NewsMiddle EastLIVETrump cancels Witkoff and Kushner trip to Pakistan for Iran war talks, US media reportsThe US president tells Fox New "no more talking about nothing". Earlier Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attended talks with Pakistan where he set out Tehran's "views" on ending the war.Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local electionsLocal elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.6 hrs agoMiddle EastCouple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite imageJoe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.2 days agoMiddle EastIsraeli strikes kill eight Palestinians in Gaza, first responders sayOne strike killed three children and two adults near a mosque in the northern town of Beit Lahia on Wednesday evening.2 days agoMiddle EastKey suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrestedAmjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.1 day agoMiddle EastIsraeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcapThe British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.1 day agoMiddle EastIsrael's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancerThe Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.1 day agoMiddle EastUS-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers sayAhmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strikeLebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breachesIran's chief negotiator says "violations" by the US and Israel make it impossible to open the strait.US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talksThe mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.Tracking ships under fire in the Strait of HormuzIran's top negotiator says it's "not possible to reopen" the strait due to "blatent violations" of US-Iran ceasefire.FeaturesTrump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacyThe US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice? What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will beFaisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.A moment of risk and opportunity: How two ceasefires could boost US-Iran talksSome kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remainThe halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.Watch/Listen'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continuesThe US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.'Nothing to go back to' - BBC reports from Lebanon's 'Yellow Line'Israel has established what it calls a "Yellow Line" – creating a military zone stretching roughly 10km north of its border with Lebanon.Extension of US-Iran ceasefire gives 'breathing space'The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as Trump announces an extension of the ceasefire with Iran.'No decision' on joining talks with US, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman tells BBCEsmail Baghaei expressed concern regarding the US’s naval blockade of its ports and the seizure of an Iranian vessel.Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.Latest updates6 hrs agoPalestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local electionsLocal elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.6 hrs ago24 hrs agoWho is making decisions in Iran?Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.24 hrs ago1 day agoIsraeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcapThe British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.1 day ago1 day agoIsrael's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancerThe Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.1 day ago1 day agoKey suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrestedAmjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.1 day ago1 day ago'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continuesThe US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.1 day ago2 days agoCouple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite imageJoe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.2 days ago2 days agoTrump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to be extended by three weeksEnvoys from the two countries met in Washington as the fragile truce was due to expire on Sunday.2 days ago2 days agoMasked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged videoAnalysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.2 days ago...
