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  • Published: Fri May 15, 2026, 7:25 AM

Israel, Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by 45 days, US says

By:Bahni BandyopadhyaySalma El Omla
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Summary

  • Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araghchi says
  • Iran FM says 'received messages' from US saying willing to continue talks
  • Iran says it is prepared for a deal or a return to war
  • Israel, Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by 45 days, US says
  • UAE does not seek protection from anyone, refutes Iran's claims at BRICS: Envoy
  • UAE rejects Iran's attempts to justify terrorist attacks, holds them 'fully responsible'
  • Modi's UAE visit yields $5 bn investment commitment in Indian infrastructure
  • 12:07 AM, May 16, 2026

    Day 38 of ceasefire wrap: Here's what you missed

  • 12:06 AM, May 16, 2026

    Lebanese delegation says Israel truce extension, security track open path to 'lasting stability'

  • 11:57 PM, May 15, 2026

    Lebanon asks for independent truce mechanism, US guarantees

  • 11:40 PM, May 15, 2026

    Lebanon says 3 paramedics killed in Israeli strike on south

  • 11:12 PM, May 15, 2026

    Strike hits building in Tyre, south Lebanon after Israeli warning: AFP

  • 10:57 PM, May 15, 2026

    Lebanon PM says country has had enough 'reckless' wars for foreign interests

  • 10:13 PM, May 15, 2026

    Israel, Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by 45 days, US says

  • 10:03 PM, May 15, 2026

    Israel army issues evacuation warning for areas in Lebanon city of Tyre

  • 9:20 PM, May 15, 2026

    UAE FM, UK’s Jonathan Powell discuss regional developments

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  • 8:57 PM, May 15, 2026

    In pictures: Israeli strikes leave wide scale disruption in Lebanon 

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  • 8:49 PM, May 15, 2026

    Israel says over 220 Hezbollah fighters killed in past week

  • 8:12 PM, May 15, 2026

    Where do the US and Iran stand on nuclear negotiations?  

  • 8:00 PM, May 15, 2026

    Trump said China agreed to help re-open Hormuz Strait during visit 

  • 7:47 PM, May 15, 2026

    Iran to hold pre-World Cup training camp in Turkey: media

  • 7:23 PM, May 15, 2026

    Israeli strikes wound dozens in Lebanon as talks in US enter second day

  • 7:00 PM, May 15, 2026

    'Using Strait of Hormuz as tool of pressure constitutes as acts of piracy'

  • 6:56 PM, May 15, 2026

    UAE does not seek protection from anyone, refutes Iran's claims at BRICS: Envoy

  • 6:41 PM, May 15, 2026

    UAE rejects Iran's attempts to justify terrorist attacks, holds them 'fully responsible' 

  • 6:25 PM, May 15, 2026

    'If I don't like it, I throw it away': Trump

  • 6:23 PM, May 15, 2026

    Trump says no 'favors' sought from China to pressure Iran over Hormuz Strait 

  • 6:11 PM, May 15, 2026

    Pakistan FM says 11 nationals, 20 Iranians repatriated after US vessel seizure

  • 5:50 PM, May 15, 2026

    'A deal can be achieved only when our conditions are met: Iran's Araghchi 

  • 5:38 PM, May 15, 2026

    India's Modi calls UAE visit 'extraordinarily fruitful'

  • 5:27 PM, May 15, 2026

    US directs 75 commercial vessels, disables 4 amid Iran maritime blockade

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  • 5:23 PM, May 15, 2026

    Iran will always carry out historical duty as protector of security in Hormuz:Araghchi

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  • 5:04 PM, May 15, 2026

    Gargash calls UAE-India relationship 'historical and multidimensional'

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  • 4:55 PM, May 15, 2026

    ' A proud moment for Indians in the GCC'

  • 4:36 PM, May 15, 2026

    Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araghchi says

  • 4:36 PM, May 15, 2026

    Iran's FM welcomes Chinese mediation, calls China strategic partner

  • 4:36 PM, May 15, 2026

    Iran's Araghchi says Iran aims to 'normalise' Hormuz traffic if negotiations progress

