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Middle East Eye • May 1, 2026 03:46

UN Chief warns consequences of Middle East crisis 'grow dramatically worse'

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UN Chief warns consequences of Middle East crisis 'grow dramatically worse'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the crisis in the Middle East is worsening, encouraging opening a "pathway to peace".

"The consequences of the Middle East crisis grow dramatically worse with each passing hour," he said on a post on X.

He added that curbs on movement in the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted energy, transport, manufacturing, food markent and the overall global economy. 

"Now is the time for dialogue, for solutions that pull us back from the brink & for measures that can open a pathway to peace."

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"Dozens dead and hundreds injured" in Israeli attacks on Lebanon

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22:59

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One dead and four wounded in a shooting outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul

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06:44

The US rescues the second crew member in a mission that involved hundreds of soldiers on the ground

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The US searches for its downed pilot behind enemy lines in Iran

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Return to southern Lebanon: “We will raise a new generation to fight against Israel”

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Breaking news on the war between the United States and Israel against Iran, live | Trump increases pressure on Iran: “Tonight an entire civilization will die”

Teherán denuncia ataques contra la estratégica isla de Jarg a horas de que expire el ultimátum de Trump | El ejército israelí amenaza la red ferroviaria de la República Islámica …

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Trump announces the rescue of the second pilot of the fighter shot down by Iran

El presidente de EE UU asegura que el navegante está “gravemente herido”. La Guardia Revolucionaria defiende que destruyó varias aeronaves durante la misión

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Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense at war against the Pentagon

El antiguo presentador de la cadena Fox ha cesado a más de una docena de altos mandos, incluido el jefe del Estado Mayor del Ejército, y ha bloqueado promociones de …

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The United States rescues a pilot from the first plane shot down by Iran in the war

Las tropas estadounidenses intensifican la búsqueda del segundo tripulante del caza F-15, cuyo paradero se desconoce. Las autoridades iraníes ofrecen una recompensa por su captura y se atribuyen el derribo …

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The head of the Pentagon forces the top command of the Army to resign

La salida del general Randy George, antiguo asesor militar del secretario de Defensa demócrata Lloyd Austin, se produce en plena guerra contra Irán

Euronews

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EU loosens state aid rules as Middle East crisis hits energy costs

Brussels loosens state aid rules as Middle East turmoil drives up fuel and fertiliser costs, allowing governments to cushion farmers, hauliers and industry with emergency subsidies.

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El-Sisi warns Middle East faces ‘attempts to redraw map’, calls for Gulf role in any Iran deal

The Egyptian president warned that the Middle East is entering a “critical phase”, with attempts to redraw its map, and called for state sovereignty to be respected.

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US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades.

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Israeli ambassador hails 'wonderful exchange' following talks with Lebanon

Lebanon was pulled into the region-wide Iran war on 2 March after Hezbollah attacked Israel, it said in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Lebanon: Red Cross teams inspect wreckage after Israeli airstrikes damage ambulances

Lebanon saw further damage on Monday, 13 April 2026, as Lebanese Red Cross volunteers inspected ambulances hit by Israeli strikes in the coastal city of Tyre, while rescue teams cleared …

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Trump predicted Israel-Lebanon leaders would speak ‘tomorrow’ — Beirut shut it down as ceasefire emerges

Lebanon's President Aoun will not speak with Netanyahu for now, a senior Lebanese official told Fox News Digital, dealing a setback to Trump's push for direct contact with Israel.

France 24

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Middle East War Live: Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

Iran’s supreme leader defiantly vowed Thursday to protect the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and missile capabilities, which US President Donald Trump has sought to curtail through airstrikes and as part of …

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IRGC asserting themselves as Iran 'responds to Trump’s method of conducting diplomacy in kind'

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Dr Burcu Ozcelik, Senior Research Fellow for Middle East Security within the Int'l Security Dept at RUSI. Dr. Ozcelik argues that Iran is simultaneously …

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Middle East war live: Iran vows response after US destroyer fires on cargo ship

Iran vowed retaliation after a US destroyer fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, as it was attempting to evade a US naval blockade. …

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Middle East war live: Iran reports 'progress' in US talks but final deal still far off

Iran’s parliamentary speaker said Saturday night that talks with the United States to end the war had made progress but remained far from an agreement, as Tehran said the crucial …

