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Trump Says US, Iran "Very Close" To Having Peace Deal

Trump's comments came after a series of social media posts in which he touted progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear program.

Published on: 17.04.2026 17:17
Trump Says US And Iran Are Working Together To Clear Mines From Hormuz Strait

Last week, the New York Times reported that Iran was unable to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz because it could not locate all the mines it laid in the waterway to block the passage amid war.

Published on: 17.04.2026 17:03
After Iran's "Hormuz Open" Declaration, Trump's Blockade In "Full Force" Update

Strait of Hormuz Hormuz "completely open" but blockade will remain in "full force", says Donald Trump

Published on: 17.04.2026 15:38
Strait Of Hormuz "Completely Open" During Ceasefire: Iran's Big Announcement

Iran declares passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz "completely open" during ceasefire period

Published on: 17.04.2026 15:38
"Enough Is Enough": Trump Says US Banned Israel From Bombing Lebanon

Trump also said any deal the United States reaches with Iran "is in no way subject to Lebanon" but the US will "deal with" the militant Hezbollah situation in an appropriate manner.

Published on: 17.04.2026 15:25
1st Loaded Iranian Oil Tankers Leave Through Hormuz Since US Blockade

The Deep Sea, Sonia I and Diona, all under US sanctions, passed the strategic strait on Wednesday after leaving Iran's Kharg Island, having loaded on April 2, 8 and 9 respectively.

Published on: 17.04.2026 13:00
Russia Is Building Army Of Teen Influencers To Create Pro-War Content

In a promotional video from the event, children were shown cheering a cadet racing against Golovin to see who could reload a sniper rifle the fastest.

Published on: 17.04.2026 10:21
Myanmar Reduces Ex-Leader Aung San Suu Kyi's Sentence: Report

SuuKyi, 80, was serving a 27-year sentence for a litany of offences her allies said were politically motivated to keep her at bay.

Published on: 17.04.2026 10:20
'24 Hours Without Food, Water': Indian Woman In US For 35 Years Detained By ICE

Batra had moved to the US in 1991 as a child after her parents were killed in the anti-Sikh violence of 1984. She has spent almost all of her adult life in South Texas, raising her four children. Her son recently enlisted in the US Army.

Published on: 17.04.2026 10:19
War With Pakistan Halts School For Afghan Border Children

About 12,000 students displaced or affected by the war need safe spaces to learn or catch up on classes in Afghanistan, OCHA said in a report this month.

Published on: 17.04.2026 09:07
Opinion: Analysis | Can Donald Trump Face An 'Arrest Warrant' - Like Netanyahu And Putin?

No one in living memory imagined a moment when the world would seriously debate the possibility of an American president being dragged before a court. Can it happen?

Published on: 17.04.2026 09:02
Houthi Threat? Why USS George Bush Is Taking 1.5 Times Longer Route To Gulf

The Pentagon has not said anything about why Bush is taking the long way. But the answer seems like a silent acknowledgement that even the US's most powerful naval formation is no longer safe in the Red Sea

Published on: 17.04.2026 08:13
This US City Has So Much Water That It's Selling It

The move reflects San Diego's shift from years of drought-driven conservation to a position of relative abundance.

Published on: 17.04.2026 07:45
All 8 Onboard Helicopter Killed In Crash In Indonesia

The Airbus H130 helicopter lost contact on Thursday morning five minutes after taking off from a plantation area in Melawi, Mohammad Syafii, the head of Indonesia's rescue agency, said

Published on: 17.04.2026 07:11
IMF Warns Iran War Could Have "Severe" Human Impact Far Beyond Middle East

Countries in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are among the countries most affected now -- and who could suffer the most -- outside the region, as the conflict stretches on.

Published on: 17.04.2026 07:11
US' $240 Million Drone Over Cuba That's Strangling China's Oil Supply

From Venezuela to Hormuz to Malacca, the US has made three moves to strangle China's oil. Now a $240M drone over Cuba signals move four — and Trump wants the island. The chessboard is almost complete.

Published on: 17.04.2026 07:07
Opinion: Opinion | Amir Hamza Attack Was A Symptom. A Deadlier Storm Is Brewing Within Lashkar

There is a churn within Lashkar for the top spot, in what is, after all, an extremely wealthy organisation. That may well lead to new terrorists wanting to prove themselves, the obvious 'means' being India.

Published on: 17.04.2026 06:45
UK Man Sets World Record With 63 Tattoos On His Body Featuring Marvel Characters

His passion for Marvel-themed tattoos deepened in 2016 when he got a tattoo of the supervillain Thanos on his thigh.

Published on: 17.04.2026 06:17
What Is Iran's 'Nuclear Dust' And Why Does Trump Want To Take It Away?

Tehran has said its objective in enriching uranium is power generation and energy security, not a nuclear weapon. But the available data suggests otherwise.

