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Israel is building a buffer zone inside Lebanon
Israel is creating a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon for a prolonged military occupation, with low expectations that direct talks with Lebanon will lead to quick action on disarming Hezbollah.
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in decades, as Israeli invasion digs in
Israel and Lebanon are holding historic talks in Washington, D.C.
News24 | Israeli fire kills six in Gaza, including two children, medics say
Israeli fire killed at least six Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, local health officials said, in the latest violence to undermine a US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Veteran diplomat offers insights into the war in Iran — and thoughts on what’s next
The war entered a new phase when President Trump began a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what this means.
Accusers seek justice after unwanted explicit messages from Congressman Eric Swalwell
He denies claims of sexual assault but admits ” mistakes” and says he will resign.
US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an “already fragile ceasefire”.
After losing loved ones, an Israeli and a Palestinian work together for Middle East peace
An Israeli whose parents were killed on Oct. 7, 2023, and a Palestinian whose brother died from injuries in Israeli custody say they’ve become like brothers. Their new book is The Future Is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land.
Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
Fuel protests have Ireland’s government facing possible no-confidence vote
The prime minister announced new tax cuts to try to end the crisis that began after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The government could face a no-confidence vote over its response to the fuel protests.
News24 | Carney crows as Liberals take full control of Canada parliament after by-election wins
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s party secured a majority in Canada’s parliament after two by-election wins, boosting his Liberals as they work to bolster a country shaken by threats from the US.
French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse told French media he is worried for his mother’s frail health as she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.
Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress. And, Trump feuds with Pope Leo over Iran War
Eric Swalwell is resigning from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct. And, Trump is feuding with Pope Leo, calling him weak on crime for opposing the war.
Israel and Lebanon set to meet for first direct talks in more than 30 years
An official briefed on Israel’s strategy for the talks described Tuesday’s meeting as “preparatory” and aimed at laying out a framework for future negotiations.
News24 | Third Iran-linked tanker enters Strait of Hormuz – despite US blockade of ports
A third Iran-linked tanker was entering the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, on the first full day of the US blockade on vessels calling at Iranian ports, shipping data showed.
Police officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampede
An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.
News24 | Lebanon, Israel begin ‘futile’ talks in US aimed at ending war
Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday for US-mediated talks on ending the war in Lebanon, but the prospects of an agreement appear slim.
Israel and Lebanon to hold first direct talks in decades
Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for rare direct talks.
‘People had hope’: Iranian Americans watch the Iran war from afar
Americans with ties to Iran open up about the challenges and tensions around the fragile ceasefire.
Ukraine hopes for more cooperation after Hungary elects new prime minister
The incoming prime minister of Hungary is no fan of Ukraine, but he says he wants to work with the European Union, raising hopes he’ll lift a Hungarian veto on a $100 billion EU loan to Kyiv.
‘Hanging by a thread’: Fertilizer shortage in India deepens due to ongoing Iran war
With shipments through the Strait of Hormuz stalled after the Iran war began, fertilizer shortages are deepening across India.