  • 4:20 PM, May 15, 2026

    Germany's Merz urges Iran to negotiate, open Strait of Hormuz

  • 4:17 PM, May 15, 2026

    Adnoc signs 2 oil cooperation agreements with Indian partners during Modi’s visit

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  • 3:58 PM, May 15, 2026

    UAE to invest a total of $5 billion in Indian infrastructure

  • 3:35 PM, May 15, 2026

    UAE President bids farewell to Modi

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  • 3:21 PM, May 15, 2026

    Xi wants Hormuz reopened: Trump

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  • 3:00 PM, May 15, 2026

    Iran FM says 'received messages' from US saying willing to continue talks

  • 2:48 PM, May 15, 2026

    UAE President says talks with Modi focused on ways to advance cooperation

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  • 2:21 PM, May 15, 2026

    Trying to keep ceasefire to give diplomacy a chance: Iran FM

  • 2:15 PM, May 15, 2026

    All vessels can pass through Hormuz except those at war with us: Iran FM

  • 1:37 PM, May 15, 2026

    Oil prices up 3% after Trump says he is 'losing patience with Iran'

  • 12:57 PM, May 15, 2026

    Indian foreign ministry says ISRPL, UAE's Adnoc sign pact as part of oil agreement

  • 12:50 PM, May 15, 2026

    Strongly condemn attacks on UAE: Modi in Abu Dhabi

    quote    We strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE. The way the UAE has been targeted is unacceptable in any way

    Narendra Modi

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  • 12:21 PM, May 15, 2026

    Modi's UAE visit yields $5 bn investment commitment in Indian infrastructure

  • 12:12 PM, May 15, 2026

    Hormuz needs to remain free and open: Modi in UAE

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  • 12:01 PM, May 15, 2026

    Modi thanks UAE President for receiving him at Abu Dhabi airport

  • 11:49 AM, May 15, 2026

    India, UAE sign pact on gas supply: Indian govt

  • 11:42 AM, May 15, 2026

    India's Modi lands in Abu Dhabi, escorted by UAE F16 jets

  • 11:19 AM, May 15, 2026

    US has responded to Iran's proposal to end war: Iranian media

  • 11:07 AM, May 15, 2026

    Sheikh Khaled reviews progress on Adnoc's West-East Pipeline project

  • 10:47 AM, May 15, 2026

    Dubai gold prices plunge

  • 10:04 AM, May 15, 2026

    India hikes fuel prices as Middle East war strains supplies

  • 9:41 AM, May 15, 2026

    Hezbollah says targeted troops in north Israel with drone

  • 9:35 AM, May 15, 2026

    Israel army issues evacuation warning for five south Lebanon villages

  • 9:24 AM, May 15, 2026

    This conflict should have never happened: China's foreign ministry

  • 9:16 AM, May 15, 2026

    US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

  • 8:50 AM, May 15, 2026

    IRGC says 30 ships passed through Hormuz since Wednesday

  • 8:43 AM, May 15, 2026

    Indian External Affairs Minister meets Iran FM Araghchi at BRICS

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  • 8:29 AM, May 15, 2026

    Trump wants Iran uranium for 'public relations'

  • 8:24 AM, May 15, 2026

    Trump says patience with Iran running out

  • 8:16 AM, May 15, 2026

    Israel says soldier killed in south Lebanon fighting

  • 7:43 AM, May 15, 2026

    Energy security key topic in discussions with Modi: UAE minister

    quote    If I ask any Emirati, you will probably find that they have had some connection to India in one way or another. I have a few members of my family who always go to India for treatment, who rely very much on Indian knowledge of herbs

    Reem Al Hashimy

  • 7:33 AM, May 15, 2026

    Modi departs for UAE, 5-nation trip begins

  • 7:25 AM, May 15, 2026

    Day 38 of ceasefire