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Israel defies Lebanon withdrawal deadline, maintains five strategic positions
Tensions escalate as Israel maintains military presence at five strategic points in southern Lebanon, defying an agreed withdrawal deadline.
Israel army says killed Hamas commander in Lebanon for planning attacks
Israeli forces eliminated Hamas commander Mohammed Shahine in southern Lebanon, accusing him of orchestrating Iran-backed attacks against Israeli civilians.
Trump's military overhaul: Transgender ban and Iron Dome plans revealed
In a sweeping series of military reforms, Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders including a controversial ban on transgender personnel and plans for an American Iron Dome defence system. The former president's orders, signed aboard Air Force One, signal a dramatic shift in US military policy and have drawn immediate criticism from current defence officials.
Hamas top officials arrive in Cairo to discuss implementation of Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas leadership arrives in Cairo for pivotal negotiations on the Gaza ceasefire deal, with discussions focussing on hostage releases and implementation of the 42-day truce agreement.
Macron visits Lebanon to support new leadership amid regional tensions
President Emmanuel Macron's landmark visit to Beirut signals France's renewed commitment to Lebanon's stability, as the nation emerges from political deadlock under President Joseph Aoun. With Saudi backing and amid delicate Israel-Hezbollah tensions, this diplomatic mission could reshape Lebanon's path through its economic and security challenges.
Lebanon's new Prime Minister says reaching out to all sides to save country
Lebanon's new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Tuesday said he was reaching out to all across the political spectrum to help "rescue, reform and rebuild" his crisis-hit country.
54 journalists killed in 2024, a third by Israeli
In 2024, a total of 54 journalists were killed worldwide while carrying out their work or because of their profession, with a third of those deaths caused by the Israeli military, according to an annual report released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).