The preliminary US-Iran peace agreement extends the Lebanese ceasefire for two months allowing time to negotiate Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions.
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Israel Occupies About One-Fifth of Lebanese Territory and Continues Launching Airstrikes
Even as peace talks advance Israel maintains its military foothold in Lebanon and continues daily airstrikes across Lebanese territory.
Jeremy Scahill on Will Israel Blow Up Trump’s Deal: Iran Nukes Lebanon and More
Journalist Jeremy Scahill analyses whether Israeli military pressure could derail the emerging US-Iran peace deal and what happens next.
Russia Attacks Kill 11 in Ukraine and Set Fire to a Centuries-Old Monastery
Russian missile and drone strikes kill eleven Ukrainians and cause fire damage to a historic Orthodox monastery during continued offensive operations.
Afghan Police Open Fire on Protesters Opposing Gender Apartheid Killing Two People
Taliban security forces kill two people demonstrating against restrictions on women’s rights education and movement in Afghanistan.
PM Modi Pays Tribute at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bratislava
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honours Slovakia’s war dead at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier alongside Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
India and Slovakia Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Partnership in Historic First Visit
PM Modi’s first-ever visit to Slovakia results in the elevation of bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership with 14 key outcomes announced.
Voters in Switzerland reject right-wing initiative to enforce population cap
Early referendum returns show Swiss citizens decisively voting down the controversial population cap of 10 million.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests tariff dividend checks require legislation
Bessent notes that distributing tariff revenues directly to working families faces legal and congressional obstacles.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security defends visa denial to traveling Somali referee
DHS officials defend blocking a Somali football referee from entering the country to officiate at the FIFA World Cup.