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Lebanon president had phone call with Trump, thanked him for 'efforts' towards ceasefire

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone call with Donald Trump on Thursday during which he thanked the US leader for his "efforts" to secure a ceasefire with Israel, the …

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Lebanon's Aoun will not hold call with Netanyahu in near future, Lebanese officials say

Lebanon's ⁠President Joseph Aoun will not hold a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‌in ⁠the near future, ‌three Lebanese officials told Reuters ⁠on Thursday, after US President Donald …

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Netanyahu will speak with Lebanese president Aoun, Israeli minister says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday, according to Israel's Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Gila Gamliel. US President Donald Trump had …

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Toddler among 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Gaza's civil defence agency said on Tuesday that a toddler was among 10 people killed in separate Israeli strikes in the northern part of the Palestinian territory. Violence continues despite …

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Alon-Lee Green: 'There are millions of Palestinians living under Israeli military rule for decades'

Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Alon-Lee Green, National Director for Standing Together. He's advocating for a fundamentally different paradigm, one rooted in diplomacy, equality, and the end of occupation. …

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Israeli strikes kill 10 in northern Gaza, including toddler, civil defence says

Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Tuesday that 10 people, including a toddler, were killed in separate Israeli strikes in the north of the enclave. Violence has persisted despite an …

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Lebanon will need '1 billion dollars just to keep humanitarian situation afloat', minister says

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with the Lebanese Minister for Social Affairs, Hanin Sayyed, about the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon in the wake of the Israeli attacks and ground invasion. …

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Netanyahu in southern Lebanon: A first since the start of the war

In southern Lebanon, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had eliminated the “threat of an invasion” by Hezbollah, during his first visit there since fighting began against the Iran-backed Lebanese …

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War in the Mideast: Israel, Lebanon gear up for talks

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, ahead of planned talks on Tuesday in Washington between Lebanese, Israeli and US officials -- …

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Iran portraying ceasefire as 'victory against the United States and Israel'

Reporting from Tehran FRANCE 24’s Reza Sayah says Iranian state media is portraying the ceasefire agreement as a “victory against the United States and Israel”. Despite the heavy losses inflicted …

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Hezbollah, the crux of the Israel-Lebanon negotiation: from the link with Iran to the difficulties of disarmament

La tregua di 10 giorni annunciata da Trump è stata violata dagli scontri tra esercito israeliano e i miliziani. La sua demilitarizzazione è una condizione centrale e altamente contesa per …

Le Figaro

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Middle East conflict: Hezbollah leader vows to respond to Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Samedi, l’armée israélienne avait annoncé avoir établi une «ligne jaune» de démarcation dans le sud du Liban, comme à Gaza, et avoir «éliminé une cellule terroriste» opérant à proximité de …

Le Monde

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LIVE, war in the Middle East: Lebanese army accuses Israel of not respecting ceasefire, Hezbollah attacks Israeli soldiers in retaliation

La trêve de dix jours, annoncée par Donald Trump, est censée être entrée en vigueur vendredi à minuit heure locale (jeudi, à 23 heures à Paris). Emmanuel Macron a exprimé …

Middle East Eye

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Iran's leader accuses US of driving Middle East insecurity, defends Iran’s military capabilities

Iran's leader accuses US of driving Middle East insecurity, defends Iran’s military capabilities The Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has accused the United States of driving instability across the Middle …

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UAE and India discuss Middle East stability, energy security

UAE and India discuss Middle East stability, energy security UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval in Abu Dhabi to discuss …

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Tehran warns conflict could resume at any moment

Tehran warns conflict could resume at any moment Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran does not trust its adversaries and warned the war could escalate at any moment, …

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Iran says fighting could restart 'any moment', Israel on high alert

Iran says fighting could restart 'any moment', Israel on high alert  Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Tehran does not trust the United States and warned …

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Hezbollah expresses caution about Israeli breaches of ceasefire in official statement

Hezbollah expresses caution about Israeli breaches of ceasefire in official statement In a statement released on Telegram, Hezbollah expressed that it is “cautious about the enemy’s treachery and breach of …

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Netanyahu rejects demand by Hezbollah for full Israeli army withdrawal

Netanyahu rejects demand by Hezbollah for full Israeli army withdrawal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has agreed to a “temporary ceasefire” with Lebanon to facilitate discussions, but …

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Hezbollah lawmaker demands end to Israeli attacks under ceasefire deal

