BBC Joins Paramedics on Duty in Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes
The BBC's Middle East correspondent joined paramedics on duty in Nabatieh, Lebanon, a city now abandoned due to Israeli strikes, according to the BBC.
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UK Military College Seeks Distance from Israeli Ban Amid Gaza War
The United Kingdom’s decision to ban Israelis from a top military college over Israel’s war on Gaza prompted concern about the college’s reputation, with its leadership seeking to distance the institution from the decision, according to emails obtained by Al Jazeera.
10 People Israel Killed in Lebanon on a Single Day
On a single day, Israel killed 10 people in Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera. The incident has raised concerns about the ongoing conflict in the region.
Trump Announces Strait of Hormuz Blockade as Talks Collapse
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of all vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of U.S.-Iran peace talks, according to Korean media.
Severe Flooding Closes Schools in Saudi Arabia, 12 Apr 2026
Saudi Arabia has ordered the closure of schools following severe flooding that impacted several regions, according to Al Jazeera. The heavy rain caused significant disruptions in Riyadh and the Al Ahsa governorate.
Satellite Provider Restricts Iran Images, Raising Concerns
Humanitarian organizations and journalists have raised concerns after a leading satellite imagery company restricted access to images of Iran and parts of the Middle East following a request from the US government, according to BBC Verify.
Lyse Doucet: Historic US-Iran Talks Face Deep Distrust
Historic US-Iran talks, involving US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, are set to take place in Islamabad, according to Lyse Doucet. These talks are the highest-level face-to-face meetings between the two nations since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Lebanon-Israel Officials Meet in US as Ceasefire Talks Begin
Lebanon and Israel's ambassadors to the US have agreed to meet in Washington on Tuesday to discuss a ceasefire and potential direct negotiations, according to the Lebanese presidency.
Palestinian Shot Dead During Settler Attack in West Bank
A Palestinian man was shot dead by an Israeli settler during an attack on a village in the occupied West Bank, according to the BBC.
Strait of Hormuz Not Open, Abu Dhabi’s Oil Chief Says as Prices Near $100
Abu Dhabi’s oil chief said the Strait of Hormuz is not open despite a US-Iran ceasefire, with Brent crude approaching $100 a barrel as uncertainty lingers, according to The Guardian.
Trump Says Iran Handling of Hormuz ‘Not the Agreement We Have’
US President Donald Trump has criticized Iran's handling of the Strait of Hormuz, stating it is 'not the agreement we have', according to the BBC.
Israel to Hold Direct Talks with Lebanon Amid No Ceasefire, Netanyahu Says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement on Thursday, according to the BBC.
Israel, Lebanon Talks Halted as Ceasefire Talks Continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed willingness to hold talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible,' according to Al Jazeera, while tensions remain high in the region.
Israel’s Detention System Faces Scrutiny Over Abuse Claims
Human rights groups, UN investigators and Israeli legal organisations say torture and sexual violence of Palestinian detainees is part of a wider system of repression, according to Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera Condemns Killing of 11th Journalist in Gaza Conflict
Al Jazeera has condemned the killing of its Palestinian journalist, Mohammed Wishah, in an Israeli strike in Gaza, calling it a 'deliberate and targeted crime', according to the network.