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During a high-level summit in Riyadh attended by Gulf leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman publicly affirmed the kingdom’s support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to restore institutional authority and consolidate control over armed forces under state command. The statement marked a clear endorsement of Lebanon’s attempts to reinforce sovereignty and internal security amid …

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday at a meeting of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council hosted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh that there is in Lebanon a new chance for peace and for a future “free from the grip of Hezbollah”. “In Lebanon there is a new chance for a future free from the grip of …

During a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump issued strong criticism of Iran, labeling it the most destabilizing force in the Middle East. Speaking in Riyadh, Trump accused the Iranian leadership of funding violence and contributing to regional unrest in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq, and Yemen. He stated that Iran’s activities have brought extensive suffering …

U.S. President Donald Trump began his first major overseas trip of his second term with a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, marked by ceremonial grandeur and significant economic commitments. The trip opened with the announcement of a $600 billion investment pledge from Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a series of cooperation agreements spanning economic and defense sectors. Trump’s arrival was met …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will initiate a full-scale military push into Gaza within days, reaffirming the government’s aim to dismantle Hamas and bring the ongoing conflict to a decisive end. The announcement, made during a meeting with injured reserve soldiers late Monday, emphasized that Israel would proceed until its objectives are …

Israel has confirmed the recovery of the remains of Sgt. First Class Tzvika Feldman, an Israeli soldier missing since the 1982 battle of Sultan Yacoub during the Lebanon War. His body was located deep inside Syrian territory and returned to Israel following a clandestine joint mission conducted by the Israeli military and the Mossad intelligence agency. The announcement on Sunday …

Polling began on Sunday in the northern regions of Lebanon for municipal and mayoral elections, marking a significant democratic event in the country’s recovery following more than a year of war with Israel. These local elections are the first nationwide vote since the formation of a new government and have seen increased security incidents compared to previous rounds. By mid-morning, …

The Indian Armed Forces have confirmed that a series of targeted airstrikes carried out on May 7 under the banner of Operation Sindoor eliminated more than 100 militants at multiple locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes came in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people lost their lives. According to …