis live: Israel launches massive strikes on Lebanon as Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for a ceasefire theguardian.comIDF launches largest airstrikes ye…
At least 182 killed across Lebanon in large wave of Israeli strikes – BBC
At least 182 killed across Lebanon in large wave of Israeli strikes BBCIran war live: Lebanon mourns as Israel raids shake Trump, Tehran ceasefire Al JazeeraMiddle East crisis live: Red Cross ‘outraged’ as Israeli strikes kill at …
Sanctioned tanker resumes crude loadings from key Russian terminal after two weeks
Baltic port of Ust-Luga had been damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks
Iran Warns Ships Transiting Hormuz Strait Without Permit Will Be “Destroyed”
The message comes after US President Donald Trump said that he has agreed to suspend attacks on the Islamic Republic for two weeks only if the strait is opened in a “complete, immediate, and safe” manner.
Gas Prices Won’t Quickly Return to Prewar Levels, Even if the Strait of Hormuz Reopens – The New York Times
Gas Prices Won’t Quickly Return to Prewar Levels, Even if the Strait of Hormuz Reopens The New York TimesWhy You Can’t ‘Flick a Switch’ to Get Oil and Gas Flowing Out of the Persian Gulf The New York TimesEmpty ships and shut well…
Israel strikes central Beirut, says Iran ceasefire doesn’t apply to Lebanon
Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that the airstrikes hit at least five different neighborhoods in Beirut’s central and coastal areas.
Cameroon ‘military contractors’ killed in Russia-Ukraine war – BBC confirms leaked message
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
US war on Iran: Lucas makes case for ‘discussions & dialogue over renewing violence & confrontation’
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and Int’l Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. According to Professor Lucas, this is not a moment of resolution, rather recalibration. The ceasefire…
X is rolling out worldwide automatic post translation powered by xAI’s Grok models, and updates its iOS image editor to add tools like drawing and blurring (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch)
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X is rolling out worldwide automatic post translation powered by xAI’s Grok models, and updates its iOS image editor to add tools like drawing and blurring — Social media platform X is now rolling out a new …