News Briefing — April 17, 2026

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🔴 Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

Lebanese return to devastated south as fragile 10-day truce takes hold — Hezbollah warns it has its “finger on the trigger” in case of Israeli violations. (Al Jazeera)
What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire — US President Trump announced the 10-day ceasefire between the two countries. (Al Jazeera)
Ceasefire brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain — The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated, but ensuring it lasts will be difficult. (BBC)
Lebanese celebrate return to homes as ceasefire begins — A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect. (Al Jazeera)
How the Lebanon ceasefire is viewed in Israel — Al Jazeera reports on how Israeli people and press are reacting to the ceasefire. (Al Jazeera)
Southern Lebanon’s only functioning hospital damaged by Israeli strikes — Al Jazeera reports from Tibnin Hospital, the only functioning hospital in southern Lebanon. (Al Jazeera)
Controversy as Lebanese banker praised for supporting Israel — Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus says Antoun Sehnaoui is a “committed Zionist,” even as Israel attacked Lebanon. (Al Jazeera)

Iran foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ — Iran says passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait is open during the ceasefire. (Al Jazeera)
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait ‘open’ — Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran’s announcement. (BBC)
Macron demands assurances after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz — Macron welcomes the reopening but demands guarantees. (Al Jazeera)
Macron and Starmer host allies for summit on Hormuz maritime security — US not part of France- and UK-led talks on a post-war maritime force; Europe’s role remains limited. (Al Jazeera)

Can Pakistan secure Iran-US nuclear compromise, as Trump says deal ‘close’? — Pakistan’s civilian and army leaders shuttle between capitals as Trump says he may visit Islamabad to sign a deal. (Al Jazeera)
Could the Lebanon ceasefire lead to US-Iran talks breakthrough? — Prospects that the ceasefire could open a path to a broader US-Iran peace deal. (Al Jazeera)
The three clocks of the Iran war — Opinion: Trump races against midterms, Iran bets on endurance, Netanyahu needs a war with no end. (Al Jazeera — Opinion)
The Iran war has exposed the limits of neutrality — Opinion: From Gulf energy shocks to divisions among allies, strategic ambiguity is harder to sustain. (Al Jazeera — Opinion)

Israeli attacks kill several over two days in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’ — Israeli settlers torch vehicles and attack homes in occupied West Bank. (Al Jazeera)
‘Waiting without answers’: Gaza mother’s fear for her three imprisoned sons — As Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day, Inaam al-Dahdouh waits for news of her three sons taken by Israel two years ago. (Al Jazeera)

Ukraine’s long-range strikes prompt new Russian threat against Europe — Ukraine has penetrated Russian airspace with unprecedented numbers of drones, denying Russia windfall oil profits. (Al Jazeera)
Can Hungary wean itself off Russian energy? — New leader Magyar promised to turn away from Orban’s Russian energy dependence. (Al Jazeera)
Bulgaria elections: Who’s running and what’s at stake? — Bulgaria has held seven national elections in the past four years. (Al Jazeera)

Pope Leo calls on Cameroonians to reject violence as 120,000 join Mass — Pontiff shares a message of hope and peace during Africa trip. (Al Jazeera) — Photos: Thousands celebrate open-air Mass (BBC)
Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year — UNHCR warns of an “unmarked graveyard for thousands of desperate Rohingya refugees” in South Asia. (Al Jazeera)
Irish fugitive Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai — Suspected crime boss arrested on foot of an Irish court warrant. (BBC)
Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa — Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old in Johannesburg. (BBC)

Sources: Al Jazeera (24 entries) · BBC (6 entries) Fetched: 2026-04-17 12:28 UTC via RSS