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  Israel to begin direct talks with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah: Netanyahu

  World | April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  The statement came one day after Israel launched its largest wave of strikes on Lebanon since the start of its war with Hezbollah on March 2, leaving more than 200 people dead.

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  Trump calls Netanyahu to curtail strikes on Lebanon to support Iran's ceasefire negotiations: Report

  World | April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  Donald Trump has reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reduce military strikes in Lebanon to protect the fragile Iran negotiations. Despite publicly vowing continued aggression, Netanyahu agreed to cooperate and also announced readiness for direct talks with Lebanon.

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  'Israel will continue strikes on Hezbollah wherever necessary': PM Benjamin Netanyahu

  World | April 09, 2026 17:13 IST

  Israel's continued operation in Lebanon has threatened the temporary ceasefire, with Iran accusing the US-Israel side of violating the agreement. In response to these developments, Tehran has threatened to leave the negotiation talks set to take place in Islamabad this weekend.

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  Pakistan a peacemaker on paper? Report questions mediator role in Iran ceasefire, leaders trolled

  World | April 09, 2026 23:53 IST

  While Pakistan is projecting itself as the peacemaker for brokering the US-Iran ceasefire, reports say it was guided by Washington to reach the agreement and did little on its own to halt the war in West Asia.

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  Indian tanker 'Green Asha' with 15,400 tonnes of LPG crosses Hormuz; 9th vessel so far

  India | April 09, 2026 14:15 IST

  In a statement, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority said an Indian-flagged tanker, 'Green Asha', has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and reached Mumbai amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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  'Hormuz will be open and safe, else shooting starts': Trump's fresh warning to Iran amid ceasefire

  World | April 09, 2026 10:45 IST

  Trump cautioned that any breach by Iran could trigger a much stronger military response, while reiterating US demands of no nuclear weapons for Iran and the continued reopening and security of the Strait of Hormuz.

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  Hormuz closed again, attacks continue: Why Lebanon has become deal-breaker in US-Iran ceasefire

  Explainers | April 09, 2026 9:54 IST

  Reopening the Strait of Hormuz was a key condition set by Donald Trump for the truce, but Iran has since kept it closed, citing Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon.

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  'Don't see it as a credible player': Israeli envoy skeptical of Pakistan's role in US–Iran ceasefire

  World | April 09, 2026 9:15 IST

  Notably, the White House has confirmed that US Vice President JD Vance will head an American delegation for the inaugural round of negotiations with Iran, scheduled to take place in Pakistan on April 11.

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  Ceasefire on brink as Iran closes Hormuz again after Lebanon strikes, US says 'unacceptable'

  World | April 09, 2026 7:51 IST

  Maritime tracking data showed several vessels reversing course near the narrow waterway, highlighting growing uncertainty over conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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  JD Vance to lead ceasefire delegation for talks with Iran on April 11, warns Tehran over Lebanon

  World | April 09, 2026 8:58 IST

  US Vice President, along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, will lead the American delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan on April 11. Ahead of the talks, he has warned Iran to not let the ceasefire collapse over Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

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  Trump invokes Greenland while lambasting NATO over Iran war: 'Big, poorly run, piece of ice'

  World | April 09, 2026 7:23 IST

  US President Donald Trump also voiced strong concerns about NATO during a private meeting with the alliance’s Secretary-General, Mark Rutte, as tensions within the group continue to grow amid the ongoing Iran conflict.

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  Netanyahu says Israel prepared to resume war despite ceasefire: 'Still have objectives to complete'

  World | April 09, 2026 6:57 IST

  Earlier, on Wednesday, Netanyahu welcomed the ceasefire while categorically stating that the deal doesn't apply to the Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon. Iran, however, said that it will abandon the deal if Israel continues to attack Hezbollah.

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  Iran War Updates: Iran's President says the ceasefire was approved at the highest levels

  World | April 09, 2026 23:52 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the immediate opening of direct negotiations with Lebanon, citing repeated requests from Beirut even as Israeli strikes continue despite a two-week ceasefire in West Asia.

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  Trump backs Israel's Lebanon operation, says Hezbollah 'not included' in Iran ceasefire deal

  World | April 08, 2026 21:58 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Israelis will continue their offensive in South Lebanon aimed at neutralising the threat from Hezbollah.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 8, 2026

  India | April 08, 2026 23:43 IST

  Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th-hour deal that allowed US President Donald Trump to pull back from his threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilisation.

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  Trump warns of 50% tariffs on nations supplying weapons to Iran hours after ceasefire announcement

  World | April 08, 2026 23:56 IST

  US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to countries supplying weapons to Iran, announcing a 50 per cent tariff immediately after declaring a two-week ceasefire. This came hours after the announcement of a ceasefire in the West Asia conflict.

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  Pete Hegseth claims 'decisive US military victory' over Iran, asserts President Trump 'made history'

  World | April 08, 2026 19:16 IST

  US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the US had secured a decisive military advantage and asserted that Iran would never obtain nuclear weapons. He praised President Trump for making a historic decision and showing restraint despite having the "power to crush Iran's economy."

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  From ultimatums to U-turn: Timeline of what happened in Washington ahead of US-Iran ceasefire

  World | April 08, 2026 18:01 IST

  The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire aimed at cooling escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. A dramatic day of diplomacy in Washington ultimately paved the way for the temporary agreement. Global leaders welcomed the pause while urging deeper negotiations.

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  Iran-US ceasefire: How did Mojtaba Khamenei play a key role in the truce with Trump?

  World | April 08, 2026 18:00 IST

  Iran, the United States, and Israel said they reached a deal for a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran saying it would negotiate with the United States beginning Friday.

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  How China played a key behind-the-scenes role in the US-Iran ceasefire

  World | April 08, 2026 14:51 IST

  China's role in the US-Iran ceasefire has been important but not publicly discussed. Even, Trump has admitted that Beijing was involved in bringing Iran to the negotiating table to pause the conflict in West Asia.