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As Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut, Netanyahu faces heat

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:42:05 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism at home after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel would stop plans to attack Iran-backed Hezbollah in Beirut.

This has highlighted the pressure Netanyahu is under ahead of the upcoming elections, with polls showing he may lose.

Trump said this week that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop

Iran calls a halt to talks with US after Israel looks to enter Lebanon

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:20:18 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran has stopped indirect talks with the United States after Israel ordered its troops to move deeper into Lebanon to fight Hezbollah, which Tehran backs, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on June 1.

This has made efforts to end the three-month war more difficult.

Tasnim said Iran's negotiating team has halted sending messages to Washington through mediators because of the attacks in Leba

UN: 11 children either die or are injured in Lebanon every 24 hours

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:49 GMT

GENEVA, Switzerland: On average, eleven children have been killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon over the past week, the U.N.'s children's agency said on May 29, as Israel has increased its strikes across the country despite a ceasefire.

Heavy Israeli airstrikes hit towns and villages in southern Lebanon overnight from May 27 into May 28, after Israel declared a new part of the area a combat zone. It also

US-Iran talks hit roadblock over Tehran's upfront demand for "liquid cash" from frozen assets: Report

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:30:20 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): The ongoing diplomatic engagements between the United States and Iran have hit a severe impasse following Tehran's rigid demand for the immediate unfreezing of capital at the very start of the process.

According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, the diplomatic deadlock stems from Iran's insistence on the release of 'liquid cash' from the billions of dollars in frozen assets, a

FOCUS | Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:17:01 GMT

(260604) -- WASHINGTON, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 3, 2026 shows the U.S. Department of State building, where the fourth round of the U.S.-mediated high-level talks between Israel and Lebanon was held, in Washington, D.C., the United States. Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday following trilateral negotiations in Washi

Hezbollah must withdraw from Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon US

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00:17 GMT

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a renewed ceasefire after US-mediated talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a renewed ceasefire that requires Hezbollah to stop firing and withdraw its operatives from southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement released after US-mediated talks at the State Department on Wednesday.

The talks followed weeks of Israeli

Hezbollah must withdraw from Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon - US

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00:17 GMT

West Jerusalem and Beirut have agreed to implement a renewed ceasefire after US-mediated talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah actions

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:57:51 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Lebanon have found common ground on 'the implementation of a ceasefire', which remains strictly conditional on 'a complete cessation' of Hezbollah fire and the removal of all Hezbollah operatives from southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement released after the latest round of US-mediated talks on Wednesday.

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Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'f***ing crazy'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:32:14 GMT

The US president says he confronted the Israeli prime minister over Israel's attack on Lebanon

US President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" during a heated phone conversation over Israel's military operations in Lebanon.

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Trump confirms calling Netanyahu fing crazy

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:32:14 GMT

The US president says he confronted the Israeli prime minister over Israels attack on Lebanon

US President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" during a heated phone conversation over Israel's military operations in Lebanon.

Axios reported earlier this week that Trump had angrily urged Netanyahu to cancel planned strikes

Israeli army's chief of staff says 'no ceasefire' in Lebanon

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:29:32 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 4 (ANI): The Israeli army's chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, has asserted that there is effectively no ceasefire in Lebanon, despite continuous efforts by US President Donald Trump to preserve the truce that initially came into effect in mid-April.

According to a report by The Times of Israel, Zamir made these remarks during a visit to a naval base in Haifa. His comments coincided with a fourth

Bipartisan War Powers Resolution A Rare Rebuke To Trump

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:20:59 GMT

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US House Approves Measure To End Iran War As Rubio Insists Conflict Is Over

The US House of Representatives approved a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, delivering a bipartisan rebuke to the administration even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted

Bipartisan War Powers Resolution A Rare Rebuke To US Administration

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:20:59 GMT

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Kuwait Releases Images Of Attack On Airport

Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority released images of a drone attack on the country's international airport that took place on June 3.

CCTV footage from the airport's interior and exterior shows a kamikaze drone crashing into the roof of a terminal, causing a large

Strait of Hormuz to reopen "immediately upon signing" MoU with Iran, negotiations going "very well": Trump

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:57:27 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has announced that diplomatic negotiations with Iran are progressing positively, though he cautioned that a final agreement remains uncertain, while concurrently declaring Washington's intention to take possession of Iran's enriched uranium.

Speaking at the White House, the US President described the ongoing discussions with Tehran as going 'very well',

"I was a little bit perturbed": Trump confirms calling Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" over Lebanon attacks

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:57:03 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tense telephone conversation over Israel's military operations in Lebanon, admitting to calling the Israeli leader 'f***ing crazy'.

