Lebanese Health Ministry says people killed in Israeli attacks since March 2 rises to 1,953 with 6,303 wounded.
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Moscow and Kyiv signal a short Easter truce as diplomacy stalls and war pressures mount.
Min Aung Hlaing seeks to ‘enhance’ international relations and ties with ASEAN after coup plunged Myanmar into chaos.
Two‑week US‑Iran ceasefire pauses war; “who won?” unresolved as Hormuz, Lebanon strikes, Iran capabilities persist.
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The damage from Israel’s devastating strikes on Beirut on Tuesday is coming into focus now that the smoke has cleared.
The proposal fuels uncertainty as US officials offer conflicting interpretations of the plan to permanently end hostilities.
Tehran’s plans to tax ships passing through the strait and raise money to rebuild is already seeing pushback.
Ceasefire dispute escalates as US and Israel exclude Lebanon, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
Lebanon bears the brunt and US-Iran truce at risk as Israel claims killing of a close aide to Hezbollah’s leader.
US threats against Iran and ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon cast doubt on fragile ceasefire efforts.
