Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day truce: Donald Trump

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to begin a 10day ceasefire at 5 pm EST (2100 GMT), signalling a pause in Israel’s conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah that has raged in parallel to the war with Iran.A US official said the ceasefire would start […]

‘Gesture’ before talks: US, Lebanon ask Israel for pause in strikes

[ad_1] Destruction in Lebanon (File photo) The Lebanese government and the administration of Donald Trump have asked Israel to pause its attacks on Hezbollah ahead of direct Israel–Lebanon talks scheduled for next week, according to sources familiar with the matter.Axios sources said the request is not for a formal ceasefire but for a “gesture” that […]

Trump tests Nato, demands pledges to secure Hormuz as Iran keeps chokehold on strait

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (File photo) United States President Donald Trump has told Nato secretary general Mark Rutte that he wants from the bloc a “concrete ⁠commitments ‌within the next ⁠few days for help securing the Strait of ‌Hormuz”, reported news agency Reuters citing two European diplomats.Trump’s demand stems from the alliance’s considered choice […]

Was Lebanon part of ceasefire deal or not? How Pakistan may have muddled US-Iran truce

[ad_1] Less than 24 hours after a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced, confusion and conflicting claims over its scope have cast doubt on the agreement, with Pakistan’s role as mediator emerging at the centre of the controversy. While Washington has maintained that the truce is limited to Iran and does not […]

World’s unhappiest countries in 2026: Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Lebanon among least happy nations | World News

[ad_1] The latest global happiness rankings paint a difficult picture, especially at the lower end of the list. Countries like Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and Lebanon appear to be facing deep-rooted challenges that go beyond simple economic concerns. The data, which measures overall life satisfaction along with several social indicators, shows scores dipping below 4 for many […]

Israel’s strike kills 12 medical workers at Lebanon clinic amid escalating Middle East conflict

[ad_1] An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed 12 medical workers at a healthcare centre, Lebanese health authorities said on Saturday.According to officials, the strike hit a clinic in the town of Burj Qalawiya, killing doctors, paramedics and nurses working at the facility. Another strike in the town of Sawaneh killed two paramedics affiliated with […]

‘Dismantling Hezbollah’: IDF bodycam footage captures night operations in Lebanon – watch video

[ad_1] Bodycam footage shared by IDF (Video/X) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday released bodycam footage showing coordinated strikes carried out against infrastructure linked to the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.The strikes were carried out in Beirut and South Lebanon. According to the video shared by the IDF, debris from the command centres used by […]

Failed Israeli mission to recover pilot’s remains leaves 41 dead in Lebanon

[ad_1] “The IDF will continue to operate relentlessly, day and night, out of a deep commitment to bringing all of Israel’s sons, the fallen and the missing, back home to Israel,” IDF said later. (Photo from X) An Israeli special forces operation in eastern Lebanon aimed at locating the remains of missing Israeli airman Ron […]

Day 5: US assets hit across Mid-East; Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran, Lebanon

[ad_1] Explosions were heard across Iran’s capital before dawn Wednesday as the country’s escalating conflict with the United States and Israel entered a fifth day, marking one of the most intense periods of fighting in the region in decades. The latest blasts in Tehran followed days of sustained US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear […]

Amid mounting Iran tensions, US orders nonessential diplomats and their families to leave Lebanon

[ad_1] The United States has ordered the departure of nonessential diplomatic staff and family members from Lebanon, citing rising regional tensions linked to military strikes threat in Iran, according to a State Department official, quoted by Associated Press.The official said the decision followed an ongoing review of the security situation and was taken as a […]