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Pakistan-flagged tanker becomes 1st crude carrier to exit Hormuz with cargo since US blockade

Shalamar leaves Gulf with around 450,000 barrels of UAE crude, highlighting still-limited traffic through key waterway, according to ship tracking data17 April 2026

Australian premier denies US sought fresh help on Strait of Hormuz

Anthony Albanese says no new requests from Washington over US operations near key waterway17 April 2026

French president welcomes 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, warns ongoing attacks may undermine deal

'Israel must respect Lebanese sovereignty and stop the war,' Macron says17 April 2026

Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese return south, Beirut suburbs after ceasefire

Heavy traffic reported as residents head back to southern villages and Beirut’s southern suburbs following Israel-Lebanon truce17 April 2026

IEA chief says Mideast energy output may take 2 years to recover to 'pre-war levels'

Further emergency stock releases remain under consideration, but reopening Strait of Hormuz key to restoring supply, Birol tells Switzerland’s Neue Zurcher Zeitung17 April 2026

Israeli army carries out demolition in southern Lebanon town despite ceasefire

Blast in Khiam comes hours after truce took effect, as Lebanese army reports violations and urges caution on returns to southern areas17 April 2026

Netflix net income surges 83% in Q1 on $2.8B Warner Bros. breakup fee, revenue up 16.2%

Profit boosted by $2.8B termination fee linked to failed Warner Bros. deal17 April 2026

Japan welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as ‘important step toward’ Mideast peace

Tokyo voices hope truce will hold, lead to broader regional stability17 April 2026

Türkiye’s foreign minister meets Syrian president in Antalya

Hakan Fidan, Ahmad al-Sharaa meet ahead of Antalya Diplomacy Forum17 April 2026

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Trump hopes Hezbollah abides by ceasefire, says doing so would be 'great' for them

'I hope Hezbollah acts nicely and well during this important period of time. It will be (a) great moment for them if they do,' says US president17 April 2026