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‘World cannot afford Lebanon becoming another Gaza’: UN chief
UN's Guterres issues stark warning as full-scale war between Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel's army reaches the brink.
Israel will be the ‘ultimate loser’ in war with Hezbollah, Iran says
Israel says it will soon 'make the necessary decisions' about confronting the Iran-allied Lebanese group.
Can Putin’s diplomacy help him counter Western isolation?
Russian president visits North Korea and Vietnam to shore up alliances.
Palestinians grieve loved ones killed in Mawasi tent camp attack
Israeli attack on tent camp for displaced Palestinians kills at least 25 people in Gaza’s Mawasi, officials say.
US proposes restrictions for investments in Chinese tech, AI
Draft rule would bar US investment in AI systems in China that could be used for weapons targeting, other military uses.
UN Secretary General calls for immediate Israel, Hezbollah de-escalation
Rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have the UN on high alert.
Far-right Israeli minister given more powers over Palestinians
Israel’s far-right settler minister Bezalel Smotrich have just been given more powers over the occupied West Bank.
Students protest across India over examination ‘scam’
Students are protesting across India after evidence of corruption interfered with this year’s elite examinations.
Israeli bombing kills dozens in Gaza in ‘difficult and brutal day’
Israel launches deadly attacks in Gaza City and near Rafah as MSF blames Israeli blockade for lack of medical supplies.
Newly named Washington Post editor bows out after backlash
In the past few weeks, several media reports raised concerns about the incoming editor's journalistic ethics.