Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again until the US lifts the blockade of its ports, hours after Trump said he was optimistic of a deal with Tehran.
Published On 18 Apr 2026
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‘We Are No Longer A Pawn:’ Lebanon’s President Declares ‘new Phase’ After Israel Ceasefire
A day after a ceasefire with Israel took effect, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declared that the country is entering “a new phase,” focused on securing lasting agreements to ensure sovereignty and regional stability.
In his first televised…
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Trump says US may not extend ceasefire if no Iran deal reached by Wednesday
U.S. President Donald Trump said late Friday that if there is no deal with Iran by Wednesday, the United States may not extend the ceasefire and could resume military action.
“Maybe I won’t extend it,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One…
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Was Henri Matisse’s sojourn in Vichy France de facto collaboration or quiet resistance?
In 1947, the celebrated French artist Henri Matisse released a bound series of 20 prints collectively titled “Jazz.” The haunting, brightly colored prints were of collages Matisse made from shapes he cut out from sheets of paper.
Begun…
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Grapevine: Crown jewels | The Jerusalem Post
THE ISRAEL MUSEUM, which opened in 1965, has long been Jerusalem’s cultural jewel – until October 2023, when the National Library opened to the public. Israel’s capital now has two jewels in its cultural crown.
The National Library is older…
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IDF kills terrorist armed with knife after Negohot infiltration alert
The IDF killed a terrorist who infiltrated Negohot, a town in the West Bank near Hebron, after terrorist infiltration sirens sounded in the settlement early on Saturday morning.The terrorist was armed with a knife, the IDF stated, but no injuries…
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Trump antisemitism envoy: US will bar World Cup attendees tied to antisemitism abroad
JTA — Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, the US special envoy for monitoring and combating antisemitism, said this week that the United States will bar individuals from attending the World Cup who are accused of fostering antisemitism in their home…
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Jewish groups urge Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran during ceasefire talks
JTA — The American Jewish Committee is calling on President Donald Trump to make the return of Americans in Iranian custody an “urgent national priority,” as his administration works to preserve a fragile ceasefire with Iran.
“The…
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Board of Peace official says Israel’s border restrictions main obstacle to aid delivery
Anadolu staff
18 April 2026•Update: 18 April 2026
Nickolay Mladenov, high representative of the Board of Peace, said Friday that Israel’s extensive restrictions at border crossings are the main obstacle preventing humanitarian aid from entering…
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