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‘Lebanon is tired of others’ wars’: President tells Iranian speaker

Iranian parliament speaker was told by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that “Lebanon is tired of others’ wars, and the unity of the Lebanese is the best way to confront any loss or aggression”.

Britian, France plan to dispatch 30,000 peacekeepers to Ukraine: WSJ

London and Paris are drafting a plan to deploy up to 30,000 “peacekeepers” in Ukraine, depending on whether Moscow and Kiev reach a ceasefire agreement, The Wall Street Journal has reported, citing unnamed European officials.

Mass funeral held in Lebanon for slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah

Tens of thousands of people in Lebanon paid their last respects to Hezbollah’s late leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli attack in the southern suburbs of Beirut last September.

Musk dismisses US threat to cut Starlink over Ukraine minerals deal

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has denied reports that the United States threatened to shut off Starlink in Ukraine unless Kyiv agreed to a minerals accord.

Trump team could strike a deal to end Russia-Ukraine war ‘this week’: White House

US President Donald Trump is "very confident" that he will reach an agreement to end Russia's war against Ukraine, possibly as early as "this week," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Resistance against Usurpation, Occupation Will Never End

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, in a message on the occasion of the funeral and burial ceremonies for Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, the assassinated leaders of Hezbollah, underlined that that resistance against usurpation and arrogance will never end.

Israel delays prisoner release in violation of ceasefire accord

The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced overnight into Sunday that it would postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners, claiming that Hamas has violated the ceasefire accord.

Trump says he wants US to ‘get back’ money spent on Ukraine

Ukraine must compensate the US for all the assistance provided to Kiev during its war with Moscow, US President Donald Trump has stated. His comments are expected to escalate the public spat between him and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky over the issues of aid and negotiations with Russia.

Hamas frees six Israeli captives in Gaza as part of ceasefire accord

Hamas has released six Israeli captives from the Gaza Strip ahead of the release of hundreds of Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons in the final swap under the first phase of the ceasefire between the Palestinian group and Tel Aviv.

US threatens to shut down Starlink in Ukraine: Reuters

The United States has threatened to cut off Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite internet terminals if Kyiv does not reach an agreement with Washington regarding critical mineral resources, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the negotiations.

Two Palestinian children killed in West Bank by Israeli army

Two Palestinian children were shot in the back and killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.

Satellite images reveal Saudi Arabia may be quietly expanding ballistic missile force

Saudi Arabia may be quietly modernising and expanding its long-range missile capabilities, newly published satellite imagery disclosed.

Hamas releases remains of Israeli captive Shiri Bibas after ‘mix-up of bodies’

Bibas family in Israel has confirmed that the remains of Shiri Bibas have been returned by Hamas. It comes a day after it announced that the Palestinian group had returned an unidentified body.

Trump says Zelensky ‘not very important’ for meetings

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is actually “not very important” to have at meetings, US President Donald Trump has said, adding he only makes negotiations difficult.

Arab leaders discuss alternatives to US plan for Gaza

The leaders of seven Arab states have held talks in Saudi Arabia in an attempt to hash out a plan for the future of the Gaza Strip.

US opposes use of ‘Russian aggression’ in upcoming G7 statement on Ukraine: FT

The US is objecting to use of the term ‘Russian aggression’ in an upcoming G7 statement marking the third anniversary of the Ukraine war, the Financial Times has reported, citing Western officials familiar with the matter.

US could withdraw military forces from Central, Eastern Europe: Bild

Western security services and politicians are worried about a potential exit of US troops from NATO member states in Central and Eastern Europe, Bild has reported, citing unnamed sources. The tabloid suggests that Russia is trying to get the US to radically downgrade its military presence on the continent.

Israeli military targets West Bank after bus blasts near Tel Aviv

The Israeli army is gearing up for an intensive operation in the occupied West Bank after bombs detonated on "three empty buses" in a parking depot near Tel Aviv.

British PM to present plan to Trump for deploying 30,000 European peacekeepers in Ukraine: Telegraph

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will present US President Donald Trump a plan to deploy up to 30,000 European peacekeepers to monitor a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, the Telegraph has reported, citing undisclosed Western officials.

Germany hits out at Trump over ‘dictator’ jibe at Zelensky

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused US President Donald Trump of making “wrong and dangerous” remarks after the US leader branded his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky “a dictator.”

Hamas hands over bodies of 4 Israeli captives

Palestinian group Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli captives on Thursday under a Gaza ceasefire accord.

Israeli military Jenin raid enters 2nd month; mass displacement in West Bank

The Israeli army continues its large-scale military operation in the northern occupied West Bank city of Jenin and its refugee camp, forcing thousands to flee.

Trump brands Zelensky ‘dictator’ for refusing to hold elections

US President Donald Trump criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky for refusing to hold presidential elections in Ukraine, calling him a dictator.

Israeli drone attack kills 1 in Lebanon despite ceasefire

At least one person was killed in an Israeli drone attack on a vehicle in southern Lebanon, just one day after Israeli soldiers withdrew from most of the border area.

Putin says Russia ready to resume Ukraine talks

Moscow has never shut the door on peace negotiations over Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has stated after being briefed on the results of the meeting between Russian and US representatives in Riyadh. It was the EU and Kiev that broke all contacts with Russia, he added.

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