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Israel's deadliest Lebanon strikes kill 250, threaten fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month, killing more than 250 people on Wednesday.The strikes raised questions about regional truce efforts, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian saying a ceasefire in Lebanon was an essential condition of his country's agreement with the US.On Wednesday afternoon, at least five consecutive strikes rocked the capital Beir...
Trump criticises NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss
US President Donald Trump vented his frustration with NATO during a private meeting with its secretary-general, Mark Rutte, on Wednesday as relations in the military alliance reached a crisis point over the Iran war. "He is clearly disappointed with many NATO allies, and I can see his point," Rutte said on CNN's 'The Lead with Jake Tapper,' after spending more than two hours at the White House. "This was a very frank, very open discussion, but also a di...
PM hopes US-Iran ceasefire will become permanent
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a federal cabinet meeting.—APP • Govt considers observing ‘Youm-i-Tashakur’ to mark its diplomatic role• Premier thanks China, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, Qatar for supporting peace push ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday hoped that the temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran would become a permanent truce. The government is also considering observing Youm-i-Tashakur (Thanksgiving Day) on Friday t...
Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli aggression against Lebanon: FO
Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli aggression against Lebanon, citing the loss of innocent lives and widespread destruction of infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). “The Israeli actions undermine international efforts to establish peace and stability in the region and constitute a blatant violation of international law and fundamental humanitarian principles,” the statement read. The Foreign Office called on the international communi...
US urged to end Ukraine war after Iran truce
• Ukranian FM says ‘American decisiveness’ in Gulf can be replicated• Kremlin also signals hope for peace talks• US vice president calls conflict ‘hardest to solve’, pledges continued effort KYIV: Kyiv on Wednesday called on the United States to pressure Russia into ending its invasion of Ukraine, saying a US ceasefire agreement with Iran demonstrated the success of American “decisiveness,” while the Kremlin said it was hopeful for a new round of talks. The calls from both capitals came after a...
Chinese, Russian diplomats hold consultations on UN affairs
Senior Chinese and Russian diplomats held consultations on UN affairs, including the Security Council, in Beijing on Wednesday. They pledged to jointly uphold multilateralism and support a greater role for the UN in addressing global challenges.Cai Wei, China's assistant minister of foreign affairs, and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov exchanged views on the international landscape, UN-related matters and major regional and global hotspots.They agreed to safeguard the UN-centered...
Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage
US President Donald Trump's dramatic climbdown from his chilling threat to wipe out Iran's civilisation has exposed the limits - and the rising risks - of the US president's typically unpredictable negotiating style. His decision on Tuesday to back down and agree to a two-week ceasefire – which critics mockingly called another example of “TACO,” or “Trump always chickens out” – marked the biggest step so far toward de-escalating a 40-day-old...
15 nations plan to help restore traffic through Hormuz: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes his counterpart from Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, to the Elysee Palace.—AFP • President says France to lead mission for securing key oil route after US-Iran truce• First ships cross strategic strait; major shipping lines hold back, citing unpredictable risks• Hundreds of vessels remain stranded after month-long blockade slashes traffic by 95pc PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that approximately 15...
Pakistan's envoy to US hails diplomacy for successful US-Iran ceasefire
Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said that Pakistan had been working diplomatically for weeks, and the successful announcement of the ceasefire between US and Iran, and the opening of negotiations was a direct result of these efforts. In an exclusive interview with CNN, Sheikh discussed the country’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. "This is a victory for diplomacy and dialogue,&q...
Dar, Saudi FM discuss Lebanon ceasefire violations in phone call
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia expressed deep concern over ceasefire violations in Lebanon on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). The concern was raised during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the statement said. Dar appreciated Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Pakistan’s efforts towards achieving lasting peace. Both leaders stressed the urgent ne...
Naqvi assures foolproof security for US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker on Thursday of foolproof security ahead of the arrival of high-level foreign delegations in Islamabad on Friday for the US-Iran ceasefire talks. The meeting came a day after Pakistan brokered a US‑Iran two‑week ceasefire. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Iran and the US, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate ceasefire ‘everywhere, including Lebanon,’ effective immediate...
India says it won’t host UN climate talks in 2028
SINGAPORE: India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual climate Conference of the Parties (COP33) in 2028, two government officials familiar with the matter said. India communicated its decision to not host the conference this month, the officials said, but it was not immediately clear why the government had pulled out. The officials declined to be named as they are not authorised to speak to the media. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed hosting the summit in 2023. The...
Trump declares end to Iran’s uranium enrichment
• Vows joint push to ‘dig up, remove’ buried nuclear material; threatens 50pc tariffs on nations supplying weapons to Tehran• Hegseth says US will ‘take’ uranium if Iran refuses to hand it over WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Wednesday there will be no enrichment of uranium by Iran and announced that the two countries will work together to “dig up and remove” nuclear material buried by US strikes last year. “The United States will work closely with Iran, which we have determined has gon...
As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war'
Even as the US and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its neighbours in preparation for a long, drawn-out conflict across the Middle East. Israel's creation of "buffer zones" in Gaza, Syria and now Lebanon reflects a strategic shift after the attacks of October 7, 2023, one that puts the country in a semi-permanent state of war, six Israeli military and defence officials told Reuters. The approach also acknowledges a reality the officials...
Middle East crisis live: Red Cross ‘outraged’ as Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill at least 254; strait of Hormuz impasse continues
As Israel attacks on Lebanon continue, Abbas Araghchi points to announcement that says ceasefire includes Lebanon while JD Vance says US never promised thatMiddle East ceasefire in serious doubt as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankersWill shipping in the strait of Hormuz – and oil prices – return to normal?Welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran.The fragile two-week truce between the US and Iran was hanging in the balance on Thursday, with Tehran...
Islamabad takes centre stage, to host high-stakes US-Iran talks
• Negotiations follow Pakistan-brokered two-week truce• US vice president, Iranian foreign minister to lead their delegations• PM Shehbaz calls talks ‘historic moment’ for lasting settlement• Iran warns of withdrawal from ceasefire if violations continue• US says truce excludes Lebanon, but Iran disagrees• Iran’s speaker says key clauses already violated before talks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host in-person talks between the United States and Iran starting Friday, even as a fragile ceasefire...
Turkish convoy condemns ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel
Hundreds of vehicles have driven through Istanbul to condemn the ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel.
Lebanon must be covered by ceasefire agreement, French foreign minister says
The ceasefire agreed by Iran and the United States must also cover military actions in Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday, adding France condemned "massive" Israeli strikes the previous day. Barrot added that he expects Iran to make a series of concessions as part of the peace talks due to start in Pakistan. "Iran must give up having nuclear weapons and means to obtain them, must give up using its missiles and drones to threaten countries in...
Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife found guilty of attempted manslaughter
Prosecutors alleged Gerhardt Konig, 47, had planned to kill Arielle Konig during a birthday trip to HonoluluA Hawaii anesthesiologist who was accused of trying to murder his wife on a cliffside hike last year has been convicted of attempted manslaughter, a lesser charge.A Honolulu jury returned the verdict against Gerhardt Konig, 47, on Wednesday after a day of deliberations. Continue reading...
FBI arrests ex-Fort Bragg employee over alleged classified leak to journalist
Courtney Williams accused of sharing material with reporter examining deaths and drugs at US military baseThe FBI has arrested a former military special operations employee accused of providing classified information to the media, the agency’s director Kash Patel announced on Wednesday.The US Department of Justice said in a press release that the former employee, identified as Courtney Williams, 40, was arrested on Tuesday and indicted on Wednesday for allegedly sharing classified material with...