Headlines
  • In southern Lebanon, the Israeli army claims to have killed two Hezbollah members..
  • On Wednesday, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards opened fire on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • According to US President Donald Trump, the United States is extending the cease-fire with Iran until Iran submits a proposal and talks conclude.
  • It has been decided to postpone Vice President JD Vance's trip to Islamabad for talks.
  • Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, hailed US President Donald Trump for accepting his country's request to extend the ceasefire.
  • US President Donald Trump said Iranian ports would remain blocked until Tehran presents a "unified proposal."
  • For the first time since a 10-day truce went into effect on Friday, the Iran-backed Hezbollah claimed to have fired rockets and drones at Israeli forces on Tuesday "in response to the blatant and documented violations" by Israel.

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September 17, 2021

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September 15, 2021

UN Secretary-General Meets With the Resident...

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September 14, 2021

UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...

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September 13, 2021

High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Afghanistan’s Humanitarian...

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September 9, 2021

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September 8, 2021

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September 3, 2021

UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...

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September 2, 2021

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August 30, 2021

UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...

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August 25, 2021

UN Secretary-General Hosts a Town...

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