US blocks ICC Netanyahu arrest warrant enforcement on American soil
Trump shields Netanyahu from ICC arrest on US soil as diplomatic standoff intensifies over warrant enforcement.
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Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Ongoing military operations between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, including airstrikes, ground operations, and territorial occupation in southern Lebanon, with diplomatic efforts ongoing.
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2026-08-10 to 2026-11-07 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 13 Apr, 06:36 UTC
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Lebanon seeks total Israeli withdrawal through negotiations
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that Lebanon is working to obtain a total Israeli withdrawal from its territory and to end the war through negotiation. He indicated representatives would meet with US officials on Tuesday in Washington.
Iran-US negotiations fail in Islamabad
Direct negotiations between Iran and the United States held in Islamabad, Pakistan aimed at ending Middle East hostilities concluded without agreement. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated the parties were close to an accord but attributed the failure to American intransigence.
US will allow non-Iranian cargo through Strait of Hormuz during blockade
The US military clarified that it would permit the circulation of ships not departing from or heading to Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic passage for global commerce and oil supplies.
Iranian military chief dismisses US blockade threat
Admiral Shahram Irani, chief of Iran's navy, characterized the US president's threats to impose a maritime blockade as ridiculous and amusing. He stated that Iranian naval forces were monitoring all American movements in the region.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards threaten deadly retaliation
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards threatened to trap enemies in a deadly whirlwind, asserting that they maintain complete control over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz where Tehran has imposed passage fees.
Israeli airstrikes kill six in southern Lebanon
At least six people were killed in new Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The casualties included a Lebanese Red Crescent paramedic. The Red Crescent reported that its team was directly targeted by an Israeli drone while conducting a humanitarian mission.
US military announces blockade of Iranian ports beginning Monday
The US military announced on Sunday that it would impose a blockade on ships of all nationalities entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal zones starting Monday at 14:00 GMT, following the failure of negotiations to end the Middle East conflict.
US president states indifference to Iranian return to negotiations
Donald Trump stated that he was indifferent to whether Iran returned to the negotiating table, saying it did not matter to him whether they resumed talks or not.
UK and allied nations to deploy minesweepers for Strait of Hormuz
The US president stated on Fox News that the United Kingdom and some other countries would send minesweepers to support the announced US blockade operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian parliament speaker vows no surrender to threats
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, president of Iran's parliament and head of the Iranian delegation at Islamabad negotiations, stated that Iran will not yield to any threats, in response to the announced US blockade.
Oil prices surge 8% above $100 per barrel amid blockade tensions
Crude oil prices jumped 8% and rose above $100 per barrel on Monday at the start of Asian trading in response to the announced US blockade of Iranian ports. Tokyo and Seoul stock exchanges declined at their openings.
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ICC arrest warrant triggers diplomatic standoff over Netanyahu immunity
ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu draws US protection guarantees and jurisdictional clarifications.
Ceasefire violations mount as deaths surge in Gaza territory
Gaza ceasefire casualties exceed 1,144 Palestinians and five Israeli soldiers amid continued military operations.
Hamas dissolves Gaza government as new administration takes control
Hamas dissolves its Gaza government; new National Committee established to manage territory after nearly two decades in power.
Brent crude sustains pressure above $100 amid Hormuz tensions
Oil prices near $101 as Hormuz tensions and infrastructure threats sustain upward market pressure.
Regional military escalation intensifies as air defenses activate across Middle East
Middle East military escalation continues with UAE air defense activation, Israeli strikes killing 12 in Lebanon, and Hezbollah counterattacks.
Israel and Lebanon schedule direct talks as diplomatic progress accelerates
Israel-Lebanon direct talks scheduled for May amid ongoing diplomatic engagement.
Ceasefire holds as trapped vessels await Hormuz maritime recovery
Ceasefire holds with 1,500 trapped vessels awaiting Hormuz recovery implementation.
Trump demands rapid Iran peace deal as Pakistan mediates talks
Trump pressures Iran for rapid peace deal as Pakistan mediates renewed talks with optimistic diplomatic signals.
US, Iran exchange fire in Hormuz as ceasefire holds
Iran and US exchange military fire in Hormuz; ceasefire holds despite incident.
India's fertilizer output plummets 24.6 percent, disrupting global commodity chains
India's 24.6 percent fertilizer production drop amid regional crisis threatens global agricultural supply chains.
Russia and Iran agree on free Strait of Hormuz passage
Russia and Iran agree on free Strait of Hormuz passage amid escalating regional tensions.