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Trump defends Pope Leo criticism, cites nuclear disagreement
US President Donald Trump defended his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, insisting he has the right to disagree after falsely claiming the pontiff backed Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions. Trump said he supports the Pope “preaching the gospel” but not on Iran. The remarks have strained Vatican and Italian ties.
17 April 2026
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Syria seeks Israel withdrawal to 1974 lines in security deal
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced Friday that Damascus is pursuing a comprehensive diplomatic initiative requiring Israel to withdraw to 1974 armistice boundaries. Speaking at Türkiye's Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the transitional leader outlined a security-focused roadmap that could eventually address the status of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights while categorically rejecting Tel Aviv's sovereignty claims over the strategic territory.
17 April 2026
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Palestinian minister says Gaza genocide continues unabated
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian told the Antalya Diplomacy Forum that Israel’s genocide in Gaza has not stopped, citing ongoing killings, injuries, and a humanitarian catastrophe. She called for urgent international action, noting that five months after a ceasefire, displaced families live in flooded tents surrounded by rubble and contaminated food.
17 April 2026
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Limited Hormuz traffic as US blockade diverts 14 ships
Only 14 vessels moved through or near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours under a US naval blockade, with at least two under American sanctions. The first loaded crude carrier since the blockade began exited into the Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM said 14 ships have turned back in the first 72 hours of enforcement.
17 April 2026
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Guatemala calls Türkiye strategic partner in Latin America
Guatemala’s deputy foreign minister described Türkiye as a “strategic partner in Latin America” during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, citing strong bilateral ties, embassy openings, and growing cooperation. She also welcomed recent ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon, urging permanent dialogue and a return to negotiations.
17 April 2026
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Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, demands full end to regional war
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh announced that Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and insists on a comprehensive end to hostilities across the region, from Lebanon to the Red Sea. He said Pakistan’s mediation aims for a permanent resolution, not a pause.
17 April 2026
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Syrian president meets Aliyev, Barzani at Antalya Forum
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held strategic talks with Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev and Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government President Nechirvan Barzani in Antalya. The encounter occurred during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, highlighting Türkiye's central role in facilitating regional dialogue. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani joined the discussions at the NEST Congress Center in Belek, underscoring Damascus's commitment to expanding diplomatic engagement with neighboring states.
17 April 2026
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Time glorifies genocide architect Netanyahu as ‘influential leader’
Time magazine’s 2026 list of the 100 most influential people has sparked global outrage by featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — accused of genocide in Gaza — alongside Donald Trump as top leaders. The magazine praised Netanyahu’s political comeback and military operations, drawing fierce condemnation from human rights advocates.
17 April 2026
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US Envoy: Selective intervention in Syria-Israel negotiations
US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack has indicated that Washington adopts a selective approach to mediating between Damascus and Jerusalem, intervening only when strategic imperatives demand. Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the Special Envoy for Syria emphasized President Trump's preference for regional actors to assume primary responsibility for resolving local conflicts, marking a potential shift from traditional post-war American security guarantees toward a doctrine of calculated, interest-driven engagement.
17 April 2026
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Pakistan backs Lebanon ceasefire as Shehbaz praises Trump mediation
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formally welcomed the ten-day truce between Israel and Lebanon, expressing hope for enduring stability while commending American diplomatic efforts during his participation in Türkiye's Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
17 April 2026
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Beijing calls for responsibility as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins
Beijing has called on Tel Aviv and Beirut to demonstrate accountability as a fragile 10-day ceasefire comes into effect between Israel and Lebanon. The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized political solutions over military confrontation, urging both parties to preserve negotiation momentum despite early reports of Israeli shelling in southern Lebanese territories.
17 April 2026
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Gaza's future: Disarmament dilemma, failed peace board, and potential return to war
The Board of Peace lacks enforcement power and binding authority, functioning more as diplomatic theater than a real conflict-resolution mechanism, an analysis argues. With Israel uninterested in a genuine peace agreement, Gaza faces scenarios of unchanged humanitarian catastrophe, a return to genocidal war, or Israeli pursuit of "Greater Israel."
17 April 2026
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Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, says Iran deal near
US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at midnight, while also saying a deal with Iran is near. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel will continue to remain in occupied areas of southern Lebanon.
17 April 2026
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Gaza faces environmental catastrophe as garbage piles up amid Israeli restrictions
Gaza is facing a looming environmental and health catastrophe as garbage continues to pile up on streets, in residential neighborhoods and displacement camps, local authorities warned Thursday. Israel's closure of major dumping sites and restrictions on fuel have pushed the enclave's waste management system to the brink of collapse.
17 April 2026
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Families say US sailors going hungry as mail deliveries halted amid Iran war blockade
Families of US service members deployed on warships amid President Trump's war against Iran are increasingly concerned that troops are going hungry amid a halt in postal deliveries, USA Today reported. The USS Tripoli and USS Abraham Lincoln crews face sparse food trays and low hygiene supplies, with no end date for delivery suspension.
17 April 2026
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Qatari Shura Council speaker addresses IPU General Assembly in Istanbul
Speaker of the Qatari Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanim delivered a speech within the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul on April 16, 2026. The assembly brings together parliamentary leaders from around the world.
17 April 2026
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Israeli settlers torch Palestinian vehicles in occupied West Bank
Armed Israeli settlers launched a predawn assault on Palestinian residential areas near Hebron early Friday, destroying two vehicles by fire. The attack targeting the Abu Ali family home in the southern occupied West Bank marks the latest escalation in settler violence that has surged since October. Palestinian activists report increasing raids from nearby settlements, with hundreds of similar incidents documented monthly amid rising tensions in the occupied territory.
17 April 2026
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IEA: Middle East energy production may take two years to recover to pre-war levels
Middle East energy production may take around two years to return to pre-war levels, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said Friday, with recovery varying across countries. The IEA stands ready to release more emergency stocks if needed, though the most important step is reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
17 April 2026
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Macron welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, warns military operations could undermine truce
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon but warned that continued military operations risk undermining the fragile truce. Macron called on Hezbollah to renounce its weapons and Israel to respect Lebanese sovereignty.
17 April 2026
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