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April 18, 2026

Indonesia and the Gulf must do more than soft power in a time of war

As tensions linked to the U.S.–Iran war continue to destabilize the Middle East, Indonesia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are expanding cooperation in culture, education, and the creative...

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April 17, 2026

Global Sumud Flotilla continues journey toward Gaza

The Global Sumud Flotilla continued its journey toward Gaza on Friday, after setting sail from Barcelona, Anadolu reports. The flotilla was created to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, deliver...

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April 17, 2026

UK premier reiterates commitment to Lebanon’s security

Reiterating the UK’s commitment to Lebanon’s security, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday said it was important to use the current Israel-Lebanon truce as a gateway to a...

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April 17, 2026

Trump claims Iran has agreed to indefinitely suspend its nuclear program

Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely, and will not receive any of its funds frozen by the US, President Donald Trump said Friday, Anadolu reports. Trump...

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April 17, 2026

US military completes handover of major bases in Syria, says Central Command

The US completed the transfer of all major military bases in Syria, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Friday, Anadolu reports. “US forces have completed turning over all of our...

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April 17, 2026

Unlawful attacks on Iran increased security risks in region: President Erdogan

Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said unlawful attacks on Iran had increased security risks in the region, Anadolu reports. During his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz...

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April 17, 2026

UN chief welcomes Iran’s decision to keep Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz will remain “completely open” for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire, Anadolu...

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April 17, 2026

Netanyahu says Israel’s ‘mission’ against Hezbollah not over despite ceasefire with Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that Israel’s “mission” against Hezbollah in Lebanon has not ended, despite a ceasefire that took effect earlier in the day, Anadolu reports....

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April 17, 2026

Britain sees ‘opportunity’ for Syria’s future after sanctions lifted: UK minister

The UK sees an “opportunity” for peace and prosperity in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024 and the easing of sanctions, a senior British...

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April 17, 2026

Hamas-US Cairo talks end ‘without tangible progress’ on Gaza ceasefire’s 2nd phase

Talks between Hamas and the United States held in Cairo ended “without tangible progress” on advancing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, two Palestinian sources said on...

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