‘Everything is gone’: Israel destroys entire villages in Lebanon Rights groups fear tactic of ‘domicide’ trialled in Gaza, where entire areas are made uninhabitable, is being used again The Guardian - UK · Apr 12
Iran hits out at ‘excessive’ US demands amid peace talks Iran has criticized what it calls "excessive" US peace demands ahead of a second round of talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire. The current negotiations are considered a "last opportunity" to establish a common framework following six weeks of bloody conflict. The US delegation is led… The Independent UK · Apr 11
Lebanese bury 13 officers killed by Israel as grief and rage surge ahead of talks in the US Mourners in Lebanon are burying 13 state security officers killed when Israeli airstrikes hit their office headquarters in the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh The Independent UK · Apr 11
US-Iran peace talks begin in Pakistan as warships enter Strait of Hormuz Negotiations in Islamabad are the first direct US-Iranian meeting in over 10 years and the highest-level discussions since 1979 The Independent UK · Apr 11
Hormuz mine clearance, 'some headway' on Lebanon: What we know so far on US-Iran talks The United States and Iran have commenced direct negotiations in Pakistan following a fragile ceasefire, marking a rare face-to-face engagement. Discussions are reportedly making headway, particularly on developments in Lebanon. Key issues on the table include Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, regional influence, and control over the Strait of Hormuz. The Times of India · Apr 11
Macron presses for Middle East de-escalation as Iran–US talks begin Emmanuel Macron is stepping up France's diplomatic push with Gulf and regional partners, as Iran–US talks got underway in Islamabad, amid hopes of a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Radio France Internationale · Apr 11
US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to broker peace deal JD Vance leads American delegation while Iran’s negotiators headed up by Iran’s parliamentary speaker The Guardian - US · Apr 11
Lebanon hit by more than 100 attacks on healthcare during Israeli strikes, WHO says Israeli strikes have hit hospitals, ambulances and health workers, according to the World Health Organisation The Independent UK · Apr 11
US and Iran officials meet Pakistan leader as fighting in Lebanon threatens fragile ceasefire US and Iranian officials held separate talks with Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday The Independent UK · Apr 11
A Syrian man buries his wife and 4 children killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut A Syrian man has buried his wife and four of his five children after Israeli strikes hit Beirut earlier this week The Independent UK · Apr 11
US-Iran direct talks in Pakistan mark first since 1979: What’s at stake High-level talks are underway in Pakistan between US and Iranian delegations. The discussions aim to secure a ceasefire and find a path to lasting peace. Key points on the agenda include the situation in Lebanon, control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions relief. Troop withdrawal from… The Times of India · Apr 11
US and Iranian officials begin high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan to resolve war Three party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met, according to Iran's IRNA news agency. Euronews · Apr 11
‘Endless war’: inside an Israeli kibbutz near Lebanon’s volatile border Residents describe the constant disruption of life under fire and whether military action should wind down The Guardian - UK · Apr 11
US-Iran ceasefire: JD Vance lands in Islamabad to lead talks as fragile truce hangs in balance - watch US Vice President JD Vance is in Islamabad for critical talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile ceasefire and pursue peace in the Middle East. The negotiations, brokered by Pakistan, face significant hurdles, including Iran's preconditions for a Lebanon ceasefire and asset release. Tensions remain high amid regional violence… The Times of India · Apr 11
The Guardian - AU · Apr 11 ‘There’s people dying for your petrol’: while Israel bombs Beirut, Lebanese Australians feel outrage and fear Religious and community leaders are urging the Australian government to take a harder stance on Israel as it continues to bombard Lebanon
The Independent UK · Apr 11 The Latest: Vance arrives in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials to shore up shaky ceasefire A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting
The Independent UK · Apr 11 Iran-US war latest: Vance says peace talks have failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan A Pakistani source said there were ‘mood swings’ from Washington and Tehran in the first round of talks
The Times of India · Apr 11 'Gesture' before talks: US, Lebanon ask Israel for pause in strikes The Lebanese government and the administration of Donald Trump have asked Israel to pause its attacks on Hezbollah ahead of direct Israel–Lebanon talks scheduled for next week, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 11 Islamabad negotiations end without a deal – as it happened US vice-president says Iran chose not to accept American terms for a deal, including to not build nuclear weapons
The Times of India · Apr 11 Watch: Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for high-stakes talks with US amid fragile ceasefire A high-level Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for crucial peace talks with the US, aiming to stabilize a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Iran has set preconditions, including asset release and a Lebanon ceasefire, while expressing distrust of Washington. The US warns against "bad faith" negotiations, seeking to reopen the Strait…
We Got This Covered · Apr 10 Netanyahu got on the phone with Trump and quietly flipped the entire Iran ceasefire deal. Now, nobody can agree what the actual terms were The fine print got finer
The Mary Sue · Apr 10 Barbra Streisand reminds the world that Trump’s lies are for the gullible — and plenty are still falling for it Barbra Streisand just dropped another pointed critique of President Donald Trump on BlueSky on April 8, 2026, sharing a quote from Representative Jim McGovern saying, “So he’ll stop bombing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz which was open before he started bombing Iran. Got it.” This sentiment, originally shared…
International Business Times · Apr 10 Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Could Be Announced On Saturday As Goodwill Gesture For U.S.-Iran Talks Israel and Lebanon could announce a ceasefire on Saturday as a gesture of goodwill ahead of talks between the U.S. and Iran, according to a new report.
The Guardian - US · Apr 10 JD Vance warns Iran against trying to ‘play’ the US in peace talks US vice-president flies to Islamabad for negotiations as Iranians insists Israel end its offensive in Lebanon
The Independent UK · Apr 10 Israeli strike kills Lebanese security forces as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire ahead of talks Tensions have escalated between Israel and Hezbollah, with intensified attacks on Friday