Naim Qassem said the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement is a 'humiliation' and 'a surrender of national sovereignty,' calling to replace it with the U.S.-Iran preliminary deal. Linking an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon to Hezbollah's disarmament crosses 'red lines,' he added
June 27 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said, sending out tremors that could be felt from the capital Kabul across the border into neighbouring Pakistan. People ran out of their
June 27 (Reuters) - Israel struck southern Lebanon on Saturday, a day after the two countries signed a U.S.-brokered security arrangement aimed at easing tensions along their border after months of hostilities. Lebanon's state news agency said an Israeli drone struck in
According to Lebanese state media, the strike targeted the Nabatieh area. Netanyahu said the deal signed with U.S. mediation allows Israel 'operational freedom' until Hezbollah is disarmed • Hezbollah chief Qassem bashed the agreement, calling it a 'humiliation'
By Julia Harte June 27 - President Donald Trump’s interim agreement to end the war with Iran hasdragged down his approval rating and garnered criticism across the political spectrum — even from his own supporters. Recent interviews with 18 Americans who voted for Trump in 2024,
The war in Iran and the showy NATO summit that Ankara will host next month give Turkey an opportunity to show off its efforts to become the one dictating regional policy and creating partnership. However, inner and outer hurdles to Erdoğan's plans remain
As tensions persisted despite the cease-fire, Bahrain accused Iran of attacking its territory with a drone and said it reserved the right to respond. U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Tehran that while Washington had honored the agreement, 'violence will be met with violence'
By Eman Abouhassira and Jana Choukeir DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - Iran said it struck targets linked to U.S. forces on Saturday in response to U.S. airstrikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to accuse the other of violating last week's agreement meant to
The text of the agreement signed on Friday includes setting up two 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon where the Lebanese army would assume full security responsibility. One of the zones appears to require Israeli withdrawal
Washington on Friday released text of a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon and the United States aimed at ending hostilities that have been a violent second front of the Middle East war. The following are highlights of the 14-point agreement signed in the US capital:
A Hezbollah lawmaker claimed that Netanyahu 'negotiated with himself,' and that Beirut 'lacks constitutional and national legitimacy.' Lebanon's president and prime minister, however, welcomed the agreement, saying it was 'the first step toward Lebanese sovereignty'
CENTCOM said it struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites as well as coastal radar facilities, after Trump accused Iran of a 'foolish violation of the cease-fire.' Iran's Revolutionary Guards said its response will be 'swift and decisive'
WASHINGTON, June 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran on Friday, Central Command said in a statement, adding thatU.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites after Tehran's attack on a commercial ship in the
US forces struck Iranian coastal targets after Tehran was accused of attacking a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
WASHINGTON, June 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that the framework agreement reached with Israel and Lebanon establishes a clear process to restore Lebanon's sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah and dismantle its infrastructure. The agreement enables
Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on the country, state media said Saturday, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The trading of fire raised questions about efforts to keep the
US forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions Friday after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jolting a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggled to contain the Middle East war. US Central Command said the strikes were a
The United States and Iran traded military strikes after Washington on Friday accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggle to contain the Middle East war. US Central Command said the American strikes, against Iranian missile
Israel and Lebanon hailed an agreement signed Friday with the United States to pave a way towards peace on their front in the Middle East war, while Iran-backed Hezbollah warned the deal would thwart plans to resolve the broader conflict. At the signing ceremony in Washington,
Iran on Saturday accused the United States of violating their deal to end the Middle East war, after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf. The trading of fire, which came after Washington accused Tehran of
Tens of thousands gathered in Beirut and southern Lebanon, where the sound of Israeli strikes on nearby Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa could be heard in the distance. Crowds chanted slogans including 'Death to America, death to Israel'
Fans of the national teams that will play in one of the most liberal cities in the United States are trying to distance themselves from the branding the match has received, and are angry at what they describe as the imposition of local values
Iran's latest measures in the strategic waterway expose widening gaps with the US and Gulf states, which could complicate the durability of recent diplomatic breakthroughs.
NEW YORK, June 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday ordered the Justice Department to justifyits decision to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, declining to rule immediately on Adani's lawyers' request earlier in the week to formally dismiss the
Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a peace deal between the two long-time Middle East adversaries. The agreement -- which officials said includes a pilot effort in which Lebanese soldiers will take
Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a peace deal between the two long-time Middle East adversaries. The agreement -- which includes a pilot effort in which Lebanese soldiers take control of two
June 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a framework agreement on Friday between Israel and Lebanon after talks in Washington. (Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis, Writing by Christian Martinez; Editing by Doina Chiacu)
By Rami Ayyub and Maya Gebeily JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 26 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon are expected to sign a framework agreement in Washington on Friday following several days of talks aimed at securing an end to fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants,
The deal establishes a US-facilitated military coordination group to oversee the creation of two initial pilot zones in southern Lebanon.
The deal establishes a US-facilitated military coordination group to oversee the creation of two pilot zones in southern Lebanon.
By Jonathan Saul LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - The United Nations is working with countries to resume the evacuation of hundreds of ships and thousands of stranded seafarers from the Strait of Hormuz after the effort was halted earlier this week, a top U.N. agency official said
By Jihed Abidellaoui, Zohra Bensemra and Khalil Ashawi NABATIEH, Lebanon, June 26 (Reuters) - Chanting rhythmically in the summer sun, the men marched through the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh as part of their annual tradition to mark Ashura, the holiest day in the Shi'ite