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Iran's president issues order to restore global internet access

Iran's ⁠President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state ‌media ⁠reported on Monday, ‌citing an official. Authorities first imposed an internet blackout from January 8 in response to nationwide anti-government protests, with access gradually returning to normal in February, before a new blackout following…

France 24

Marco Rubio accuses Hezbollah of trying to 'drag Lebanon back into chaos'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Hezbollah of seeking to destabilize Lebanon. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem stated people have the right to protest Israeli actions and US sanctions. The US is negotiating a deal with Iran that could impact the conflict. Israel continues strikes in Lebanon, and Hezbollah…

The Economic Times

US expresses regret on failure to get consensus in Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

The US expressed deep regret that states party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) failed to reach a consensus on a final document at the conclusion of the 2026 Review Conference, specifically criticising the "inability of some NPT States Parties to take Iran's threat to global nonproliferation seriously," Al Jazeera…

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Deadly Israeli strikes pound south, east Lebanon

BEIRUT - Israeli strikes pounded south and east Lebanon on Sunday despite a ceasefire as Hezbollah's chief expressed hope for an agreement between Iran and the United States to end the Middle East war that includes Lebanon.

Bangkok Post

Hezbollah chief says hopes for Iran-US deal and that it includes Lebanon

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expressed hope Sunday for an agreement between Iran and the United States and that Lebanon, where Israel and the Iran-backed group are at war, would be part of its terms. Qassem said that Iran, which has provided Hezbollah with funding and weapons for decades, "is on…

The Economic Times

‘Sad, mad and disheartened’: for the diaspora, the bombardment in Lebanon is a special kind of loss

The destruction of homes and villages in southern Lebanon leaves a mark not just on those living there, but families watching on across the globe

The Guardian - AU

Israel free to act against threats Netanyahu told Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that Israel would remain free to act against threats ‌in Lebanon.

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Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel will retain freedom to act against threats in Lebanon during a call concerning a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. Trump indicated a memorandum of understanding is largely negotiated, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel emphasized its right to…

The Economic Times

Possible Iran-US deal: What we know

TEHRAN - The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to a deal that would end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the global oil market.

Bangkok Post

Details emerge of a potential Iran deal as US cites progress

A significant deal is emerging between the United States and Iran. This agreement aims to end the ongoing war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran is expected to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Details and timelines are still being finalized. This development could ease global…

The Economic Times

Iran-US War Talks: Nine Things Everyone Needs to Know About the Proposed Deal

The US and Iran are engaged in tense talks mediated by Pakistan, facing challenges over Lebanon, blocked assets, and military presence, with the international community closely watching.

International Business Times UK

Israel hits Lebanon as Hezbollah says Iran won't abandon group

Hezbollah said its chief Naim Qassem had received a message from Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, saying the latest proposal through Pakistani mediators aimed ending the regional war emphasised "the demand to include Lebanon" in the broader ceasefire. Lebanese authorities, however, have insisted the country's ongoing talks with Israel under…

The Economic Times

Iran vows ‘crushing’ response if US returns to war

TEHRAN - Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Saturday of a “crushing” response if Washington resumes hostilities, after US media reports raised the prospect of new strikes.

Bangkok Post

Israeli bombardment reduces buildings to craters in southern Lebanon

People killed in strikes across multiple locations after child and six paramedics die in attacks a day earlier

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The Independent UK

‘The one toy I took from my war torn home’: Plight of the 400,000 children displaced by Israel’s war on Lebanon

IN FOCUS: Around 400,000 children have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israel’s bombardment and invasion. As a shaky ceasefire is extended for 45 days, they show the toys they brought with them, and share their dreams to one day return home. Alex Croft reports

The Economic Times

Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer

Pakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran for mediation efforts to end the Middle East war, as Iran considers a peace proposal amid reports of potential new US strikes. Diplomacy continues to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil transit route, while fighting persists on the Lebanon front.

France 24

Rubio urges more support from NATO allies to help end Iran war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged more support for US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, relaying Trump's "disappointment" at NATO allies and European partners for failing to step up their efforts to end the Iran war. Rubio made the comments ahead of the arrival of Pakistan’s army…

Bangkok Post

Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war

TEHRAN - Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war.

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The Independent UK

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 10, including paramedics and a child, officials say

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed 10 people, including six paramedics and a Syrian girl, according to the Health Ministry

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Lebanon opens seafront tent camp in Beirut as Israeli strikes displace 1 million

Lebanon has opened a large tent camp on the seafront in Beirut to shelter civilians displaced by Israeli bombardment and fighting linked to Hezbollah, as more than one million people have now been forced from their homes.

The Economic Times

Iran condemns US sanctions on Iranian ambassador and other officials for 'undermining Lebanon's sovereignty'

Iran has strongly condemned new US sanctions targeting its ambassador-designate to Lebanon, Mohammad Reza Rauf Sheibani, and other Iranian officials. Tehran labels Washington's move as illegal and unjustified, accusing the US of disregarding international law. The sanctions also include Hezbollah members and Lebanese security officials. Iran asserts these actions aim…

The Economic Times

US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, as he looked to Pakistani mediators to help advance efforts to strike an agreement. Beijing did however, announce that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel on Saturday to China, which has also been…

The Guardian - AU

The Crunch: Lebanese displacement; squid fishing in the Atlantic; and meet Jan – our friendly CGT helper

Charting population growth – and decline, violence in the Sahel and yet more about the strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

US sanctions Lebanese lawmakers, security officials over Hezbollah influence

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials for allegedly maintaining Hezbollah's influence over state institutions

The Conversation

From Iran to Ukraine, lasting ceasefires remain elusive

Mediators in both the Iran and Ukraine wars have struggled to achieve meaningful ceasefires. Although the US and Iran reached an initial two-week truce on April 7, brokered by Pakistan, the agreement has been fragile from the beginning.

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