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Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah calls talks ‘dead end’

Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah calls talks ‘dead end’

“The direct negotiations that the authorities in Lebanon have conducted with the Israeli enemy have… led them down a dead-end path that will result in nothing but one concession after another,” Hezbollah lawmaker says.
Updated 18 May, 2026 07:20am
In Tehran, Naqvi keeps diplomatic channel open

In Tehran, Naqvi keeps diplomatic channel open

Meets Iranian president, speaker of parliament as Trump says "clock is ticking" for Iran; Pezeshkian calls on Muslim states to close ranks to counter "aggression by hegemonic powers".
Published 18 May, 2026 06:58am
Geopolitical shift in ME

Geopolitical shift in ME

A prolonged conflict will have far-reaching implications for regional geopolitics, sharpening the divisions among Gulf countries that are directly affected by the tensions.
Published 13 May, 2026 07:22am
Unyielding stances

Unyielding stances

Every day that passes without clarity on how and when the war will end introduces fresh intensity to the uncertainty roiling global markets and adds to the economic turmoil the world must bear because of it.
Updated 13 May, 2026 07:30am
Is the UN irrelevant?

Is the UN irrelevant?

The world body has failed in its core task but needs to be strengthened to address global challenges.
Published 11 May, 2026 08:08am