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    US president says the leaders of the two countries will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.

    Published On 16 Apr 2026

    United States President Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.

    The announcement on Wednesday came a day after Israel and Lebanon’s envoys to the US held direct talks in Washington, DC, to discuss an end to Israeli attacks on its neighbour.

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    “Trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

    “It has been a long time since the two leaders have spoken, like 34 years. It will happen tomorrow. Nice!”

    Lebanon was drawn into the US and Israel’s war on Iran on March 2 after Tehran-aligned Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel.

    Hezbollah said the attacks were in retaliation for Israel’s killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war, on February 28, as well as Israel’s near-daily violations of a ceasefire it agreed to in Lebanon in November 2024.

    Israel’s attacks on Lebanon since then have killed more than 2,000 people and displaced more than a million others. Israel’s military has also launched a ground invasion in southern Lebanon, seeking to seize more territory and create what it calls a “buffer zone”.

     

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    Trump says Israel and Lebanon’s leaders will speak on ThursdayDEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, US president says the leaders of the two countries will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026United States President Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.The announcement on Wednesday came a day after Israel and Lebanon’s envoys to the US held direct talks in Washington, DC, to discuss an end to Israeli attacks on its neighbour.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“Trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.“It has been a long time since the two leaders have spoken, like 34 years. It will happen tomorrow. Nice!”Lebanon was drawn into the US and Israel’s war on Iran on March 2 after Tehran-aligned Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel.Hezbollah said the attacks were in retaliation for Israel’s killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war, on February 28, as well as Israel’s near-daily violations of a ceasefire it agreed to in Lebanon in November 2024.Israel’s attacks on Lebanon since then have killed more than 2,000 people and displaced more than a million others. Israel’s military has also launched a ground invasion in southern Lebanon, seeking to seize more territory and create what it calls a “buffer zone”. #Trump #Israel #Lebanons #leaders #speak #ThursdayNews, Israel attacks Lebanon, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, United States, US & Canada
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    DEVELOPING STORY,

    US president says the leaders of the two countries will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.

    Published On 16 Apr 2026

    United States President Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.

    The announcement on Wednesday came a day after Israel and Lebanon’s envoys to the US held direct talks in Washington, DC, to discuss an end to Israeli attacks on its neighbour.

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    list of 4 itemsend of list

    “Trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

    “It has been a long time since the two leaders have spoken, like 34 years. It will happen tomorrow. Nice!”

    Lebanon was drawn into the US and Israel’s war on Iran on March 2 after Tehran-aligned Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel.

    Hezbollah said the attacks were in retaliation for Israel’s killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war, on February 28, as well as Israel’s near-daily violations of a ceasefire it agreed to in Lebanon in November 2024.

    Israel’s attacks on Lebanon since then have killed more than 2,000 people and displaced more than a million others. Israel’s military has also launched a ground invasion in southern Lebanon, seeking to seize more territory and create what it calls a “buffer zone”.

     

    #Trump #Israel #Lebanons #leaders #speak #ThursdayNews, Israel attacks Lebanon, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, United States, US & Canada">Trump says Israel and Lebanon’s leaders will speak on Thursday

    DEVELOPING STORY,

    US president says the leaders of the two countries will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.

    Published On 16 Apr 2026

    United States President Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.

    The announcement on Wednesday came a day after Israel and Lebanon’s envoys to the US held direct talks in Washington, DC, to discuss an end to Israeli attacks on its neighbour.

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    list of 4 itemsend of list

    “Trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

    “It has been a long time since the two leaders have spoken, like 34 years. It will happen tomorrow. Nice!”

    Lebanon was drawn into the US and Israel’s war on Iran on March 2 after Tehran-aligned Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel.

    Hezbollah said the attacks were in retaliation for Israel’s killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war, on February 28, as well as Israel’s near-daily violations of a ceasefire it agreed to in Lebanon in November 2024.

    Israel’s attacks on Lebanon since then have killed more than 2,000 people and displaced more than a million others. Israel’s military has also launched a ground invasion in southern Lebanon, seeking to seize more territory and create what it calls a “buffer zone”.

     

