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‘Killing machine’: Lebanon mourns as Israeli raids shake US-Iran ceasefire
UN human rights chief Volker Turk describes Israel’s attacks on Lebanon as ‘horrific’ coming so soon after ceasefire.
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US-Iran ceasefire deal: What are the terms, and what’s next?
Trump cites Iran’s 10-point plan as a basis for negotiation, signalling potential progress towards long-term peace.
On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation
KMT chief Cheng Li-wun, the party’s first leader to visit China in a decade, hopes to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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US-Israeli war on Iran: What is happening on day 40?
The US and Iran agree to a two-week truce, just an hour before Trump’s deadline to escalate the conflict expired.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg slams Trump’s threats against Iran
Polls have found that young people in the United States are more sceptical of foreign intervention and war on Iran.
Trump announces two-week ceasefire as Iran agrees to reopen Hormuz Strait
Iran has said that safe passage through Hormuz will be possible through coordination with its armed forces.
‘Policy of abuse’: Women march in Cuba against US energy blockade
The Cuban government has led several protests in recent weeks to call on the US to allow oil to arrive to the island.
US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after weeklong abduction in Iraq
US and Iraqi officials confirm release after militia demands freeing of several of its members from prison.
From: NewsFeed
Trump threatens Iran: ‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’
Donald Trump warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 7 Apr 2026
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‘Get a grip’: How Iranian embassies mocked Trump’s vulgar threat
Iran’s embassies launched a global trolling campaign in response to Trump’s profanity-laced threat.
Taiwanese opposition leader to meet China’s Xi in a test of diplomatic skill
Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun’s trip to China could make or break the party’s prospects in upcoming elections.
