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  • Published: Thu Apr 16, 2026, 7:30 AM

Israel-Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire; Gargash says UAE targeted by Iran the most

By:Supreeta BalasubramanianBahni Bandyopadhyay
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Key Events

Summary

  • Israel official says Netanyahu to speak with Lebanese President; Lebanese official says Lebanon has no knowledge of the call
  • As UAE students gear up to attend in-person classes, school bus services during initial phase has been postponed
  • Pakistan says no dates decided yet for the second round of US-Iran talks
  • US to blockade Iran ports 'as long as it takes', says Pentagon chief
  • Trump says Israel, Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire after speaking to both sides
  • Trump says Iran agreed to not have nuclear weapon, next meeting likely over the weekend
  • UAE diplomat Anwar Gargash says country proved ability to defend despite being targeted the most
  • 12:47 AM, Apr 17, 2026

    Day 9 of ceasefire concludes with hopes for an end to war

  • 12:15 AM, Apr 17, 2026

    Israel army says striking Hezbollah rocket launchers

  • 12:00 AM, Apr 17, 2026

    Hezbollah 'victor' in Lebanon confrontation: Quds chief

  • 11:55 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Saudi Arabia welcomes ceasefire agreement in Lebanon

  • 11:52 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    One injured in Israel

  • 11:40 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    UAE welcomes Lebanon-Israel ceasefire

  • 11:38 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iran President meets Pakistan's Chief of Army

  • 11:16 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iran primary threat to UAE, Gulf: Gargash

  • 10:56 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iran lost, UAE won: Gargash

  • 10:41 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    UAE has proven to the world our ability to defend ourselves: Gargash

  • 10:34 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Lebanon-Israel ceasefire may be extended if progress is seen

  • 10:22 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Trump might visit Pakistan

  • 10:11 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium supply: Trump

  • 10:09 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Trump says next Iran meeting may happen this weekend

  • 10:01 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will include Hezbollah

  • 9:59 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Netanyahu says giving 'peace with Lebanon a chance'

  • 9:42 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon

  • 9:36 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Pakistan PM reaches Turkey

  • 9:25 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills 7, wounds 33

  • 9:15 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Lebanese PM welcomes ceasefire

  • 9:01 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iran schools to continue operating online until further notice

  • 8:50 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    6 months to reach deal?

  • 8:37 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Hezbollah lawmaker tells AFP group will respect ceasefire if Israel stops attacks

  • 8:36 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Optimism grows on ending Iran war

  • 8:09 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Hezbollah lawmaker says Iran envoy briefed group on possible short-term ceasefire

  • 8:02 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Trump to invite Israeli PM, Lebanese President to White House

  • 7:55 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Israel not withdrawing forces from south Lebanon

  • 7:13 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire

  • 7:01 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Kuwait modifies school hours until further notice

  • 6:42 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Lebanon president had phone call with Trump: presidency

  • 6:40 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Lebanon army says Israel's destruction of key bridge has isolated area south of Litani River

  • 6:39 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Sultan of Oman, Emir of Qatar discuss regional developments

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  • 6:37 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    UAE labour market remains stable, workers’ wages paid on time: Mohre

  • 6:30 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Saudi Arabia announces $3 billion deposit with Pakistan central bank

  • 5:45 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iran prepared to confront any new hostile action: Tasnim

  • 5:43 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iran war cuts Nissan's Middle East car sales: FT report

  • 5:21 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Abu Dhabi Ports Group delivers uninterrupted services

  • 5:14 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iran-US seeking temporary memorandum to prevent return to conflict

  • 4:57 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Handover of Syrian military sites

  • 4:43 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Gulf allies committed to mutual defence: Brad Cooper

  • 4:29 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Day 4 of blockade

  • 4:22 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    No call planned between Lebanese president and Israeli PM

  • 4:03 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    US Defence Secretary's Iran war update

  • 3:54 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Lebanese President speaks to US Secretary of State

  • 3:48 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Pakistan PM meets Emir of Qatar

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  • 3:44 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iranian parliament speaker talks to Lebanese counterpart

  • 3:23 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Ceasefire in Lebanon 'as important' as in Iran: Ghalibaf

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  • 3:20 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Pakistan steps up Middle East diplomacy

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  • 2:52 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Pakistan army chief meets Iran speaker Ghalibaf: State TV

  • 2:50 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    India could limit sulphur exports as supplies tighten, sources say: Reuters

  • 2:33 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Israeli strike hits Lebanon road linking Beirut to Damascus, killing one person: State media

  • 2:18 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Lebanon president stresses importance of a ceasefire before potential talks with Israel

  • 2:17 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    US navy issues updated list of contraband items prohibited for trade with Iran: UKMTO 

  • 2:04 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Turkey urges 'constructive' US-Iran talks to end war

  • 1:57 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    UAE paid wages on time, says ministry

  • 1:44 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    EasyJet warns Iran war to hit summer bookings

    quote    "The conflict in the Middle East has introduced near-term uncertainty around fuel costs and customer demand. As expected, the booking curve has shortened in recent weeks, resulting in lower than normal forward visibility

    EasyJet

  • 1:39 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    UAE's wisdom prevented further escalation: Pakistan ambassador

    quote    The UAE has been a victim during the recent regional conflict, which it tried hard to prevent, and the way the country demonstrated its defence capability, resilience, and strategic wisdom in the face of aggression and provocation prevented the conflict from escalating further. That is the UAE’s contribution to keeping the region stable. That proves that UAE remains an anchor of stability for the regional countries. We praise the UAE and the leadership provided by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed during these difficult times.

    Shafqat Ali Khan

  • 1:18 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iran halts petrochemical exports until further notice: Report

  • 12:33 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iran, US narrow differences after Pakistani mediation but splits remain, senior Iranian official says

  • 12:18 PM, Apr 16, 2026

    UAE postpones school bus services for now

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  • 11:44 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Pakistan foreign ministry says Lebanon part of current ceasefire

  • 11:30 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Pakistan foreign ministry says has no information on venue of second round of US-Iran talks

  • 11:24 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Israel official says Netanyahu to speak with Lebanese President

  • 11:17 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms

  • 11:12 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?

  • 10:05 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Lebanon 'not aware' of any upcoming contact with Israel: official source

  • 9:41 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Gold prices rise in Dubai

  • 9:05 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel

  • 9:00 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Threat of grounded planes nears as jet fuel supplies dwindle

  • 8:52 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid war

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  • 8:26 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Iran arrests four alleged Israeli spies: State media

  • 8:00 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Back to school in UAE

  • 7:55 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Fresh US-Iran talks in Pakistan?

  • 7:49 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Trump says Israel and Lebanon talks to happen on Thursday

  • 7:28 AM, Apr 16, 2026

    Day 9 of ceasefire: Hope grows as further US-Iran talks planned