Hezbollah lawmaker demands end to Israeli attacks under ceasefire deal A lawmaker from Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc said the new ceasefire agreement with Israel must include a complete cessation of Israeli …

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Israeli envoy to UN: ‘If we feel threatened, we will react'

Israeli envoy to UN: ‘If we feel threatened, we will react' Speaking to reporters, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations said that Israel "will have to follow very carefully what …

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Apple TV accused of whitewashing genocide after announcing new Israeli series

Apple TV accused of whitewashing genocide after announcing new Israeli series Submitted by Reem Aouir on Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:02 Social media users say trailer for 'Unconditional' helps normalise Israel's …

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Lebanon's Aoun rejects call with Netanyahu as Israel severs last bridge to the south

Lebanon's Aoun rejects call with Netanyahu as Israel severs last bridge to the south Submitted by Heba Nasser on Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:44 The Israeli army, meanwhile, prepares for ceasefire …

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Lebanon's Aoun will not hold a call with Israel's Netanyahu in the near future: officials

Lebanon's Aoun will not hold a call with Israel's Netanyahu in the near future: officials Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun will not hold a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

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Last bridge to southern Lebanon destroyed in Israeli strike

Last bridge to southern Lebanon destroyed in Israeli strike An Israeli strike has destroyed the last bridge connecting southern Lebanon with the rest of the country. A senior Lebanese security …

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Netanyahu to speak to Lebanon's Aoun, Israeli minister claims

Netanyahu to speak to Lebanon's Aoun, Israeli minister claims Gila Gamliel, Israel's science and technology minister, has claimed Benjamin Netanyahu will speak to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Gamliel, who belongs …

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Israel continues to pummel Lebanon

Israel continues to pummel Lebanon Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon continue, including reports of artillery shelling and air strikes.  Earlier, the Israeli army threatened residents south of the Zahrani River, located …

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Israeli military chief says plans approved for continued strikes in Iran, Lebanon

Israeli military chief says plans approved for continued strikes in Iran, Lebanon Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir said the army has approved plans to continue operations in both Iran and …

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Israeli strikes kill three paramedics in Lebanon

Israeli strikes kill three paramedics in Lebanon Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli attacks in the town of Mayfadoun killed three paramedics and wounded six others, while another is missing. According …

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Israeli military attacks kill at least eight people in Gaza in one day

Israeli military attacks kill at least eight people in Gaza in one day Israeli attacks killed at least eight people and wounded 29 in the Gaza Strip over the past …

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Israeli drone strike kills two in Lebanon's Tyre

Israeli drone strike kills two in Lebanon's Tyre Two people were killed in an Israeli drone strike on the Tyre-Beirut highway in eastern Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanese media reported.

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Israeli strike hits vehicle near Beirut

Israeli strike hits vehicle near Beirut An Israeli strike on Wednesday hit a vehicle in Saadiyat, around 20 kilometres south of Beirut, hours after Lebanon and Israel agreed to hold …

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Israeli air attacks kill at least nine in southern Lebanon

Israeli air attacks kill at least nine in southern Lebanon An Israeli air strike killed five people in the town of Ansariyah in southern Lebanon, the National News Agency (NNA) reported. …

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Toddler among four killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Toddler among four killed in Israeli strike in Gaza Four people including a toddler were killed in an Israeli strike in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to the …

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Smotrich refers to Nazis as he brands Germany 'hypocrites' over Israeli settler criticism

Smotrich refers to Nazis as he brands Germany 'hypocrites' over Israeli settler criticism Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 04/14/2026 - 11:26 Far-right Israeli minister responds to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's …

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Israeli envoy to Italy calls magazine antisemitic over settler violence coverage

Israeli envoy to Italy calls magazine antisemitic over settler violence coverage Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Tue, 04/14/2026 - 07:56 Israeli ambassador mocked after attacking cover exposing reality of settler …

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Israeli strike hits south Lebanon homes as sirens sound in northern Israel

Israeli strike hits south Lebanon homes as sirens sound in northern Israel An Israeli air raid on the southern Lebanese town of Bafliyeh damaged multiple homes and caused injuries, Lebanon’s …

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Israeli strike damages hospital in south Lebanon, casualties reported

Israeli strike damages hospital in south Lebanon, casualties reported Israeli bombardment damaged Tebnin Governmental Hospital in southern Lebanon, with casualties reported, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. Footage showed broken …

