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WPR Daily Review

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"The final stage of a meaningless war." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.   Accessed on 18 April 2026, 0113 UTC. Content and Source:  "WPR Daily Review." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgLPSDrhDSCswrdstcwTChTbrQ URL--https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com).   April 17, 2026 In partnership with Hello and welcome back to the Daily Review. It’s looking increasingly likely that  the U.S. and Iran will reach a framework agreement  to end the war as soon as this weekend. The breakthrough was the truce between Israel and Lebanon, which was agreed yesterday and so far appears to be holding. That led Iran—which has maintained all along that its ceasefire with the U.S. applies to Lebanon—to announce this morning that the Strait of...

AP Morning Wire

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"Ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel" and "Foreign surveillance program." Views expressed in this World and US news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 17 April 2026, 1126 UTC. Content and Source:  "AP Morning Wire."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgLPSDPWQSshCPpMdnXdcgGQzh URL--https://apnews.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View in Browser Protecting press freedom isn’t free.  Help support the independent journalism of the Associated Press. DONATE TODAY By Nadja Lovadinov April 17, 2026   In the news today: A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel halts fighting between Israel and Hezbollah; a messy GOP battle over a foreign surveillance program; and problems with ICE’s recent hiring spree. Also, AP’s tips on how to stay safe and healthy during festival season.   Displaced residents ce...