Appearing on the New York Post's 'Pod Force One' podcast, Trump was questioned about reports that he used profanity during discussions concerni

The Lebanon escalation: Netanyahu is betting Trump cant stop him

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:37:42 GMT

As Israel expands the war in Lebanon, Washingtons influence over its closest ally looks increasingly limited

In recent days, Israel has intensified its military campaign in Lebanon, taking the operation to a whole new level. This isn't just another exchange of strikes in the south of the country, but a demonstrative expansion of Israel's ground presence beyond the previous boundaries of the confl

The Lebanon escalation: Netanyahu is betting Trump can't stop him

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:37:42 GMT

As Israel expands the war in Lebanon, Washington's influence over its closest ally looks increasingly limited

World Insights: Mixed signals in U.S.-Iran talks highlight broader divisions, but deal prospects remain

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:15:16 GMT

Divergent narratives reflect broader, unresolved divisions between Tehran and Washington. Yet as the war has already taken a heavy toll on both sides, neither seems eager to ignite a full-scale conflict, leaving the door slightly ajar for a possible deal.

CAIRO, June 3 (Xinhua) -- As hopes mount for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, a flurry of conflicting signals from both si

Iranian Drone Strike Hits Kuwait International Airport

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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Iranian Drone Strike Hits Kuwait International Airport

An Iranian drone strike hit Kuwait International Airport, injuring several people and leading to the suspension of air traffic,Kuwaiti officials reported on June 3.

Kuwait's Defense Ministry spokesman Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi stated that "a number of hostile drones targeted the passenger terminal (T1)," de

US Forces Intercept Iranian Missiles, Drones

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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US Forces Intercept Iranian Missiles, Drones

US forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones during incidents across the Middle East, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said.

In statements on June 2 and June 3, CENTCOM said that several Iranian missiles launched toward regional neighbors failed to reach their intended targets.

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Rubio: No IRGC Members Allowed In Iran World Cup Delegation

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Washington will not allow individuals with ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) to be included in the country's delegation for the FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11 and is being co-hosted by Canada,

One Killed In Iranian Air Strikes On Kuwait

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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One Killed In Iranian Air Strikes On Kuwait

Kuwait says Iranian air attacks have left at least one person dead and several others injured, in addition to forcing the closure of Kuwait International Airport and damaging "vital installations," including diplomatic missions.

The country's Foreign Ministry said in astatementon June 3 that it condemned "the brutal and continuous Ira

US House Approves Measure To End Iran War

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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Multiple nuclear operations in Iran have now halted amid ongoing conflict: IAEA chief

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:30:08 GMT

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 3 (ANI): Amid a fourth round of US-mediated direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington, intense cross-border hostilities persisted on Tuesday, highlighting the deep-seated challenges facing diplomatic initiatives to halt the months-long regional escalation.

Concurrently, international observers are monitoring how the broader conflict intersects with regional nuclear se

US says it disabled oil tanker sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:58:05 GMT

Florida [US], June 3 (ANI): The United States military has disabled a commercial oil tanker attempting to access Iran as Washington continues to enforce its strict naval blockade on maritime traffic linked to Iranian ports, even as tensions remained high between Israel and Hezbollah despite a fresh round of diplomatic talks underway in the American capital.

According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), a Botswana-fl

"Hezbollah is the impediment" to Israel-Lebanon peace, says Rubio

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:30:04 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 3 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has asserted that Israel and Lebanon remain capable of securing a peace treaty within a matter of days, pointing to the presence of Hezbollah as the sole barrier to an agreement, as delegations from both nations commenced a fourth round of diplomatic discussions in the American capital.

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'It's time to make a deal': Trump rejects reports of breakdown in US-Iran talks

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:57:22 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 3 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has dismissed media reports suggesting that diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran have stalled, maintaining that dialogue persists despite intensifying geopolitical friction across the Middle East.

In a social media post on Truth Social, Trump refuted claims that communications between the two nations had broken down, asserting that disc

Iran's late supreme leader to be buried in Mashhad -- official

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:45:15 GMT

TEHRAN, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in a U.S.-Israeli attack on Feb. 28, will be buried in the northeastern city of Mashhad, a senior municipal official said here Tuesday.

Mohammad-Amin Tavakkolizadeh, Tehran mayor's deputy for social and cultural affairs, said Khamenei will be buried at the holy shrine of Imam Reza in accordance with his will and family's recommendation,

Hezbollah's drones soar above medieval fortress captured by Israel (VIDEO)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:31:16 GMT

The Lebanon-based militant group has shared footage of attacks on Israeli troops operating near Beaufort Castle

The militant group Hezbollah has released a video showing its kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers in the immediate vicinity of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.

