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Israel and Lebanon set to meet for first direct talks in more than 30 years

Israel and Lebanon set to meet for first direct talks in more than 30 years April 14, 20267:27 AM ET By  Kat Lonsdorf ,  Daniel Estrin People stand amid the graves of Hezbollah fighters killed in Israeli strikes, at a cemetery in Choueifat on April 13, 2026. Anwar Amro/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anwar Amro/AFP via Getty Images BEIRUT, TEL AVIV — Lebanon and Israel are holding on Tuesday their first direct diplomatic talks in more than 30 years. The talks are aimed...

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Von der Leyen pushes abolition of veto power in EU

Majorities should dictate the bloc’s common foreign policy, the European Commission president has insisted The time has come for the EU to remove individual member states’ veto power on the bloc’s foreign policy decisions, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has insisted. Von der Leyen issued the call less than 24 hours after her long-time opponent, former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, lost power in a general election to the pro-EU Tisza party led...

وزیر خارجه اسرائیل: حکومت «تروریستی» ایران رهبری محور شرارت را بر عهده دارد

گیدئون سعار، وزیر خارجه اسرائیل در نشست خبری مشترک با وزیر خارجه جمهوری چک گفت که حکومت «تروریستی» ایران رهبری محور شرارت را بر عهده دارد. او افزود: «افراطی‌ترین حکومت جهان در پی دستیابی به خطرناک‌ترین سلاح جهان، یعنی سلاح هسته‌ای است.»

US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Begins Amid New Push for Talks

The United States military’s partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz imposed by President Donald Trump is now in effect, preventing Iran from exporting oil. Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of talks in Islamabad before the two-week ceasefire expires. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.

China Seeks to Elevate Strategic Partnership With Russia to New Heights

China and Russia should elevate their comprehensive strategic cooperation to a superior level across all fields, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during a meeting in Beijing.

How Samrat Choudhary was picked as Bihar CM: Inside details of key meet

How Samrat Choudhary was picked as Bihar CM Inside details of key meet

Infamous Ukrainian database Mirotvorets doxes Russian figure skater Medvedeva

The website also included Russia’s 2018 Olympic silver medalist in team figure skating Alexander Enbert and 2000 Olympic champion in fencing Alexey Frosin

'It's not his job to be offended': Legal expert challenges Cheshire Police chief's 'striking' decision to accuse MP David Davis of misleading parliament over Lucy Letby conviction comments

READ MORE: Top cop hits back and accuses senior Tory who criticised Lucy Letby investigation of 'misleading parliament'LISTEN: Don’t miss the full story. Subscribe to The Crime Desk today with a 7-day free trial and unlock ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and early access to every show By JOSEPH LUKE PALMER Published: 12:13, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 12:16, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments

IN BRIEF: What we know about situation around US blockade of Hormuz Strait

Baghdad Today reported that Iran had anticipated a US blockade of its ports and therefore moved dozens of oil-laden tankers out to sea in advance

Chinese MFA suggests that US Vice President make efforts to reconcile with Iran

According to Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun, all sides engaged in hostilities should fully comply with the ceasefire conditions, "continue to resolve the conflict through political and diplomatic measures"

Samrat Chaudhary to be next Bihar Chief Minister as Nitish Kumar resigns

Samrat Chaudhary to be next Bihar Chief Minister as Nitish Kumar resigns

Who is Samrat Choudhary set to be new Bihar CM and BJP's first leader to take the top post

At 57, Choudhary has steadily risen through Bihar’s political ranks and is regarded as one of the BJP’s strongest organisational figures in the state. He currently holds the Home portfolio and has played a central role in the NDA government, often representing the BJP alongside Nitish Kumar at major official and political events.

Survivors ask why Nigeria bombed busy market in effort to target jihadist group

Devastating attack killed up to 200 people, many of them civilians, with military saying it was a ‘precision airstrike’Survivors and observers have questioned the Nigerian military’s rationale for a devastating airstrike on a busy market that killed as many as 200 people, many of them civilians.The hit on Jilli market on the border of the north-eastern Borno and Yobe states on Saturday is just the latest in a string of attacks by the country’s air force over the last decade with a high civilian...

The Latest: Pakistan proposes new US-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress

NewsWorldEuropeThe Latest: Pakistan proposes new US-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progressPakistani officials on Tuesday said Islamabad has proposed a second round of talks to the U.S. and IranThe Associated Press Tuesday 14 April 2026 12:08 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"arti...

Rockets, drones & missiles: Can Hezbollah sustain a full-scale war with Israel?

The Israel-Lebanon border is tense as Hezbollah, despite Israeli efforts, demonstrates operational capability and strategic patience. Its dual power structure with the Lebanese Armed Forces and a sophisticated, adaptable arsenal, including extensive small arms, anti-tank systems, and rocket artillery, presents a significant challenge. This resilience shapes Lebanon's military leverage against Israel, creating a volatile balance.

Israel and Lebanon have peace talks and Swalwell resigns from Congress: Morning Rundown

Morning RundownIsrael and Lebanon have peace talks and Swalwell resigns from Congress: Morning RundownPlus, the three major stock indexes rose amid higher gas prices and economic uncertainty. Wall Street investors have seen this trend before.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 14, 2026, 7:04 AM EDTBy Elizabeth RobinsonIsrael and Lebanon will engage in peace talks despite Hezbollah’s objections. Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales announce th...

Anger at ‘bloody unacceptable’ efforts to end Sudan’s war as conflict enters fourth year

A top UN official has criticised lack of global urgency as reports confirm the world’s largest humanitarian crisis is worseningEfforts to end Sudan’s catastrophic war have been criticised as “unacceptable” by the country’s top UN official as a series of new reports confirm that the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis is worsening.Speaking to the Guardian on the eve of the third anniversary of the war, Denise Brown expressed her concern over the apparent lack of political urgency to end a conflic...

POLL OF THE DAY: Should drivers get points for minor speeding offences in 20mph zones?

POLL OF THE DAY: Should drivers get points for minor speeding offences in 20mph zones?Cast your vote on the biggest talking points of the day, every dayFinal results will be announced in tomorrow's poll By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 12:00, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 12:01, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Far-left Senate hopeful's radical ties to 'Maduro cronies' could torpedo campaign: 'Tired of the chaos'

Abdul El-Sayed’s refusal to distance himself from controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has intensified claims that the Michigan Senate candidate is an extremist.As El-Sayed's campaign continues, Fox News Digital uncovered even more ties to radical socialist activists, such as a pro-Maduro organizer and other far-left figures, whose support is now becoming a political liability. For example, El-Sayed recently touted an endorsement from Tom Burke, the longtime executive leader of a group that...