scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicLebanon

Topic: Lebanon

West Asia war LIVE UPDATES | Lebanon truce & Trump in no rush to end war as Iran talks drag on

The standoff between the US and Iran has choked off nearly all exports through the Strait of Hormuz, with no end in sight. Stay tuned for live updates

West Asia war: Hopes for US, Iran peace deal grow, Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire

US is talking up hopes for a peace deal with Iran and Israel's cabinet discussed a ceasefire in Lebanon.

West Asia war HIGHLIGHTS: Iran wants a deal ‘very badly’, says Trump after US blockade takes effect

Peace talks between US & Iran in Islamabad this weekend ended in a stalemate. Here are the highlights of the day.

Israel, Hezbollah & Litani line: Why Lebanon is sticking point in US-Iran ‘ceasefire’ | Cut the Clutter

In Episode 1824 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why a supposed ceasefire in West Asia coexists with continued fighting in Lebanon.

US-Iran ceasefire: Iranians don’t realise they have no cards, says Trump

US accused Iran of breaching promises on Strait of Hormuz. Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, which Iran has ‌claimed violate the truce.

Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif calls Israel ‘cancerous’, sparking showdown; deletes post as Netanyahu hits back

Pakistan defence minister calls Israel ‘evil’ over aggression in 'Gaza, Iran & now Lebanon'. Netanyahu says it is ‘not a statement that can be tolerated from any govt’.

Iran stands firm as Lebanon remains sticking point in fragile ceasefire with US. ‘No room for denial’

Iran President Pezeshkian calls Israeli aggression on Lebanon 'a flagrant violation' of ceasefire & "dangerous indicator of deceit and lack of commitment to potential accords'.

Litani river as marker, Israel’s plan for ‘security zone’ within Lebanon & its implications for Hezbollah

IDF is seeking to establish what it describes as a ‘sterile zone’. Lebanese president Joseph Aoun has labelled the action as a violation of sovereignty.

Macron calls on Israel & Iran not to draw Lebanon into war, promises to step up military aid to Beirut

French President has also deployed aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the region & spoke with PM Narendra Modi too about ‘evolving situation in West Asia’.

Value sovereignty over ‘bread & water,’ Lebanon tells Iran, as war of words over Hezbollah escalates

Lebanese foreign minister stressed it was important to remain uninfluenced by ideological slogans and transnational agendas. Iran has denied any interference in Lebanese affairs.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.