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Iran Holds State Funeral for Top Brass Slain in War With Israel

This is Beirut, 28/06 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iran began a state funeral service Saturday for around 60 people, including its military commanders, killed in its war with Israel, after Tehran's top diplomat condemned Donald Trump's comments on supreme leader Ali Khamenei as "unacceptable". The proceedings started at 8:00 am local time (0430 GMT) in the capital Tehran as government offices and ...

Trump Hopeful for Gaza Ceasefire, Possibly ‘Next Week’

This is Beirut, 28/06 05:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump voiced optimism Friday about a new ceasefire in Gaza, as criticism grew over mounting civilian deaths at Israeli-backed food distribution centers in the territory. Asked by reporters how close a ceasefire was between Israel and Hamas, Trump said: "We think within the next week, we're going to get a ...

Cabinet Approves Minimum Wage Hike and Public-Private Partnership Reform

This is Beirut, 27/06 19:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam chaired a Cabinet session on Thursday at the Grand Serail, during which the Lebanese government approved several key decisions, including a notable increase to the minimum wage and a fast-track bill amending the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) law. Following the meeting, Minister of Information Paul Morcos announced ...

Katulis: Iranian Proxies' Influence in the Region Has Considerably Weakened

Tylia El Helou, 27/06 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute Brian Katulis gave insights regarding the current situation between Iran and Israel, as well as the diminishing influence of Iranian proxies in the region.

Lebanon Requests One-Year Renewal for UNIFIL

This is Beirut, 27/06 15:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally requested a one-year extension of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)’s mandate, set to begin on August 31, 2025. In a statement issued Friday, the ministry said the request follows a decision approved by the Cabinet during its May 14 session. The ministry confirmed that a letter was ...

Toward the Normalization of Syria-Israel Relations? Insights from the Israeli Press

Natasha Metni Torbey, 27/06 14:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As major regional dynamics shift, the prospect of a rapprochement between Damascus and Tel Aviv—once unthinkable—is starting to take shape. On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the outcome of the war with Iran, which began on June 13 and ended with a ceasefire agreement on June 24, “could lead the way to new ...

What Are the Abraham Accords?

Lyne Sammouri, 27/06 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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Since early 2025, US officials have stated that new countries, such as Lebanon and Syria, could soon join the Abraham Accords. But what are the Abraham Accords?

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon: 1 Killed, 17 Injured, Hezbollah Facility Targeted

This is Beirut, 27/06 11:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel carried out several strikes in south Lebanon on Friday it said targeted Hezbollah members and facilities. An Israeli airstrike on the apartment of a Hezbollah official in Nabatieh al-Fawqa claimed the life of his sister-in-law. The Ministry of Public Health reported that 13 people were wounded in the same attack. During the evening, ...

Israeli Army Declares ‘Rising Lion’ Operation a Strategic Success

This is Beirut, 27/06 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Days after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the Israeli military has publicly disclosed the scope and outcomes of its 12-day offensive, dubbed Operation “Rising Lion.” In a post published on the platform X, Israeli Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee described the campaign as a “comprehensive strategic ...

US Says Giving $30 mln to Back Controversial Gaza Relief Effort

This is Beirut, 27/06 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States said Thursday it has approved its first direct funding for a controversial Israeli-supported relief effort in the Gaza Strip and urged other countries to follow suit. "We have approved funding for $30 million to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. And we call on other countries to also support the GHF, the Gaza Humanitarian ...

Netanyahu Sees Chance to 'Enlarge Peace Accords' After Iran-Israel War

This is Beirut, 26/06 21:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he saw an opportunity to "enlarge peace accords" after the end of a 12-day war against Iran. "We have fought with determination against Iran and achieved a great victory. This victory opens the path to dramatically enlarge the peace accords," he said in a video address. His comment was an ...

Argentina to Try 10 in Absentia over 1994 Bombing of Jewish Center

This is Beirut, 26/06 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Argentina will try in absentia ten Iranian and Lebanese nationals suspected of the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people, a ruling seen by AFP on Thursday said. The attack, which caused devastation in Latin America's biggest Jewish community, has never been claimed or solved, but Argentina and Israel ...

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