PM Modi's blind devotion to Israel hurting India's interests, says Congress The Congress has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "blind devotion" to Israel, asserting it jeopardizes India's national interests. This comes after Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's inflammatory remarks about Lebanon, to which the Indian government remained silent. The party suggests this stance might benefit the "Modani empire" while… The Economic Times · Jun 20
16 dead and 12 injured following Israeli strikes, Lebanon's civil defence agency says It comes less than a day after US officials said Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah had agreed to a renewed ceasefire. Euronews · Jun 20
Israeli strikes kill 10 in Lebanon hours despite ceasefire Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley killed at least 10 people on Saturday, hours after a ceasefire with Hezbollah was meant to take hold. Israel stated it was retaliating for over 50 projectiles fired by the Iran-backed group. The violence underscores the precarious nature of the truce,… The Economic Times · Jun 20
🔴 Live: Hormuz Strait closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon, Iran says Our live blog is now closed. France 24 · Jun 20
‘It’s a big mistake’: Israelis feel betrayed and angry after Iran peace deal In ‘middle Israel’ there are fears Iran could rebuild stronger – and there is particular ire for Donald Trump The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
The Times of India · Jun 20 'Calm down sometimes': Trump speaks to Israel, claims credit for Lebanon ceasefire US President Donald Trump urged Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, telling the country to "calm down sometimes and use your head" as a truce took effect on Friday after deadly strikes that killed 47 people in Lebanon.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 20 Trump news at a glance: Israel-Hezbollah clashes ground Vance trip; Qatar jet is new Air Force One US-Iran meeting in Switzerland cancelled because of Lebanon fighting; Trump unveils new Air Force One – key US politics stories from Friday 19 June at a glance
The Economic Times · Jun 20 With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for US-Iran talks US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are in Switzerland for crucial talks aimed at solidifying a regional peace deal. This follows a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, which was immediately tested by Israeli strikes. The negotiations, brokered after a preliminary pact, seek to end the ongoing Iran…