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U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus has intensified diplomatic efforts in Lebanon, urging the Lebanese government to expedite the disarmament of Hezbollah and implement comprehensive economic reforms. During a recent visit to Beirut, Ortagus emphasized that continued U.S. support is contingent upon Lebanon’s commitment to these objectives. In meetings with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister …

Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated to levels unseen in decades following a series of military confrontations and retaliatory actions. The latest developments were triggered by a deadly attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, where 26 tourists, predominantly Hindus, were killed. India attributed the assault to the Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, intensifying the …

Friedrich Merz has officially assumed the role of Germany’s chancellor after securing a majority in the Bundestag’s second round of voting on May 6, 2025. This followed an unexpected setback earlier that day when he failed to obtain the necessary votes in the initial ballot—a first in post-war German history. In the second vote, Merz received 325 votes, surpassing the …

The United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts to ensure Israel’s complete withdrawal from five remaining positions in southern Lebanon, as stipulated in the November 2024 ceasefire agreement. This initiative aims to facilitate the Lebanese Army’s full deployment in the region and advance discussions on consolidating all weaponry under state control. According to informed sources, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus …

On May 6, 2025, the Israeli military conducted a series of airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen, including Sanaa International Airport and key infrastructure facilities. These operations were launched in direct response to a ballistic missile attack by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels that struck near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport two days prior, injuring several individuals and causing temporary disruptions to …

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will allow its citizens to travel to Lebanon beginning May 7, marking an end to a ban that had been in place since 2021. The decision, made public through the UAE’s state news agency, follows a meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi. The announcement …

Israeli authorities have initiated the process of calling up tens of thousands of military reservists, as preparations intensify for a broader military campaign in the Gaza Strip. This development comes at a time when tensions are rising between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar, a key mediator in the stalled ceasefire talks. According to local media, the reservists are being …

A missile launched from Yemen on Sunday prompted an interception attempt by the Israeli military, with authorities later confirming a strike near Israel’s primary international airport. According to Israeli police, the incident involved a direct impact in the central region close to Ben Gurion Airport, which serves as the country’s main gateway for international travel. Senior law enforcement officials visited …