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Report: Israel to propose long-term troop presence in south Lebanon

Report: Israel to propose long-term troop presence in south Lebanon Israel is expected to present a plan for a long-term military presence in southern Lebanon during talks with Lebanese officials …

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Gaza ‘heading towards famine’ as bread shortages deepen amid Israeli curbs

Gaza ‘heading towards famine’ as bread shortages deepen amid Israeli curbs Submitted by Maha Hussaini on Mon, 04/13/2026 - 11:00 Residents queue for hours for bread as fears of famine …

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Israeli strike kills three in Gaza

Israeli strike kills three in Gaza Israeli forces have killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza, as mediators hold talks with Hamas to salvage a US-brokered “ceasefire” deal. Medics say …

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Over 6,500 wounded in Lebanon, death toll climbs amid relentless Israeli attacks

Over 6,500 wounded in Lebanon, death toll climbs amid relentless Israeli attacks Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed at least 2,055 people and wounded 6,588 others since 2 March, the …

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Israel kills Red Cross paramedic in air strike in south Lebanon

Israel kills Red Cross paramedic in air strike in south Lebanon An Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese town of Beit Yahoun killed a Red Cross paramedic and injured another …

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Israeli energy minister calls for bombing Lebanese civilian infrastructure

Israeli energy minister calls for bombing Lebanese civilian infrastructure Israel's energy and infrastructure minister, Eli Cohen, has said it should bomb civilian infrastructure in Lebanon. "In my opinion, we should …

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Israel launches fresh attacks on Lebanon

Israel launches fresh attacks on Lebanon Israel has launched heavy attacks in Lebanon on Sunday morning. At least 13 people were killed overnight in a strike on the town of Tefahta, …

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Five more killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Five more killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon More Israeli attacks on the south of Lebanon have been reported by Lebanon’s National News Agency, including one strike that has …

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Israeli attacks kill 10 in southern Lebanon

Israeli attacks kill 10 in southern Lebanon The death toll from Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday has risen to 10, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The ministry …

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Israel kills Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza after incitement campaign

Israel kills Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza after incitement campaign Submitted by Maha Hussaini on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 12:29 Palestinian journalists warn of continued Israeli targeting as seventh reporter killed …

NRK (NO)

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Israel says it has killed Hezbollah chief's nephew

Rettelse: Reuters meldte først at det var Qassem selv som var blitt drept, men har nå rettet det til at det er nevøen som skal være drept. Det israelske militæret …

PBS Newshour

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Why the Israeli and Lebanese governments accepted a ceasefire – and will Hezbollah abide?

For insights on the announced ceasefire by the U.S., Israel and Lebanon, Amna Nawaz spoke with author and journalist Kim Ghattas. Her recent book, "Black Wave," is about the rivalry …

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue as U.S. hosts historic diplomatic talks

Mediators are racing to bring the U.S. and Iran back to the negotiating table amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz and a precarious ceasefire. Historic talks, however, did …

Süddeutsche Zeitung Top

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Israel and Lebanon: They are talking to each other again - for the first time since 1983

Nach Jahrzehnten wollen die Regierungen Israels und Libanons über Frieden sprechen. Doch was können Verhandlungen erreichen?

Tagesschau

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Discussion about missile shortages in Israel

Libanon, Gaza, Iran: Israel kämpft an vielen Fronten und verteidigt sich mit einem der modernsten Raketenabwehrsysteme der Welt. Doch ein Experte warnt: Für "Iron Dome" und Co. könnte es bald …

The Hill

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We need AI, but the political backlash cannot be ignored

The rapid development of data centers to support AI has sparked a grass-roots political backlash, threatening to result in extreme measures such as the ban on data center development imposed …

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Israeli ambassador to US points to 'potential' for 'continued talks' with Iran

Michael Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., said Sunday that there could be a “potential” for “continued talks” with Iran about the U.S.-Israeli conflict against the country after Vice …

The Telegraph

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Britain’s £8bn bet on the developing world

Initiative led by British International Investment aims to make returns for the UK taxpayer while also driving global development

Washington Examiner

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Brazil’s digital power grab punishes America and helps China

While all eyes are transfixed on the Middle East, developments in the Western Hemisphere are poised to have a major impact on American prosperity and security. Before the outbreak of …