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    • #Deadspin #Padres #rally #runs #9th #beat #Mariners #extend #win #streak">Deadspin | Padres rally with 5 runs in 9th to beat Mariners, extend win streak
    Deadspin | Padres rally with 5 runs in 9th to beat Mariners, extend win streak Apr 15, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. All MLB players are wearing number 42 today to honor Jackie Robinson. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Jackson Merrill’s two-run double capped a five-run rally in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres stretched their winning streak to seven games with a wild 7-6 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners. Merrill lined a 2-2 fastball from reliever Jose Ferrer down the left field line, hitting the chalk and rolling into the corner. Luis Campusano scored the tying run and Ramon Laureano plated the winning run when Randy Arozarena wasn’t able to make a throw home as the ball slipped out of his hand. The hit made a winner of Alek Jacob (1-0), who tossed two scoreless innings in his first MLB outing of the year after being called up earlier in the day from Triple-A El Paso. Closer Andres Munoz (2-2) was charged with all five runs in the ninth and absorbed the loss. Munoz was one out from ending the game when he got pinch-hitter Fernando Tatis Jr. to line into a sacrifice fly to right. But Campusano and Laureano followed with consecutive RBI singles to set the stage for Merrill’s game-winner. Wasted in defeat for Seattle were Luke Raley’s four-hit game, including a two-run homer in the fifth that gave it a 6-0 lead, and a good game by starter Emerson Hancock. He retired the first 11 men he faced and left after six innings with a 6-2 cushion, allowing four hits and two runs with a walk and six strikeouts. The Mariners initiated scoring in the second when Dominic Canzone rifled a two-run double off the right field wall. They doubled the lead in the fourth when Brendan Donovan punched a two-run single to right against Randy Vasquez. After allowing only two runs in his first three starts, Vasquez lasted just four innings in this one, permitting five hits and four runs with four walks and six strikeouts. But he was taken off the hook by the ninth-inning rally. Xander Bogaerts slugged a two-run homer for San Diego in the sixth, his third of the year and the 200th of his career. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Padres #rally #runs #9th #beat #Mariners #extend #win #streakApr 15, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. All MLB players are wearing number 42 today to honor Jackie Robinson. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

    Jackson Merrill’s two-run double capped a five-run rally in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres stretched their winning streak to seven games with a wild 7-6 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners.

    Merrill lined a 2-2 fastball from reliever Jose Ferrer down the left field line, hitting the chalk and rolling into the corner. Luis Campusano scored the tying run and Ramon Laureano plated the winning run when Randy Arozarena wasn’t able to make a throw home as the ball slipped out of his hand.

    The hit made a winner of Alek Jacob (1-0), who tossed two scoreless innings in his first MLB outing of the year after being called up earlier in the day from Triple-A El Paso. Closer Andres Munoz (2-2) was charged with all five runs in the ninth and absorbed the loss.

    Munoz was one out from ending the game when he got pinch-hitter Fernando Tatis Jr. to line into a sacrifice fly to right. But Campusano and Laureano followed with consecutive RBI singles to set the stage for Merrill’s game-winner.


    Wasted in defeat for Seattle were Luke Raley’s four-hit game, including a two-run homer in the fifth that gave it a 6-0 lead, and a good game by starter Emerson Hancock. He retired the first 11 men he faced and left after six innings with a 6-2 cushion, allowing four hits and two runs with a walk and six strikeouts.

    The Mariners initiated scoring in the second when Dominic Canzone rifled a two-run double off the right field wall. They doubled the lead in the fourth when Brendan Donovan punched a two-run single to right against Randy Vasquez.

    After allowing only two runs in his first three starts, Vasquez lasted just four innings in this one, permitting five hits and four runs with four walks and six strikeouts. But he was taken off the hook by the ninth-inning rally.

    Xander Bogaerts slugged a two-run homer for San Diego in the sixth, his third of the year and the 200th of his career.

    –Field Level Media

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  • IPL 2026: Virat Kohli gives update on his injury following RCB’s win over LSG Virat Kohli on Wednesday said he was satisfied with his intensity and approach despite not being at full fitness as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here.Kohli struck a 34-ball 49 to set up RCB’s chase of 146, which it completed in just over 15 overs.“Much better than the last game. I’m still not 100 per cent. My knee was a bit sore last game. Even health-wise, I’ve been under the weather for four or five days now. So, just getting back up to my best,” Kohli said after the match.The former India captain was seen training with his left knee heavily strapped ahead of the game at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.Kohli hit six fours and a six to take his tally to 228 runs in the tournament at an average of 57, claiming the Orange Cap.“I started off well today, so I was happy with my intensity. Again, would have liked to carry on and finish the game off. Sometimes, you have to take the conditions into account as well.“The pitch slowed down considerably, and I just wanted to probably keep going in the same manner. But, yeah, in the end, should have probably finished that one off as well.”RCB skipper Rajat Patidar continued his aggressive form with a 13-ball 27, earning praise from Kohli for his clarity and intent.“We have our KPIs as a batting unit, and it says Rajat (Patidar) to go in and assess the situation. I always tell him, you’re probably looking to assess the bowler’s heart rate rather than the situation… I mean, incredible clarity,” the former India captain said.“The way our management has stacked up the team allows us to play in a certain way. I have to adapt my role accordingly. It allows me to play a certain way up front with Salty (Phil Salt), so we pass on the baton nicely.“The freedom of having Romario (Shepherd) and Tim (David)… KP (Krunal Pandya)hasn’t even batted yet. We’re sitting on a batting unit that’s explosive and getting the job done. It looks intimidating if you have Romario and Tim walking in, even after five down. These guys can get you 50 runs in four overs… that gives all of us a lot of freedom.”Reflecting on the changing demands of T20 cricket, Kohli said adaptability will be crucial as the tournament progresses.“Well, it depends on the situation and the condition as well for me. Not all games are going to be 230, 240…the demands of the modern game are pretty different, but you always have to keep an eye out on the situation and when people play under pressure,” he said.Published on Apr 16, 2026 #IPL #Virat #Kohli #update #injury #RCBs #win #LSG

    Virat Kohli on Wednesday said he was satisfied with his intensity and approach despite not being at full fitness as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here.

