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Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel agreement as tensions threaten fragile path to peace

Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel agreement as tensions threaten fragile path to peace

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The latest agreement between Lebanon and Israel, signed in Washington after multiple rounds of negotiations, was intended to create a pathway toward reducing decades of conflict. However, hopes for stability were immediately challenged after Hezbollah publicly rejected the deal, deepening uncertainty over whether peace can truly take hold. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the […]

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US Suspends Iran Sanctions for 60 Days as New Peace Roadmap Sparks Hope for Regional Stability

US Suspends Iran Sanctions for 60 Days as New Peace Roadmap Sparks Hope for Regional Stability

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The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iran for 60 days beginning Monday, following the first round of discussions under a newly established peace agreement aimed at reducing tensions across the Middle East. Officials also reported a noticeable decline in fighting in Lebanon, offering cautious optimism after months of violence and uncertainty. The latest […]

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions

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Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes, will no longer operate under the same conditions that existed before the recent conflict in the Middle East. Speaking after diplomatic talks in Switzerland, Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the waterway would now be administered by […]

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Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has highlighted that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is demonstrating strong unity and the ability to respond collectively as global uncertainty continues to rise, particularly due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Speaking in his role as ASEAN chair during a regional summit, Marcos emphasized that the […]

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Iran Says Stalled US Talks Were Expected, No Immediate Deal Anticipated After Islamabad Negotiations

Iran Says Stalled US Talks Were Expected, No Immediate Deal Anticipated After Islamabad Negotiations

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Iran has responded to the recent stalled discussions with the United States in Islamabad, stating that the lack of progress was not unexpected and that no realistic observer anticipated an agreement in a single round of talks. According to Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, expectations of a quick breakthrough were never part of the […]

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