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Israeli forces launch fresh strikes across southern Lebanon despite US-brokered withdrawal agreement

Israeli forces launch fresh strikes across southern Lebanon despite US-brokered withdrawal agreement

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Israeli military operations continued across southern Lebanon on Thursday, with fresh airstrikes and demolition activities reported in multiple areas despite a recently signed US-brokered framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA), an Israeli drone targeted an area near Ghandour Hospital […]

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Iran accuses US of violating peace agreement after latest strikes

Iran accuses US of violating peace agreement after latest strikes

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Iran has accused the United States of committing a “blatant violation” of the peace agreement that was reached to end the recent conflict in the Middle East following the latest American strikes on Iranian territory. In a statement released today, Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, describing them as “brutal” and alleging that they targeted […]

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Strait of Hormuz Escort Operations Paused After Commercial Ship Hit in Suspected Attack Near Oman

Strait of Hormuz Escort Operations Paused After Commercial Ship Hit in Suspected Attack Near Oman

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Global concerns over maritime security have resurfaced after the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) temporarily suspended its escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Taiwan-based shipping company Evergreen Marine confirmed that its Singapore-flagged vessel, Ever Lovely, was struck by an “unknown object” while sailing through […]

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Switzerland Confirms US-Iran Talks Called Off After JD Vance Cancels Planned Visit

Switzerland Confirms US-Iran Talks Called Off After JD Vance Cancels Planned Visit

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Planned talks between the United States and Iran, which were scheduled to take place today at the scenic Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland, have been officially called off. The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed that the meeting will no longer proceed, marking another unexpected turn in diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran. […]

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India warns UN Security Council reform will fall short without permanent seat expansion

India warns UN Security Council reform will fall short without permanent seat expansion

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India has strongly cautioned that efforts to reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) could be considered ineffective if changes focus only on expanding non-permanent membership while leaving the existing power structure untouched. Speaking during the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on Security Council reform at the United Nations, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador […]

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