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Ukraine
More Crimea Strikes, Kharkiv’s Historic Manor Ablaze – Ukraine Latest, April 8
Claims of election interference in Hungary, Iran’s shaky ceasefire, Ukraine’s latest push to unlock IMF funding – updates from Ukraine and beyond
April 8, 2026
US
Iran Halts Strait of Hormuz Oil Traffic After Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
Iran has halted oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks on Lebanon, despite a two-week US-Iran ceasefire introduced on Tuesday night.
April 8, 2026
US
Iran Ceasefire Under Strain as Gulf Attacks Continue, US Says Objectives Achieved
Fresh strikes across the Gulf raised concerns over a fragile ceasefire as US officials said military objectives in Iran had been achieved.
April 8, 2026
Energy
Iran, Oman to Charge Ships for Strait of Hormuz Passage During Ceasefire
Iran and Oman plan to introduce transit fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire agreement.
April 8, 2026
Iran
US-Iran Ceasefire Explained: 10-Point Plan, Strait of Hormuz, and Trump vs CNN
Inside Iran’s 10-point plan to end the war, the ceasefire deal, and why Trump is calling CNN’s coverage a “fraud.”
April 8, 2026
US
Israel Continues Lebanon Operations Despite US-Iran Ceasefire
A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has taken effect, though missile strikes and regional tensions continue, The New York Times reported.
April 8, 2026
US
US Lawmakers Divided over Trump Ceasefire Announcement
Mixed reactions in US Congress to Trump’s ceasefire announcement.
April 8, 2026
US
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
US, Iran and Israel agree to a two-week ceasefire as tensions persist across the Middle East, with strikes, diplomacy, and competing claims shaping an uncertain path forward.
April 8, 2026

