The Israeli military published for the first time a map of its new deployment line inside Lebanon on Sunday, bringing dozens of mostly abandoned Lebanese villages under its control, days after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect. There was no immediate comment from Lebanese officials or from Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israel and Lebanon agreed on Thursday […]
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Trump says he may travel to Islamabad if Iran deal signed
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he could travel to Islamabad to seal a deal if an agreement with Iran is finalised in Pakistan, praising the country’s military and political leadership amid renewed diplomatic activity involving Washington and Tehran. Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn, Trump said Pakistan’s “field marshal has been […]
Foreign media group slams Israel over AI image of journalist killed in Lebanon
An international media association on Wednesday accused the Israeli military of discrediting a Lebanese journalist it killed last month by circulating an AI-generated image of him in Hezbollah fatigues. Three Lebanese journalists, including Ali Shoeib – a prominent correspondent for the Al-Manar channel – were killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon on March 28. […]
Bernie Sanders moves to block $500m arms sale to Israel
US Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced an effort to block a proposed $500 million arms sale to Israel, intensifying debate in the United States over military aid and foreign policy in the Middle East. Read More: HRW says West bank expulsions amount to war crimes Sanders said he plans to force a vote in the […]
Lebanon, Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in US
Lebanon and Israel opened their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the Hezbollah group, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it a “historic opportunity” but making clear no breakthrough agreement was immediately expected. Rubio said the Trump administration is “very […]
Trump ‘tough call’ pushes Netanyahu toward Lebanon ceasefire talks
US President Donald Trump held what officials described as a “tough phone call” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after which Israel agreed to begin direct ceasefire negotiations with Lebanon, according to international media reports. Read More: Iran may abandon ceasefire if Israel attacks Citing sources, reports said the call between the two leaders on Thursday was unusually firm, […]
Israel criticises Khawaja Asif remarks amid ceasefire tensions
ISLAMABAD: The government of Israel on Thursday strongly reacted to comments made by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, criticising his statements and also questioning Pakistan’s neutrality in the ongoing United States–Iran negotiations being held in Islamabad. Read More: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif criticises Israel over Gaza and Labanon In a statement issued from the Israeli Prime Minister’s […]
Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif criticises Israel over Gaza and Lebanon
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly criticised the government of Israel, describing it as responsible for widespread violence in the region, including ongoing hostilities in Lebanon and previous conflicts in Gaza. Read More: Khawaja Asif calls for global pressure on Israel In a statement shared on social media platform X, Khawaja Asif said that Israel […]
Iran insists Lebanon remain an integral part of ceasefire ahead of US talks
ISLAMABAD: Iran has delivered a clear message to the United States (US) ahead of upcoming negotiations, insisting that Lebanon remains an integral part of the ceasefire agreement and cannot be separated under any circumstances. Read More: As Mideast conflict spirals, wealthy Gulf seeks to stay on sidelines Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf […]
Pakistani officials say situation under control ahead of US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani officials have said the situation remains “under control” as the country prepares to host high-level direct peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, despite ongoing questions surrounding ceasefire terms and alleged violations. Read More: Strict security in place as Islamabad gears up for US–Iran talks As diplomatic activity intensifies, senior delegations […]