Iran war live: Trump travels to China as conflict with Tehran looms large
Lebanon's Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed 2,883 people and injured 8,787 since March 2. The toll adds pressure on diplomatic efforts as President Trump travels to China with Iran tensions already shaping the regional agenda.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39
Lebanese authorities say Israeli strikes killed 39 people, continuing a pattern of cross-border fire despite a ceasefire deal announced last month. The violence puts the agreement's survival in doubt and raises pressure on international guarantors like the US and France.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Israeli drone strikes kill 4 near Beirut as southern airstrikes kill at least 13
Israeli drone strikes south of Beirut killed four people, while separate airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 others. The attacks mark a sharp escalation since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on April 17.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Iran war live: Tehran says US ports siege ‘intolerable’; Trump mulls action
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed at least 2,586 people and wounded over 8,000 since March 2, per local media. Separately, Iran has called US port restrictions "intolerable" as the Trump administration considers further action. No ceasefire talks are reported on either front.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Netanyahu orders army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the army to attack Hezbollah vigorously in Lebanon, even as a ceasefire extended by three weeks remains in place. Six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon during the truce period. The order puts the ceasefire under serious strain and raises the risk of broader escalation.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Celebrations on the road as people begin returning to southern Lebanon
Residents of southern Lebanon took to the roads in celebration following a ceasefire announcement, beginning the journey back to homes vacated during the conflict. The mass return signals a potential end to weeks of displacement but conditions on the ground and ceasefire compliance remain untested.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
‘Trump forced Israel into a ceasefire’ with Lebanon
Israeli political commentator Abed Abou Shhadeh has described the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as 'problematic,' attributing it to pressure from Donald Trump rather than Israeli initiative. The characterization points to domestic skepticism in Israel about the deal's terms and durability. How Israeli political actors
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to speak, Pakistan says Lebanon peace essential
Trump announced upcoming talks between Lebanese and Israeli leaders as Pakistan called Lebanon peace essential to regional stability. The conflict reignited after Hezbollah opened fire on March 2 in support of Iran, drawing an Israeli offensive just 15 months after the last major clash. Whether the announced dialogue p
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel on Wednesday, one day after rare direct negotiations between the two sides were held in the United States. The simultaneous continuation of military exchanges signals no imminent ceasefire despite renewed diplomatic contact.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs