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The Israeli military extended its truce with Lebanon by three weeks, despite striking Hezbollah targets on Friday. The cease-fire aims to end the war in Iran. The Israeli military said it had struck Hezbollah targets on Friday, but its truce with Lebanon appeared to be holding.
The talks come amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US. Live updates: Iran's top diplomat is expected to travel to Pakistan by this weekend for talks about a ceasefire with the US AP News.
An Indonesian U. N. peacekeeper died weeks after a blast in Lebanon. The peacekeeper was serving with the U. Interim Force in Lebanon at the time of the incident. Peacekeeper Dies Weeks After Blast in Lebanon WSJ.
Iran is facing a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which could severely impact its oil exports. The blockade has raised concerns about Iran's economic stability. And just how long can the US hold out?
The US considers expelling Spain from Nato for not backing the Iran war. US mulls expelling Spain from Nato for failing to back war on Iran Middle East Eye.
Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.
A Pentagon email reveals US anger at Spain and the UK over Iran war tensions. Pentagon email obtained by Reuters reveals US anger at Spain and the UK as Iran war tensions persist.
Hegseth and Caine hold a news conference on the Iran war. Hegseth and Caine holding news conference on Iran war, as ceasefire grinds on but tension swirls in Strait of Hormuz CBS News.
Israeli forces carried out explosions in south Lebanon despite a ceasefire. Smoke rise above Khiam in southern Lebanon after Israel carries out explosions despite the ceasefire.
The US and Iran ceasefire deal is uncertain as Israel and Lebanon prepare for rare talks in Washington. US-Iran ceasefire deal hangs in the balance as Israel, Lebanon slated for rare Washington talks Fox News.
Israel's Operation Wings of Dawn aims to bring the Bnei Menashe community from India to Israel by 2030. Israel's Operation Wings of Dawn aims to bring community members by 2030.
NATO states there is no provision to expel members after a report suggested the US might seek to suspend Spain. An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
A drone attack on a Russian refinery in Tuapse sparked an environmental crisis. People in the Russian city of Tuapse are worried about the effects of an oil refinery fire after a Ukrainian attack.
A truce in Lebanon was extended, while US President Donald Trump said time is not on Iran's side. The comments were made amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran. The situation in Lebanon remains fragile.
Gaza will hold its first local election in two decades, with Hamas not participating. Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend.
Claudio Ranieri has left his advisory role at Roma following a public disagreement with coach Jose Mourinho's assistant, Cristian Stellini, is not mentioned but the actual reason is with coach Jose Mourinho's assistant, Cristian Gasperini.
US Defense Head Hegseth considers punishing NATO allies, including suspending Spain, Punishing NATO Allies, Including Possible Spain Suspension, Report Says Kyiv Post.
Spain's Prime Minister stated the country is a reliable NATO member after a reported US threat. Spain is 'reliable' NATO member, PM says after reported US ouster threat Tioga Publishing.
Norway will ban social media for under-16s, following similar moves by France and Denmark. Several European countries, such as France, Spain, and Denmark, have already said they will introduce a digital age of majority for social networks and others like Australia and Turkiye have already done so.
Divers use underwater speakers to help a dying coral reef near Jamaica recover. Divers are installing waterproof speakers in the ocean to help pull a coral reef near Jamaica back from the brinkThe northern coast of Jamaica once served as the backdrop for scenes in the James Bond thriller No Time to Die.
China and Thailand agreed to collaborate on fighting cyberscams as part of diplomatic relations. China is Thailand’s biggest trading partner, and the two countries celebrated their 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations last year.
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