By knowledgedome1 Pt 1
Ireland officially recognized the State of Palestine, joining Spain and Norway in a move aimed at strengthening the two state solution. It took effect on May 28, 2024 marks a shift in Irelands foreign policy and reflects growing international support for Palestinian statehood.

By knowledgedome1 Pt 2
Ireland establish diplomatic relations between Dublin and Ramallah and appoint ambassador to State of Palestine It is based on 1967 borders and is to support the vision of two states living side by side in peace, with Palestine recognized as a sovereign independent state.

Iran war live: Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz, Trump says US naval blockade to remain A senior Iranian official told Reuters that transit would be through designated lanes that Iran deemed safe for navigation and would exclude naval vessels.

REUTER LIVE updated 1 min ago Apr 17 2026
Iran war live: Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz, Trump says US naval blockade to remain By Kate Skelly, Vanessa Balintec and Alexander Villegas
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By basedment Pt 1
10-Day Ceasefire Takes Effect Amid Immediate Artillery Activity in Lebanon Trump announced ceasefire Apr 16 which officially began at 5 pm Lebanon’s News Agency reported Israeli artillery shelling targeting Bint Jbeil and surrounding areas, along with activity in Khiam and Debbine

By basedment Pt 2
Israel stated it will maintain forces in zone in Lebanon and reserves the right to respond to imminent threats from Hezbollah including threats determined prior to the ceasefire, describing the agreed terms. This pause follows intense fighting, Hezbollah stronghold of Bint Jbeil.

Trump announces Lebanon truce as efforts under way to reach deal with Iran At least 2,167 people have been killed and more than 7,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2.

AL JAZEERA NEWS: 04-16-26 Lebanon ceasefire may ‘pave the way for a wider deal with US Israel and Iran By Alan Fisher
Reporting from Washington, DC The ceasefire in Lebanon is certainly a very quick development on something that we thought may take slightly longer.
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Iran war live updates: Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire will begin at 2100 GMT.

REUTERS: 04-16-26 Iran war live updates: Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire
By Estelle Shirbon, Zoe Law, Alexander Villegas and Vanessa Balintec
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Hafa, Israel (before & after) Iran War.

Vessel Tracker Shows First Ship Through Strait of Hormuz Since Closure

Tanker becomes first to cross westbound through Hormuz since U.S. blockade, heading for Basrah.

By brics_countries Pt 2 Based on reports from early April 2026, Iranian missile barrages caused significant damage in Israel, resulting in over 9,000 property damage claims were filed, with thousands of buildings in cities like Tel Aviv and other areas whereas Israel is the SIZE OF NEW JERSEY.

By brics_countries Pt 1 Erdogan issues a final threat to Israel: "Death is coming have as many nukes as you want.", it's Persia's multipolar ally delivering warning against unipolar Israeli aggression. Is this bold Turkish ultimatum or a major escalation in the multipolar front? Share your view.

By kashmirrupee Apr 14 2026 BREAKING : Chinese President: "If Gulf states want to protect their oil from Iranian strikes, they must prevent the U.S. from attacking Iran and its leadership from bases within their territories. This is justice." The question is why the Gulf States did not know this.

By reichwingwatch Pt 1
A new Gallup poll of over 130 countries reveals that global approval of U.S. leadership collapsed from 39% in 2024 to just 31% in 2025 while disapproval hit a record-high 48%. That’s the worst net approval rating for the U.S. in 20 years of Gallup tracking. Meanwhile,

By reichwingwatch Pt 2
China’s approval tops to 36% passing US The sharpest drops came from USA’s closest allies. Germany’s approval of US fell 39 points. Portugal dropped 38. Canada, the UK, and Italy all saw declines. TRUMP’s “America First” is looking more like “America Last” “America Hated.”

Israeli drone kills man who appears wounded in southern Lebanon YouTube video by Al Jazeera English

AL JAZEERA NEWS Israeli drone kills man who appears wounded in south Lebanon Invading Israeli forces killed a man using drone town of Bint Jbeil. He seems wounded before the attack, which violate the Geneva Convention. Israel says it “eliminated” a Hezbollah fighter.

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Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to rebuild EU relationship after stunning defeat of Viktor Orbán - Europe live The Tisza leader said the electorate voted ‘not just for a change of government but for a change of the regime’

Apr 13 2026 Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to rebuild EU relationship after stunning defeat of Viktor Orbán - AFTER 16 YEARS,
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Fate of Japan-linked ships in Persian Gulf remains uncertain 'We don't know again how the situation will develop,' a Japanese government official said regarding Japanese ships leaving the Persian Gulf.

It is becoming even more uncertain whether some 40 Japan-linked ships trapped in the Persian Gulf will be able to leave the area through the Strait of Hormuz in the near future.

By dailyfactsnews2 on Apr 13 2026
Reports claim a caravan of vehicles gathered in Canada showing support for Iran. Public demonstrations and rallies related to Iran have been taking place in Canada in recent months, often reflecting different political views and global tensions.