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April 16, 2026 86 visible stories Conflict & Security

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April 16, 2026

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People in Beirut wary of trusting Israel will uphold Lebanon ceasefire
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

People in Beirut wary of trusting Israel will uphold Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanon’s residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by Trump.

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US panel approves Trump’s design for massive arch in Washington, DC
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

US panel approves Trump’s design for massive arch in Washington, DC

The proposed 76-metre arch would tower over other iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, and has attracted scrutiny.

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Global News
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Israel and Lebanon’s 10-day ceasefire goes into effect
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Israel and Lebanon’s 10-day ceasefire goes into effect

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect. It began at midnight local time (21:00 GMT).

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: 10-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect
The Hindu International • 1m ago

Iran-Israel war LIVE: 10-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect

Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah exchanged new cross-border fire shortly before a truce was due to take effect

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India World
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10-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect
The Hindu International • 1m ago

10-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect

Donald Trump later said he expected Mr. Netanyahu and Mr. Aoun to visit the White House "over the next four or five days"; It would be the first time the leaders of Israel and Lebanon have ever met.

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India World
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Six months after ceasefire with Israel, people in Gaza say recovery hasn't even begun
NPR World • 1m ago

Six months after ceasefire with Israel, people in Gaza say recovery hasn't even begun

Six months into a ceasefire that promised an end to the war and a surge of aid for Gaza, people say recovery hasn't even yet begun.

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Live
Japan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Live
Pakistan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Live
Philippines 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Live
China 3 items

Live

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Center 0

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0