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Hezbollahs drones soar above medieval fortress captured by Israel

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:31:16 GMT

The Lebanon-based militant group has shared footage of attacks on Israeli troops operating near Beaufort Castle

The militant group Hezbollah has released a video showing its kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers in the immediate vicinity of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.

The 900-year-old medieval fortress was seized by the Israeli military over the weekend, with West Jerusalem ha

Hezbollah drones soar above medieval fortress captured by Israel

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:31:16 GMT

The Lebanon-based militant group has shared footage of attacks on Israeli troops operating near Beaufort Castle

The militant group Hezbollah has released a video showing its kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers in the immediate vicinity of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.

The 900-year-old medieval fortress was seized by the Israeli military over the weekend, with West Jerusalem ha

Hezbollah drones soar above medieval fortress captured by Israel (VIDEO)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:31:16 GMT

The Lebanon-based militant group has shared footage of attacks on Israeli troops operating near Beaufort Castle

The militant group Hezbollah has released a video showing its kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers in the immediate vicinity of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.

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India calls for dialogue, diplomacy amid Israeli offensive in Lebanon, Iran-US talks suspension

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:33:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): India on Monday reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability in West Asia amid escalating tensions in Lebanon due to increased Israeli military operations and Iran's call for suspension of peace talks with the US due to such actions.

Responding to a question during the weekly media briefing on the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Lebanon and i

Israel sacrificing global economy to prolong war on Iran professor

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:23:50 GMT

West Jerusalems escalation in Lebanon has undermined diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, Mohammad Marandi has said

Israel has a clear interest in prolonging US hostilities with Iran and has been successfully sabotaging efforts to reach a peace agreement, Tehran-based Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RT.

The political analyst was commenting on the latest escalation of

Israel 'sacrificing global economy' to prolong war on Iran - professor

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:23:50 GMT

West Jerusalem's escalation in Lebanon has undermined diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, Mohammad Marandi has said

Israel has a clear interest in prolonging US hostilities with Iran and has been successfully sabotaging efforts to reach a peace agreement, Tehran-based Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has

Austria expresses concern over expansion of Israeli offensive in Lebanon

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:33:02 GMT

VIENNA, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) -- Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger expressed concern over the expansion of the Israeli offensive in Lebanon and strongly condemned the announced attacks on Beirut.

In a statement, Meinl-Reisinger said: "We strongly condemn the announcement of attacks on Beirut," stressing that such attacks "constitute a serious violation of the ceasefire and a further escalation."

Explainer: Why is Israel escalating attacks in Lebanon

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:45:29 GMT

BEIRUT, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Israel has escalated its military operations in Lebanon in recent days, threatening to expand military control in southern Lebanon and strike Beirut despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that took effect in mid-April.

Tensions appeared to ease late Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back hostilities following his call with Isra

Indian markets open lower amid FPI selling, West Asia tensions; Analysts see volatile trade

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:59:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Indian equity markets opened in the red on Monday, weighed down by continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling and continued geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

The BSE Sensex fell 322.14 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 73,945.20, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 153.45 points, or 0.66 per cent, to 23,229.15.

Market experts said domestic indices remain under pressure in t

Jairam Ramesh accuses PM Modi of silence on Israel action in Lebanon amid US-Iran talks

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:32:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday raised sharp questions alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, linking it to escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon and parallel US-Iran diplomatic negotiations aimed at de-escalation.

In a post shared on X, Ramesh said negotiations between the US and Iran to end the West Asia conflict c

Rubio Says Sanctions On Iran Won't Be Lifted To Open Hormuz

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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Rubio Says Sanctions On Iran Won't Be Lifted To Open Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that no sanctions on Iran will be lifted in exchange for Iran agreeing to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking at a Senate committee hearing on June 2, Rubio said, "That's not been discussed. That's not been offered."

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US Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Iranian Crypto Exchange

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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US Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Iranian Crypto Exchange

Amid uncertainty over weeks of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, the US Treasury has made a major new sanctions announcement targeting Irans largest crypto exchange, Nobitex.

In a statement on June 2 it said Nobitex and three other digital exchanges were being hit. It said Nobitex was a conduit for transactions

Trump: Iran Deal Expected 'Over the Next Week'

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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Trump: Iran Deal Expected 'Over the Next Week'

President Donald Trumptold ABC Newsthat he expects to reach an agreement with Iran to extend the cease-fire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within the next week.

