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Washington PostFriday, 24 April 2026
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Lebanon looks to Trump for ‘leverage over Israel’
As talks resume, 10-day ceasefire will be extended 3 weeks, president says
The paper frames the story through a diplomatic lens, focusing on the US president's role as a mediator and Lebanon's strategic calculation in negotiations.
Ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanese-based groups like Hezbollah has led to displaced populations and international mediation efforts. The US administration is actively attempting to broker an extended ceasefire to prevent further regional destabilisation.
“'leverage over Israel'”
“Diplomatic observation with domestic accountability”
DOJ faces audit over Epstein release
Watchdog will probe whether agency followed the law in sharing files
Focuses on institutional accountability and internal scrutiny regarding the handling of sensitive documents.
Third carrier joins buildup
A DISPLAY OF POWER AS TALKS BOG DOWN
Highlights a major escalation in US military posture directed at Iran, framing it as a display of power amid stalled talks.
Unflattering secrets exposed in tech titans’ bitter legal feud
Filings have revealed cringey texts, emails or private diaries of Musk, Altman and other VIPs
Examines the personal animosity and private communications revealed during high-stakes litigation between prominent technology executives.
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