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The Take: A ceasefire in Lebanon — will it hold?
After rare talks, a ceasefire in Lebanon raises one question: what happens on the ground next?
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No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive
Pakistan's prime minister and army chief are both travelling to key players in the war, attempting to keep talks going.
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Middle East Matters - 'Lebanon is being held hostage by Hezbollah acting at Iran's behest'
Hezbollah plunged Lebanon into war with Israel in early March. Six weeks later, the group, which had suffered setbacks in 2024, is still putting up a fight. But how? And can the Lebanese government succeed…
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Syria takes control of all bases where US forces were deployed
Final convoy of US soldiers and equipment departs Qasrak air base in the northeastern governorate of Hasakah.
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Lebanon president had phone call with Trump, thanked him for 'efforts' towards ceasefire
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone call with Donald Trump on Thursday during which he thanked the US leader for his "efforts" to secure a ceasefire with Israel, the presidency in Beirut said.…
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Russia escalates internet crackdown, says curbs are temporary
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that internet restrictions, which it conceded had caused disruption to many Russians, were needed for security reasons, but that they were temporary in nature and would…
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Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to temporary ceasefire
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomes Donald Trump's announcement of 10-day truce that takes effect on Thursday.
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Israel says it’s West’s defender, but cares little for European critics
Israel’s widening wars and disregard for its traditional allies are deepening international criticism and isolation.
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Jet fuel shortage: Why Iran war could ground flights in Europe
Europe's aviation faces fuel shortages as Hormuz tensions threaten travel at the start of the summer season.
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UK police charge 3 after attempted arson at Persian-language media centre
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy and two men aged 19 and 21 on suspicion of arson endangering life.
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Antisemitism and apology for terrorism 'already illegal in France': Is Yadan Law 'really necessary?'
As France debates a controversial antisemitism bill, Oliver Farry welcomes Renaud Foucart, Economist, Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University, for a nuanced and critical examination of the so-called…
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Turkiye’s Roketsan eyes top 10 exporter rank amid Middle East conflict
Turkiye has rapidly expanded its defence industry to become a leading global missile exporter amid rising conflict.
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