Speaking to ABC News' chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl in a telephone conversation on June 1, Trump said a peace deal could be "even better than a military vic

Israeli officials condemn Netanyahu's decision on cancelling strikes in Lebanon

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:19 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 2 (ANI): Israeli officials have condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to call of the strikes in Lebanon after being urged by US President Donald Trump to stop.

This comes after a heated telephonic conversation took place between Trump and Netanyahu over the Israeli strikes in Lebanon as per Axios. According to a US official cited by Axios, Trump expressed immense frustrati

"What the f*** are you doing?": Trump blasts Netanyahu in call over Lebanon strikes, says report

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:30:08 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump lashed out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated telephone conversation on Monday, holding the Israeli leader responsible for generating global animosity towards his nation, Axios reported.

The confrontation was triggered after Iran issued a warning earlier that day, threatening to halt diplomatic engagements with Washington over ongoing

Iran's Ghalibaf links US-Iran ceasefire to halt in attacks on Lebanon

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:58:01 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 2 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has communicated to his Lebanese counterpart, Nabih Berri, that any prospective accord aimed at concluding the conflict between Iran and the United States 'will include the cessation of attacks on all fronts, especially Lebanon'.

In a post on X, the top Iranian legislator emphasised that a comprehensive halt to hostilities across all

UN chief says maintaining UN force in Lebanon "necessary" once current peacekeepers depart

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:58:01 GMT

New York [US], June 2 (ANI): The United Nations must maintain a strategic footprint in Lebanon once the mandate for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expires at the conclusion of the year, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told the Security Council.

Emphasising the indispensable role of international observers in maintaining regional stability, the UN chief highlighted that a continued

Trump says deal with Iran on truce, Hormuz expected "over the next week"

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:29:42 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump indicated his optimism regarding a breakthrough in the Middle East, noting that he anticipates securing an agreement with Tehran to prolong the truce and restore transit through the strategic maritime chokepoint 'over the next week'.

He told ABC News he has thus far withheld final approval on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at unblocking the v

LEBANON-BEIRUT-DISPLACEMENT-ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE THREAT

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:45:12 GMT

(260601) -- BEIRUT, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Civilians flee from the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, June 1, 2026. Civilians in Beirut were forced to leave the southern suburb of Beirut after the Israeli army threatened to bomb it. (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

Lebanese authorities say Hezbollah accepts U.S. proposal on "mutual cessation of attacks"

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:45:12 GMT

BEIRUT, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese authorities have confirmed that Hezbollah has agreed to a U.S. proposal for a "mutual cessation of attacks" with Israel, according to a statement by the Lebanese presidency on Monday, citing the Lebanese embassy in Washington.

The statement said that the confirmation followed a phone call between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during whi

Netanyahu breaks silence after Trump truce, vows strikes on Beirut if Hezbollah attacks persist

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:57:46 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 2 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that his country intends to execute its prior operational strategies to target Beirut should Hezbollah fail to cease its offensive operations against northern Israel.

The warning follows declarations made by US President Donald Trump earlier in the evening, who stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would not enter the Le

Hezbollah agrees to "reciprocal cessation of attacks" with Israel, says Lebanese presidency

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:57:28 GMT

Beirut [Lebanon], June 2 (ANI): The Lebanese presidency announced that official channels have 'received confirmation of Hezbollah's agreement to the US proposal, which calls for a reciprocal cessation of attacks'.

Under the provisions of the drafted framework, the presidency detailed on Monday in a social media communication on X that Israeli military strikes targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut would come to

Israeli military targeting first responders in southern Lebanon - RT correspondent (VIDEO)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:13:48 GMT

Rescuers have come under attack in and around the city of Nabatieh as the IDF moves deeper into the country, Ali Rida Sbeity reports

The Israeli military is targeting rescue workers in and around the city of Nabatieh as it expands its offensive into southern Lebanon, RT correspondent Ali Rida Sbeity reported from the

Israeli military targeting first responders in southern Lebanon (VIDEO)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:13:48 GMT

Rescuers have come under attack in and around the city of Nabatieh as the IDF moves deeper into the country, Ali Rida Sbeity reports

The Israeli military is targeting rescue workers in and around the city of Nabatieh as it expands its offensive into southern Lebanon, RT correspondent Ali Rida Sbeity reported from the

Israeli military targeting first responders in southern Lebanon

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:13:48 GMT

Rescuers have come under attack in and around the city of Nabatieh as the IDF moves deeper into the country, Ali Rida Sbeity reports

The Israeli military is targeting rescue workers in and around the city of Nabatieh as it expands its offensive into southern Lebanon, RT correspondent Ali Rida Sbeity reported from the ground on Monday.

