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Apr 15, 2026 - World

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets even as it pursues direct negotiations with Lebanon in Washington.

Apr 15, 2026 - World

Iran's military has also threatened to block trade through the Red Sea, along with the Gulf and Sea of Oman, if the US naval blockade continues.

Apr 15, 2026 - World

The Chinese Foreign Ministry reacted harshly to the American military blockade of Iranian shipping, calling the Trump administration's escalation of the war "dangerous and irresponsible" but stopped short of threatening action against the U.S.

Apr 15, 2026 - World

Lelia Doolan, who finished 220km trek at parliament gates, says use of Shannon airport violates Irish neutralityA 91-year-old peace activist has crossed Ireland on foot and arrived in Dublin to petition the government to bar US military flights.Lelia Doolan completed a two-week, 220km (138 mile) trek on Wednesday, ending at the gates of parliament accompanied by throngs of supporters. Continue reading...

Apr 15, 2026 - World

This blog is now closedMeanwhile, Nato chief Mark Rutte urged members of the military alliance not to “lose sight” of the Ukraine conflict, and to boost their backing for Kyiv to $60bn in 2026, AFP reported.His comments came at the start of a meeting in Berlin of defence ministers from Ukraine’s key supporters, including Germany and Britain, with the conflict against Russia now in its fifth year. Continue reading...