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Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following a series of cross-border incidents and military actions that have resulted in significant casualties on both sides. The recent surge in hostilities stems from a terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, located in Indian-administered Kashmir, where 26 civilians, predominantly Hindu tourists, were killed. India attributed the attack to militant groups Jaish-e-Mohammed …

The United Arab Emirates has officially lifted its travel ban on Lebanon, allowing Emirati citizens to visit the country starting May 7, 2025. This decision follows a meeting between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Abu Dhabi, where both leaders agreed to restore travel links and enhance bilateral relations. Resumption of Travel …

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 …