Published on: 17.04.2026 06:11
"Peace Possible, But Iran An Obstacle": Israel On Ceasefire With Lebanon

Responding to allegations that Israel is attempting to create a buffer zone inside Lebanon, Haskel dismissed such claims as "propaganda" driven by Hezbollah and Iran.

Published on: 17.04.2026 06:03

News from Arabic Countries

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

Shipping companies said several things had to be clarified, including the presence of mines, Iranian conditions.

Published on: 17.04.2026 18:35
What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?

In rapid-fire posts, Trump says Iran will give up nuclear material and 'never close' Hormuz, but questions remain.

Published on: 17.04.2026 18:24
Fifteen South American people deported from the US arrive in DR Congo

The deportees from South America are the first to be sent to the DRC in a deal agreed between Washington and Kinshasa

Published on: 17.04.2026 18:15
Inside Kharg Island, Iran’s oil lifeline under threat

With the US blockading Iran’s ports, Kharg Island is in focus. How are civilians caught in the middle?

Published on: 17.04.2026 18:07
Arsenal to embrace ‘privilege’ not pressure of Man City Premier League tilt

Arsenal travel to Manchester City knowing their Premier League could be eradicated by next Wednesday.

Published on: 17.04.2026 16:20
Macron demands assurances after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said he welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Lebanon ceasefire.

Published on: 17.04.2026 16:14
Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says

The UN refugee agency has warned of an 'unmarked graveyard for thousands of desperate Rohingya refugees' in South Asia

Published on: 17.04.2026 15:50
Southern Lebanon’s only functioning hospital damaged by Israeli strikes

Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from Tibnin Hospital - the only functioning hospital in southern Lebanon.

Published on: 17.04.2026 15:48
Ukraine’s long-range strikes prompt new Russian threat against Europe

Ukraine has penetrated Russian airspace with unprecedented numbers of drones, denying Russia windfall oil profits.

Published on: 17.04.2026 15:46
Men caught competing as women in prestigious South African marathon

Two women runners initially finished outside the top 10 in the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town before bib swap spotted.

Published on: 17.04.2026 15:02
Controversy as Lebanese banker Sehnaoui is praised for supporting Israel

Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus says Antoun Sehnaoui is a committed Zionist, even as Israel attacked Lebanon.

Published on: 17.04.2026 14:55
Can Pakistan secure Iran-US nuclear compromise, as Trump says deal ‘close’?

Pakistan's civilian and army leaders shuttle between key capitals as Trump says he may visit Islamabad to sign a deal.

Published on: 17.04.2026 14:54
Manchester City vs Arsenal: Guardiola says defeat ends Premier League race

Manchester City host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday with the chance to close to within three points of leaders.

Published on: 17.04.2026 14:16
‘Waiting without answers’: Gaza mother’s fear for her three imprisoned sons

As Palestinians mark Prisoners' Day, Inaam al-Dahdouh waits for news of her three sons, taken by Israel two years ago.

Published on: 17.04.2026 13:37
Iran foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’

Iran says 'passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz' open during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Published on: 17.04.2026 13:37
The three clocks of the Iran war

Trump is racing against the midterms, Iran is betting on endurance, and Netanyahu needs a war with no end.

Published on: 17.04.2026 13:20
World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia sack coach Herve Renard

Frenchman Herve Renard, who won AFCON with Zambia and Ivory Coast, departs Saudi role despite World Cup qualification.

Published on: 17.04.2026 13:20
How the Lebanon ceasefire is viewed in Israel

Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng describes how people and the press in Israel are reacting to the ceasefire with Lebanon.

Published on: 17.04.2026 13:19
Bulgaria elections: Who’s running and what’s at stake?

Bulgaria has held seven national elections in the past four years because of political and social divisions.

Published on: 17.04.2026 12:56
Macron and Starmer host allies for summit on Hormuz maritime security

US not part of France- and UK-led talks on a post-war Hormuz maritime force, but Europe's role remains limited.

Published on: 17.04.2026 12:45
Can Hungary wean itself off Russian energy, as its new leader has promised?

Magyar’s pitch to Hungarian voters was to turn away from some of Orban’s policies, including Russian energy imports.

Published on: 17.04.2026 12:36
Pope Leo calls on Cameroon to reject violence as 120,000 join Mass

Preaching at a packed stadium in Douala, Pontiff shares a message of hope, peace and faith during Africa trip.

Published on: 17.04.2026 12:32
The Iran war has exposed the limits of neutrality

From Gulf energy shocks to divisions among allies, the conflict has made strategic ambiguity harder to sustain.

Published on: 17.04.2026 12:23
Tennis: Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open over injury concerns

Former No 1 Djokovic, who has struggled with a shoulder issue, will miss the clay-court tournament in Madrid, Spain.

Published on: 17.04.2026 11:42
Could the Lebanon ceasefire lead to US-Iran talks breakthrough?

Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi discusses the prospect that the ceasefire in Lebanon could lead to a US-Iran peace deal.

Published on: 17.04.2026 11:33