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Pakistan, Israel war of words: Khawaja Asif’s 'burn in hell' remark triggers an 'outrageous' response

Israel has criticised remarks by Khawaja Asif, calling them “outrageous” and questioning Pakistan’s neutrality in regional diplomacy. Asif described Israel as “evil” and a “curse for humanity.” He also alleged civilians were being killed across Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. The row comes as Islamabad hosts United States–Iran ceasefire talks, with…

The Times of India

Islamabad prepares to host historic negotiations between Iran and the US

In Pakistan’s capital, the army has been deployed, a public holiday has been declared and the streets are eerily empty

The Guardian - UK

Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail – as it happened

US president says that warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if Saturday’s Islamabad talks fail to produce a deal

The Guardian - AU

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Greens say Australia should step up pressure on Israel over ‘disastrous, illegal, immoral war’ on Lebanon

Call comes on same day former prime minister Tony Abbott says Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle East

The Guardian - AU

PM and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen strait amid Gulf visit

The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region.

Evening Standard

After ceasefire, negotiating a lasting deal with Iran would require overcoming regional rivalries and strategic incoherence

President Donald Trump’s rapid and dramatic turn from threatening to kill “an entire civilization” in Iran on the morning of April 7, 2026, to announcing a two-week ceasefire later that day left many observers with a sense of whiplash.

The Conversation

Can the Middle East ceasefire hold?

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Morning Mail: Israel calls for Lebanon talks, road traffic falls amid fuel crisis, how to solve a poo ball problem

Netanyahu wants focus on dismantling Hezbollah but does not signal end to bombardment; exclusive data shows big fall in journeys in major cities

The Guardian - AU

Starmer calls Israel’s Lebanon attacks ‘wrong’ as he calls for them to ‘stop’

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The Independent UK

Stocks Rebound on Optimism US-Iran Ceasefire to Hold

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.72%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.58%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Israel’s attacks on Lebanon could unravel the US-Iran ceasefire

Trump is on the verge of squandering a ceasefire that serves US interests for the sake of an unreliable ally

The Guardian - US

Trump Says Iranian Leaders 'Talk Much Differently When You're At a Meeting' As He Expresses Optimism On Ceasefire Talks

President Donald Trump says Iranian leaders "talk much differently when you're at a meeting than they do to the press" as he expressed optimism on ceasefire negotiations to take place in Pakistan over the next days.

International Business Times

Timeline of decades of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

The ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah is part of a long-standing conflict

The Independent UK

Hezbollah MP Says Group Rejects Any Direct Talks Between Israel And Lebanon

A Hezbollah lawmaker reiterated that the group will reject any direct conversations between Israel and Lebanon after the former announced they would begin taking place next week.

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The Times of India

Iran-US peace negotiations in Pakistan: Who is likely to attend the talks in Islamabad?

A high-level US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, will travel to Islamabad this weekend for crucial talks with Iran. The discussions aim to secure a more lasting ceasefire and end weeks of intense hostilities. Pakistan will host the in-person meetings, with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expected to…

The Independent UK

As a fragile ceasefire buckles, Trump must finally show he can say no to Netanyahu

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Israel’s brutal strikes on Lebanon’s capital Beirut require a strong rebuke from the White House if there is to be any chance of a peace deal in the Middle East

Euronews

Germany has resumed diplomatic talks with Iran, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says

Merz also said that the continued Israeli military campaign in Lebanon could jeopardise peace talks expected between the United States and Iran over the war in the Middle East.

The Guardian - UK

Israel’s attacks on Lebanon should not be happening, says Keir Starmer

In article for Guardian, PM also calls for Iran conflict to become watershed moment for future UK security

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The Independent UK

Starmer hits out at Israel over Lebanon strikes following Iran war ceasefire

The Prime Minister labelled the attacks as “wrong” and insisted they "should stop"

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer says post-ceasefire Israeli strikes on Lebanon ‘wrong’

The Prime Minister said Israeli attacks on Lebanon following the announcement of a truce in the Iran war ‘should stop’.

The Independent UK

What to know about the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel escalated its attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon after the U.S. and Iran announced a tentative ceasefire

The Independent UK

Fresh hope for peace as Israel agrees to negotiate with Lebanon

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Euronews

Israel's cabinet instructed 'to begin direct negotiations' with Lebanon, Netanyahu says

The statement from the prime minister's office comes on the same day that the Israeli military warned residents of Beirut's southern suburbs of imminent strikes and called for them to evacuate.

International Business Times

Israel Reportedly Says 'No Ceasefire In Lebanon' Despite Negotiations Announcement, Casting Doubt On Iran Talks

An Israeli official said there is "no ceasefire in Lebanon" despite the announcement of negotiations between the countries, potentially casting doubt on conversations between the U.S. and Iran to achieve a stop to hostilities in the region.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 suffers losses amid fears over US-Iran ceasefire

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