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The intense exchange of fire between Hezbollah and the Israeli military is raising concerns about the possibility of a broader regional conflict extending beyond their already tense border. Lebanon faces much greater risks now compared to 2006 when a monthlong war with Israel ended in a stalemate. The country has been weakened by years of political instability and economic crises, …

Iran’s foreign minister has reiterated the country’s intention to retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran but also emphasized the need for restraint to prevent further military escalation in the region, particularly in Lebanon. Abbas Araghchi mentioned this during a phone conversation with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Sunday night. In a post on the …

High-level talks held in Cairo, aimed at establishing a cease-fire and securing a hostage deal to temporarily halt the 10-month conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, concluded on Sunday without reaching a final agreement, according to a U.S. official. However, discussions will continue at lower levels in the coming days to address remaining issues. The official, who spoke anonymously …

Iran’s foreign ministry stated on Monday that Israel “failed to anticipate the timing and location” of Hezbollah’s “targeted and calculated attack,” which led to the loss of Israel’s deterrent power. This comment was made in reference to Hezbollah’s retaliation on Sunday for the assassination of its military commander, Fouad Shukur. The ministry further claimed that “the strategic balance has shifted, …

On Sunday, August 25th, residents across Britain were urged to remain indoors as a health alert was issued due to the presence of corrosive and acidic gas clouds over the country. The clouds, which were visible on weather maps at 4 a.m. local time, were identified as containing high levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2), released from recent volcanic eruptions in …

French national airline Air France has halted all flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut, Lebanon, until “at least” Monday, in response to the exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah on Sunday, as reported by CNN affiliate BFMTV. The airline has indicated that the suspension may be extended and has committed to providing an update on Monday.

Negotiators have gathered in Cairo for another attempt to secure a ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages, marking the latest in a series of efforts to reach an agreement between Israel and Hamas. Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have added urgency to the need to end the 10-month conflict. Iran has been threatening to retaliate …

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels expressed support for Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel on Sunday and reiterated their own threats to retaliate against Israeli strikes on a Yemeni port. In a statement, the Houthis commended Hezbollah and its Secretary-General for the “great and courageous” attack launched against Israel earlier in the day. The statement also emphasized that a response to the Israeli …