Iran war day 48: What’s happening in Lebanon, Tehran and Strait of Hormuz?
US–Iran talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates, optimism for a new round of talks in Islamabad.
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What do we know about sea mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz?
The psychological terror that the presence of sea mines can generate could paralyse the Strait of Hormuz.
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Who is Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader who trounced Viktor Orban?
Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party has won a two-thirds majority in Hungary’s parliamentary elections.
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Why oil prices aren’t what you think – and what it means for global supply
Growing gap between physical and on-paper oil prices points to more serious energy shock than appreciated, analysts say.
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Iran war: US ‘blockade’ to Lebanon fighting, what’s happening on day 45?
The move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is the latest escalation in the war after failure to sign peace deal.
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Who is Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s US envoy leading talks with Lebanon?
Israel’s envoy to the US has far-right ties and has engaged in contentious rhetoric during Lebanese peace negotiations.
Iran war: What is happening on day 44 of the US-Iran conflict?
US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without a deal, with each side blaming the other for the failure.
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What’s at stake in Benin’s presidential election?
Finance minister is favourite to win on Sunday as incumbent Talon will step down after leading the country for 10 years.
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NASA prepares for Artemis II splashdown: When it happens and how to watch
The Orion spacecraft will make its return to Earth at 00:07 GMT, splashing down off the San Diego coast.
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‘Neither war nor peace’: What Gaza looks like six months into ‘ceasefire’
Following October 2025 agreement, attacks continue, aid is insufficient and regional conflicts deepen instability.
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Will Israel and Lebanon start ceasefire talks?
Israel and Hezbollah continued to trade attacks on Friday – although at a reduced pace.
