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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 10 April: Fear and uncertainty grow in Lebanon as conflict grinds on

Fighting continues across parts of the Middle East, with renewed exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah adding to an already volatile regional picture. The escalation comes as humanitarian needs deepen, with rising civilian casualties, mounting displacement and growing strain on critical infrastructure and health services. At the same time, diplomatic efforts continue amid the scope of […]

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The Fight for Sittwe

The Fight for Sittwe eschelhaas Fri, 04/10/2026 – 08:50 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Visual Explainers / Asia-Pacific 10 April 2026 1 minute The Fight for Sittwe Over the past two years, the Myanmar military has heavily […]

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Tehran 9 April 2026 #2

Tehran 9 April 2026 #2 lalasor Thu, 04/09/2026 – 19:43 Tehran Thu, 04/09/2026 – 12:00 9 April 2026 President Pezeshkian stated that Israeli attacks on Lebanon “blatantly violate[d] the initial ceasefire” with Washington and would “render negotiations meaningless”. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office underscored Israel’s position that the “ceasefire does not include Lebanon”, with Netanyahu vowing: “We continue […]

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Lebanon 9 April 2026 #1

Lebanon 9 April 2026 #1 lalasor Thu, 04/09/2026 – 19:44 Lebanon Thu, 04/09/2026 – 12:00 9 April 2026 President Pezeshkian stated that Israeli attacks on Lebanon “blatantly violate[d] the initial ceasefire” with Washington and would “render negotiations meaningless”. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office underscored Israel’s position that the “ceasefire does not include Lebanon”, with Netanyahu vowing: “We continue […]

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Israel 9 April 2026 #1

Israel 9 April 2026 #1 lalasor Thu, 04/09/2026 – 19:44 Israel Thu, 04/09/2026 – 12:00 9 April 2026 President Pezeshkian stated that Israeli attacks on Lebanon “blatantly violate[d] the initial ceasefire” with Washington and would “render negotiations meaningless”. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office underscored Israel’s position that the “ceasefire does not include Lebanon”, with Netanyahu vowing: “We continue […]

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Hormuz 9 April 2026 #1

Hormuz 9 April 2026 #1 lalasor Thu, 04/09/2026 – 19:42 Strait of Hormuz Thu, 04/09/2026 – 12:00 9 April 2026 President Trump affirmed that “all U.S. ships, aircraft, and military personnel, with additional ammunition, weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded enemy, will […]

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Tehran 9 April 2026 #1

Tehran 9 April 2026 #1 lalasor Thu, 04/09/2026 – 19:41 Tehran Thu, 04/09/2026 – 12:00 9 April 2026 President Trump affirmed that “all U.S. ships, aircraft, and military personnel, with additional ammunition, weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded enemy, will remain in […]

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Washington 9 April 2026 #1

Washington 9 April 2026 #1 lalasor Thu, 04/09/2026 – 19:42 Washington Thu, 04/09/2026 – 12:00 9 April 2026 President Trump affirmed that “all U.S. ships, aircraft, and military personnel, with additional ammunition, weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded enemy, will remain in […]

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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 9 April: UN condemns massive strikes in Lebanon, as concerns grow over ceasefire

With a US-Iran ceasefire offering a fragile glimmer of hope after weeks of conflict, violence continues to reverberate across the Middle East. Massive airstrikes in Lebanon have caused heavy civilian casualties and widespread destruction, drawing strong UN condemnation. As humanitarian needs deepen and diplomatic efforts intensify, the situation remains highly volatile. Stay with us for […]