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A joint report by the United Nations and Lebanese authorities has revealed that the prolonged conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has devastated Lebanon’s agricultural sector, inflicting over $700 million in combined damages and losses. According to the assessment conducted by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in coordination with Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture and the National Council for Scientific Research, …

A senior Hamas representative has confirmed that a delegation of high-ranking officials from the group is scheduled to travel to Cairo on Saturday for negotiations with Egyptian mediators aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. The talks are expected to be led by Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s chief negotiator. According to the official, who requested anonymity due to restrictions on speaking …

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The UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain is set to be a captivating encounter at Villa Park on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. With PSG holding a 3-1 advantage from the first leg, Aston Villa faces a significant challenge to overturn the deficit and advance to the semi-finals. Aston Villa Overview Aston Villa enters the …

An Israeli infantry unit crossed into the al-Wazzani parks area of southern Lebanon, according to reports from the National News Agency. This unauthorized incursion has heightened tensions along the already volatile border region. In a separate incident, the Lebanese Army confronted Israeli forces near the outskirts of Alma al-Shaab. The Israeli troops were engaged in bulldozing operations and the removal …

The United States has made it clear that Lebanon’s reconstruction efforts will not progress unless Hezbollah disarms. Deputy U.S. Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus conveyed this message to Lebanese officials, emphasizing that foreign aid is contingent upon two key conditions: the implementation of economic reforms and the establishment of state monopoly over arms. Ortagus highlighted that while some progress has been …

On Friday, April 11, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This meeting occurred amid escalating tensions and a renewed push from the United States to broker a ceasefire. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over Russia’s lack of progress toward ending the war, describing …