The reporter traveled through the city, accompanying fir

Trump says talks with Iran continuing at "rapid pace"

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:57:24 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 2 (ANI): Despite discussions to conclude the Middle East conflict appearing severely strained, US President Donald Trump stated that diplomatic engagements with Iran were progressing at a 'rapid pace', even as Tehran's Revolutionary Guards issued warnings regarding the potential emergence of new fronts.

According to a report by Iran's Tasnim news agency, the administration in Tehran has

Trump says Israel, Hezbollah agree that "all shooting will stop"

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:29:40 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 2 (ANI): Shortly after the Israeli leadership mandated military actions targeting the southern quarters of Beirut, alongside a vow to intensify the campaign against Hezbollah, the US President intervened with an announcement that seemed to temporarily de-escalate the volatile situation. He indicated that both factions had committed to a cessation of active combat for the time being.

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Update: Hezbollah ready for immediate full ceasefire with Israel: U.S. media report

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:15:34 GMT

WASHINGTON, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has told the Trump administration that Hezbollah is prepared for a full and immediate ceasefire with Israel, and that he would guarantee its implementation, U.S. media outlet Axios reported Monday, citing Berri's top adviser Ali Hamdan.

"I called the U.S. ambassador to Beirut, Michel Issa, on Sunday and told him on behalf of Speaker Berri that

Iran halts talks with US - media

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:51:36 GMT

Tehran has also reportedly ordered the Strait of Hormuz to be blocked over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon

Iran has halted negotiations with the US over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon, moving to block maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim news agency has reported, citing sources.

Iran halts talks with US media

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:51:36 GMT

Tehran has also reportedly ordered the Strait of Hormuz to be blocked over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon

Iran has halted negotiations with the US over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon, moving to block maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim news agency has reported, citing sources.

Israel has intensified its bombing campaign in Lebanon in recent days, agains

Sensex falls over 500 points, Nifty slips 0.70% as fresh West Asia tensions weigh on markets

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:59:34 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1 (ANI): Domestic equity markets ended lower on Monday as fresh geopolitical tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment, triggering broad-based selling across sectors.

The NSE Nifty 50 index closed at 23,382.60, down 165.15 points or 0.70 per cent, while the BSE Sensex settled at 74,267.34, falling 508.40 points or 0.68 per cent.

Market experts said recent US stri

Israel vows to create military-controlled zone around Lebanon's Litani River, "no peace in Beirut" until Hezbollah stops attacks

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:15:13 GMT

JERUSALEM, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday vowed to turn the area of southern Lebanon's Litani River into a military-controlled zone, and to continue striking Beirut until Hezbollah stops attacks.

If there is no peace in northern Israel, "there will be no peace in Beirut," Katz said in a statement released by his office.

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Arab Parliament Speaker condemns Israeli aggression against Lebanon

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:20:17 GMT

CAIRO, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, denounced the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, citing the targeting of civilians, the destruction of densely populated areas, and extensive damage to infrastructure and key facilities in breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.

In a statement issued today, Al Yamahi cautioned against the consequences

"Changes in US position disrupting process": Iran's foreign ministry; stresses on end to Israeli offensive in Lebanon

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:58:59 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 1 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday said that ongoing exchanges between Tehran and Washington are taking place in an atmosphere of deep mistrust, accusing the United States of changing its positions and complicating efforts to reach an understanding, according to Iranian news agency ISNA.

Speaking at his weekly press conference, Baghaei said, 'The negotiati

Netanyahu, Katz give green light as Israel announces strikes against terror targets in Beirut

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:58:25 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 1 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have instructed the country's defence force to conduct strikes against terror targets in Beirut in response to what it has called Hezbollah's repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon and attacks against Israeli cities and civilians.

The announcement was shared by the Prime Minister's Office on Monday

"We don't trust Pakistan": Israeli envoy Reuven Azar slams Islamabad's 'anti-semitic' remarks

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:58:09 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Expressing deep scepticism towards Islamabad, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Monday stated that Israel does not trust Pakistan, citing its 'terrible anti-Semitic statements.'

Speaking on the sidelines of the Greater West Asia Forum, India (GWAFI) in the national capital, Ambassador Azar also addressed the ongoing tensions with Hezbollah, the broad

Israels Lebanon invasion must end UK

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:54:17 GMT

Thge Jewish states attacks are killing civilians and undermining diplomacy, the British foreign secretary has said