EU leaders seek to do more to 'de-escalate' in West Asia European leaders vowed on Friday (April 24, 2026) to do more to de-escalate conflicts in West Asia, as they prepared for discussions with regional counterparts from Egypt,

Trump, at a standstill in negotiations with Iran, spoke in glowing terms of peace prospects for Lebanon, even as Hezbollah fired new rockets following deadly Israeli strikes

Meanwhile, a third US aircraft carrier, USS George HW Bush, has joined others in the region. Trump ordered to "shoot and kill" Iranian boats laying sea mines as tensions escalate.

Jerusalem, Some 250 Jews from north-east India have landed in Israel as part of an initiative announced by the government here last year to bring all remaining members of the community to the Jewish state.

Lebanese authorities have accused Israel of war crimes following the death of the journalist.

Israel issued an urgent evacuation warning for Deir Aames in southern Lebanon, citing Hezbollah activity as IDF conducts targeted operations.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts Israel–Lebanon talks in Washington as diplomats confront the unresolved question of Hezbollah's disarmament.

Iranian forces seized two vessels and fired on three Wednesday, the same day the Pentagon replaced Trump’s pick to oversee the Navy.