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Israel sets October 27 election widely seen as referendum on Netanyahu's leadership

Israel's parliament on Sunday said it had set the country's national elections for October 27, the latest date permitted by law, which will allow the ruling coalition to complete a full four-term. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving premier, announced that he "intends to win" despite polls showing that…

France 24

Israel and Lebanon have a long history of failed ceasefires – will this time be any different?

If implemented, the framework agreement hammered out between Lebanon and Israel in June 2026 could serve as the most consequential agreement between the two countries in nearly 80 years.

The Conversation

Serve and protect: How Europe can stabilise the Middle East by saving its culture and infrastructure

Europe can save ancient civilisations and stablise the Middle East. It's an ambitious but achievable target according to Nabil Al Lao, founder of Damascus Opera theatre and a refugee in Italy for more than a decade and Maria Francesca Corrao, a professor of Arabic at LUISS University.

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Iran's funeral politics: Khamenei's burial becomes message to region and rivals

Iran used the funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of regional influence, religious symbolism and diplomatic hierarchy, deploying Quran recitations to send messages to allies, rivals and friends alike.

The Times of India

How a push to disarm Hezbollah is deepening divisions in Lebanon and raising fears of civil war

A deal reached between Lebanon and Israel was billed as paving the way for peace

The Independent UK

Trump Vows To Scrap Syria's Terror Label After NATO Talks With Al-Sharaa: 'He's Done A Great Job'

President Trump announces plans to remove Syria's state sponsor of terrorism designation, following a meeting with Syrian President al-Sharaa at the NATO summit, aiming to boost Syria's economic recovery.

International Business Times UK

Lebanese singer-turned-militant released on bail as a probe into 2013 clashes continues

Lebanese authorities have released on bail a pop star-turned-militant who spent months in jail awaiting a retrial on charges of belonging to an armed group and money laundering

The Independent UK

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Why the Damascus blasts during Macron’s visit are a blow to al-Sharaa

The twin blasts that rocked Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria this week underscore the fragility of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s authority and the security challenges he faces. They also undermine the message of stability that Damascus is striving to convey to the international community.

France 24

Is an Iran deal 'over' and war back on? A timeline of the conflict and talks

Global markets and oil prices lurched after the United States and Iran traded new strikes. The conflict threatened lives throughout the region and foreign residents of Gulf nations. A fragile ceasefire was reached and later extended, but fighting resumed. An interim deal was signed, but tensions remained high. The war…

The Economic Times

Is an Iran deal ‘over’ and war back on? A timeline of the conflict and talks

Global markets and oil prices have been shaken after the United States and Iran exchanged new strikes and President Donald Trump suggested that negotiations between the countries might be “over.”

The Independent UK

Man accused over violent terrorist videos granted bail

A second man arrested over allegedly sharing violent terrorism video with friends and family members via social media has been charged with multiple offences.

AAP

Trump’s weekend war could go on forever

Last weekend's burst of violence might be a preview of a long-term low-boil war with Iran

Salon

Anissa Helou’s new book of recipes from Lebanon spotlights villages scarred by war

Anissa Helou is a renowned Syrian-Lebanese cook and food writer who originally never intended to pursue cooking or writing

The Independent UK

Iran says MoU with US an achievement for 'Axis of Resistance' — what does it mean

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met Mohammed Al-Nuaimi, vice chairman of the Houthi supreme political council, in Tehran on Sunday, where he portrayed the recent US-Iran memorandum as a strategic success for the alliance, according to Iranian state news agency IRNA. The meeting took place on the sidelines of…

The Times of India

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Khamenei's Funeral Turns into Coded Diplomacy as Each Delegation Receives a Different Quranic Verse

Iran used Quranic verses at Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral to convey diplomatic messages to foreign delegations, sparking regional controversy over perceived alliances and rivalries.

France 24

Some Lebanese Christian villages 'asked to be annexed to Israel', Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel for protection from Hezbollah, a claim made as he reaffirmed that Israeli troops would remain in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary.

The Economic Times

Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages 'asked to be annexed' by Israel

Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader in joint US-Israeli strikes. Israel responded with massive airstrikes and a ground invasion of southern Lebanon, where its troops now occupy swathes of…

The Guardian - UK

Iran seeks to tighten control over strait of Hormuz alongside Khamenei funeral

IRGC warnings force ships in strait to turn back as Tehran uses passages from Qur’an to send messages to Gulf delegations

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The Independent UK

Killed while keeping the peace: UN’s blue helmets to leave behind a Lebanon in a tailspin into death and destruction

IN DEPTH: Under terms agreed by the UN Security Council, the ‘blue helmets’ will begin to withdraw from the war-torn region at the end of this year. Experts tell Oisin Mcilroy that a lack of oversight will see the area plunge further into a cycle of bloodshed

The Economic Times

Iran prepares casket prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as funeral enters second day

Iran is holding massive funeral ceremonies for its slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died in an airstrike. Huge crowds have gathered in Tehran to pay their respects, with chants of defiance against the US and Israel echoing. The nation observes a public holiday as processions are planned through the…

France 24

Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthi officials attend funeral ceremonies for Iran's Khamenei

Tens of thousands of mourners flocked to Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque to pay their respects to late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. Among them were representatives from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis of Yemen, members of the "axis of resistance" that Iran has long supported as part of…

The Economic Times

Netanyahu, Trump agree to meet in US 'soon' during phone call

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump agreed to meet in the United States in the near future during a phone conversation on Friday, according to a report by the Times of Israel, citing a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

The Times of India

Netanyahu, Donald Trump agree to meet in US soon after phone call

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet soon in the United States following a phone call where Netanyahu lauded the strong bilateral ties. This planned meeting occurs amidst ongoing regional diplomatic efforts concerning Iran and Israel's continued military operations against Hezbollah. Notably, Netanyahu…

The Independent UK

An animal rescuer cares for pets and livestock stranded by war in southern Lebanon

Hussein Hamza is caring for abandoned animals in Kfaroue, southern Lebanon, as the Israel-Hezbollah war continues

France 24

Syria rules out military intervention in Lebanon despite US pressure

Syria has ruled out military intervention in Lebanon despite US pressure to act against Hezbollah, saying it seeks to avoid escalation and focus on rebuilding ties with Beirut.

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