Levant latest 17 April; Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins; Iran announces opening of Strait of Hormuz

Near East latest 17 April; ceasefire initiated between Israel and Lebanon; Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open

The landmass of Europe holds perhaps a half dozen weeks' remaining aerospace fuel left, power agency leader warns. The commander-in-chief unhappy regarding Australia in fresh criticism Sri Lanka returns Iranian survivors of US torpedo attack. Kremlin's digital clampdown: virtual private network blocks a fresh, advanced move aimed at censorship of the land of the Tsars. UN reforms can't delay any longer, Kazakhstan's Tokayev says amid unstable Islamic Republic of Iran ceasefire. The Land Down Under's most decorated surviving soldier granted bail due to conflict violations charges. Secretary-General of the GCC Applauds Lebanese Republic Truce Declaration The French as well as United Kingdom lead conference on Hormuz Strait task for after hostilities concludes