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US and Europe warn Lebanon's Hezbollah to ease strikes on Israel and back off from wider Mideast war

U.S., European and Arab mediators are pressing to keep stepped-up cross-border attacks between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants from spiraling into a wider Middle East war that the world has feared for months

The Independent UK

World’s largest maritime drills begin in an increasingly tense Asia Pacific

The Rim of the Pacific exercises involve more than 25,000 personnel from 29 countries and will continue until August.

Al Jazeera

Israel warns can send Lebanon ‘back to Stone Age’ as UN seeks de-escalation

Gallant says Israel can inflict ‘massive damage’ as UN humanitarian chief says war would be ‘potentially apocalyptic’.

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Israel Says It Can Send Lebanon 'Back To Stone Age' As UN Warns Against War

Israel said it does not want war in Lebanon but could send its neighbour "back to the Stone Age", as the UN's humanitarian chief warned such a conflict would be "potentially apocalyptic".

International Business Times

Battles In Gaza's Rafah As US Warns Israel Over Lebanon

Fighting raged Wednesday between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants in Gaza's southern city of Rafah, witnesses said, as fears grow of a wider regional war drawing in Lebanese Hamas ally Hezbollah.

International Business Times

Ukraine war briefing: US and Russian defence chiefs speak amid recent rise in tensions

The conversation between Lloyd Austin and Andrei Belousov was the first such call in over a year. What we know on day 854

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 852

As the war enter its 852nd day, these are the main developments.

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US Pushing Israel To Avoid War With Hezbollah

The United States is pressing Israel to avoid a major war against Lebanon's Hezbollah, with top American officials urging a diplomatic solution in order to prevent another Middle East crisis.

International Business Times

Pentagon chief calls for urgent diplomacy to avoid Israel-Hezbollah war

Meeting with Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant, US Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin warns against ‘catastrophe’ of wider war.

Al Jazeera

US Warns Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Could Spark Regional War

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday, warning that a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could spark a regional war and urging a diplomatic solution.

International Business Times

National Security Staff Changes In Biden Administration

Antony Blinken's team sees changes as Derek Chollet moves to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's team. Tom Sullivan to become State Department counselor.

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Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdup

One of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's most senior aides is leaving for a top job with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and will be replaced by a brother of President Joe Biden's national security adviser

The Independent UK

'Cheapfakes': Out-of-context Videos Target Biden's Age

Republicans are flooding the internet with out-of-context videos of US President Joe Biden, using what the White House has characterized as deceptive editing tactics to cast the 81-year-old as infirm less than five months from November's election.

International Business Times

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and to begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO

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Putin's peace conditions are Hitler-like, Zelensky says

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a ceasefire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Ukraine responded by calling Putin's proposal “manipulative” and “absurd”.

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U.S. Secretary Of Defense Addresses Concerns Over China Tensions

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin addresses US-China tensions over Taiwan, emphasizing dialogue and stability.

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US Urges Israel To Protect Civilians In Gaza Conflict

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin addresses Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing civilian protection and precision in operations.

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US Secretary Of Defense Emphasizes Importance Of Protecting Democracy

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reflects on D-Day sacrifices, emphasizes democracy's defense, and supports Ukraine against Russian aggression.

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Secretary Of Defense Prioritizes Protection Of The Homeland

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin addresses terrorism threats and emphasizes collaboration for homeland protection.

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President Biden Reaffirms Ironclad Support For Ukraine Amid Domestic Divisions

President Biden reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine amidst concerns over weapon delays and Russian aggression. Meeting with Zelensky crucial in reaffirming ...

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U.S. Defense Secretary Discusses Ukraine Crisis And D-Day Anniversary

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discusses U.S. support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression and reaffirms commitment to upholding internati...

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Honors D-Day Veterans In Normandy

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's poignant speech at Normandy honors D-Day veterans and emphasizes the ongoing commitment to freedom and democracy.

The Conversation

Ukraine war: new US stance on targeting Russia gives Kharkiv’s defenders a fighting chance

When missiles fired from Ukraine destroyed a S-300/400 air defence battery on Russian territory over the weekend of June 1 and 2, it immediately gave rise to speculation that the missiles were from US high mobility artillery rocket systems, or Himars. It was assumed they were part of the large…

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US Defense Secretary Austin Strengthens Military Ties In Cambodia

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin strengthens military ties with China's ally Cambodia amidst regional tensions.

The Independent UK

US defense secretary meets Cambodia's top officials to push for stronger ties with China's ally

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Cambodia to push for stronger military ties with China’s closest ally in Southeast Asia

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