World Apr 20 European Union hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater role in Middle East By Sam McNeil, Associated Press
World Apr 20 Doubts over talks between Iran and U.S. after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran two days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz. By Munir Ahmed, Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Associated Press
World Apr 19 Police investigating arson attacks at Jewish sites in London British police say they are looking at whether the incidents are the work of Iranian proxies. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
World Apr 18 Witnesses detail deadly Israeli strikes on medics in Lebanon The three strikes, which killed four paramedics and wounded six others, is the latest example of Israel's willingness to target Lebanon's health sector. The attacks on the ambulances have drawn condemnation, including from the United Nations’ human rights office. By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press
World Apr 18 French soldier killed in attack on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon Macron identifies the soldier as Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio from the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment. He states that Hezbollah is likely responsible for the attack. By Associated Press
Apr 17 Watch 7:22 After weeks of fighting, ceasefire sparks cautious celebration in Lebanon By Simona Foltyn, Winston Wilde Iran declared that it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial sea traffic, which President Trump eagerly supported in a social media post. But Trump also declared that the U.S. blockade of Iran's ports could continue. Meanwhile, the day-old… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 5:26 Timeline for Strait of Hormuz shipping recovery remains uncertain By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn To discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and if it’s really open to all ships, Amna Nawaz spoke with Ian Ralby. He is president of Auxilium Worldwide, a non-profit organization that focuses on ocean governance and maritime law… Continue watching
Apr 17 Kosovo approves troop commitment to Gaza international force By Zana Cimili, Associated Press The small Balkan nation of Kosovo says it wants to commit dozens of its security troops to an international force for Gaza because it appreciates what NATO-led peacekeepers have done for its own security since the 1998-99 war with Serbia. Continue reading
Apr 17 Hezbollah and Israel truce holds in Lebanon as some displaced families begin to return home By Kareem Chehayeb, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press A fragile calm has settled over parts of Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the United States takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 4:33 Israel agrees to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon as U.S. pushes for broader peace deal By Stephanie Sy, Kayan Taraporevala President Trump announced a ceasefire deal that would suspend fighting between Israel and Hezbollah for ten days. Hezbollah has not said whether it will abide by the ceasefire. Trump also says leaders from Israel and Lebanon are expected to meet… Continue watching