The Israelis to hold talks with Lebanon, the US to holds talk with Iran - in all this talking, what does it all mean for peace in the Middle East? A former adviser to six US Secretaries of State and middle east negotiator weighs in.
Hundreds killed in strikes in Lebanon
09/04/2026 | 25 mins.
The death toll in Lebanon rises after Israeli strikes, threatening to undermine a fragile ceasefire in the war in Iran.
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
08/04/2026 | 25 mins.
The US and Iran strike a ceasefire deal, hours after the US President threatened that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" if the ultimatum expired.
Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over alleged war crimes
07/04/2026 | 25 mins.
Australia's most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, arrested on war crime allegations.
Trump issues new tirade threatening Iran
06/04/2026 | 24 mins.
Iran bites back after US President Donald Trump's expletive-laden social media post amping up the pressure over the Strait of Hormuz.
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