    Kohli struck a 34-ball 49 to set up RCB’s chase of 146, which it completed in just over 15 overs.

    “Much better than the last game. I’m still not 100 per cent. My knee was a bit sore last game. Even health-wise, I’ve been under the weather for four or five days now. So, just getting back up to my best,” Kohli said after the match.

    The former India captain was seen training with his left knee heavily strapped ahead of the game at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

    Kohli hit six fours and a six to take his tally to 228 runs in the tournament at an average of 57, claiming the Orange Cap.

    “I started off well today, so I was happy with my intensity. Again, would have liked to carry on and finish the game off. Sometimes, you have to take the conditions into account as well.

    “The pitch slowed down considerably, and I just wanted to probably keep going in the same manner. But, yeah, in the end, should have probably finished that one off as well.”

    RCB skipper Rajat Patidar continued his aggressive form with a 13-ball 27, earning praise from Kohli for his clarity and intent.

    “We have our KPIs as a batting unit, and it says Rajat (Patidar) to go in and assess the situation. I always tell him, you’re probably looking to assess the bowler’s heart rate rather than the situation… I mean, incredible clarity,” the former India captain said.

    “The way our management has stacked up the team allows us to play in a certain way. I have to adapt my role accordingly. It allows me to play a certain way up front with Salty (Phil Salt), so we pass on the baton nicely.

    “The freedom of having Romario (Shepherd) and Tim (David)… KP (Krunal Pandya)hasn’t even batted yet. We’re sitting on a batting unit that’s explosive and getting the job done. It looks intimidating if you have Romario and Tim walking in, even after five down. These guys can get you 50 runs in four overs… that gives all of us a lot of freedom.”

    Reflecting on the changing demands of T20 cricket, Kohli said adaptability will be crucial as the tournament progresses.

    “Well, it depends on the situation and the condition as well for me. Not all games are going to be 230, 240…the demands of the modern game are pretty different, but you always have to keep an eye out on the situation and when people play under pressure,” he said.

    Published on Apr 16, 2026

    • #IPL #Virat #Kohli #update #injury #RCBs #win #LSG">IPL 2026: Virat Kohli gives update on his injury following RCB’s win over LSG

    Virat Kohli on Wednesday said he was satisfied with his intensity and approach despite not being at full fitness as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here.

    Kohli struck a 34-ball 49 to set up RCB’s chase of 146, which it completed in just over 15 overs.

    “Much better than the last game. I’m still not 100 per cent. My knee was a bit sore last game. Even health-wise, I’ve been under the weather for four or five days now. So, just getting back up to my best,” Kohli said after the match.

    The former India captain was seen training with his left knee heavily strapped ahead of the game at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

    Kohli hit six fours and a six to take his tally to 228 runs in the tournament at an average of 57, claiming the Orange Cap.

    “I started off well today, so I was happy with my intensity. Again, would have liked to carry on and finish the game off. Sometimes, you have to take the conditions into account as well.

    “The pitch slowed down considerably, and I just wanted to probably keep going in the same manner. But, yeah, in the end, should have probably finished that one off as well.”

    RCB skipper Rajat Patidar continued his aggressive form with a 13-ball 27, earning praise from Kohli for his clarity and intent.

    “We have our KPIs as a batting unit, and it says Rajat (Patidar) to go in and assess the situation. I always tell him, you’re probably looking to assess the bowler’s heart rate rather than the situation… I mean, incredible clarity,” the former India captain said.

    “The way our management has stacked up the team allows us to play in a certain way. I have to adapt my role accordingly. It allows me to play a certain way up front with Salty (Phil Salt), so we pass on the baton nicely.

    “The freedom of having Romario (Shepherd) and Tim (David)… KP (Krunal Pandya)hasn’t even batted yet. We’re sitting on a batting unit that’s explosive and getting the job done. It looks intimidating if you have Romario and Tim walking in, even after five down. These guys can get you 50 runs in four overs… that gives all of us a lot of freedom.”

    Reflecting on the changing demands of T20 cricket, Kohli said adaptability will be crucial as the tournament progresses.

    “Well, it depends on the situation and the condition as well for me. Not all games are going to be 230, 240…the demands of the modern game are pretty different, but you always have to keep an eye out on the situation and when people play under pressure,” he said.

    Published on Apr 16, 2026

    #IPL #Virat #Kohli #update #injury #RCBs #win #LSG
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