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2026 › April › 09
Middle East
88 days ago
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
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.
Trump vented at Rutte over NATO inaction on Iran during turbulent meeting ○
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a story from Politico EU ✅ › Politico EU
The U.S. president berated allies and indicated he was considering reprisals for lack of support in the Middle East in a closed-door meeting with the military alliance chief.
‘Mental breakdown’: oil tanker workers stuck in Gulf for six weeks are reaching their limit ⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Seafarer tells of ‘impossible’ situation, with strait still so unsafe that crew would not cross even if told to sail
Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?
‘You can t…
89 days ago
The £2million Fabergé egg hunt: Moment rare emerald went on display before it was stolen from Soho pub...as expert warns gang could have sold it to wealthy buyer in Russia, China or Middle East ⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Footage shows a £2million Fabergé egg on display hours before it was stolen from a Soho pub - as an expert warned it could be in Russia , China or the Middle East.
Why colluding with King Donald’s insanity is the only game in town | John Crace ⊖⊖
The madness is contagious – and nowhere has this been more in evidence than in the two-week ceasefire with Iran
The Madness of King Donald. Unless you’ve spent most of the last few years on a silent r…
Democrats push to pass Iran war powers resolution despite House recess, accusing Trump of ‘unhinged behavior’ – US politics live ⊕
Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democrat leader, will use pro forma session to try to pass measure requiring president to withdraw US forces from Middle East
Nato secretary general Mark Rutte has briefed s…
Did Israel attack Lebanon to spoil Iran war ceasefire as soon as it began? ⊖⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Israel claims attacks on densely populated residential areas that killed more than 200 people were aimed at Hezbollah members
Middle East crisis – live updates
What was the point of Israel’s surprise m…
Israel’s bombing of Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire prompts condemnation ⊖⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Strikes that killed more than 200 people spark outrage amid global efforts to salvage truce
Middle East crisis – live updates
Israel’s devastating bombardment of Lebanon in the hours after a US-Iranian…
Volatility is the 'new norm' for government bonds as interest rate uncertainty sees yields whipsaw ⊕
The fragile nature of the Middle East ceasefire agreement sent bonds into reverse on Thursday.