Trump: Israel, Lebanon Talks to Bring “Breathing Room”

Washington has positioned itself as architect of potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East, with President Donald Trump declaring that Israeli and Lebanese leaders will engage in direct conversation Thursday a development that would mark the first such contact in the history of the two states. The announcement follows closely on the first ambassadorial-level meeting…

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Trump Announces Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon

Trump Announces Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon

The White House is engineering a diplomatic breakthrough between Israel and Lebanon, with President Donald Trump announcing that leaders from both nations will speak on Thursday. This potential dialogue follows the first direct, high-level meeting between officials from the two rivals since 1993, held in Washington on Tuesday. Trump stated on his Truth Social platform…

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Oil Prices Surge as Iran Re-closes Strait of Hormuz

Tehran Escalates Attacks as Jerusalem Blast Shakes Capital

Iran launched a fresh salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday morning, ending a brief lull in the regional conflict. A loud explosion echoed across Jerusalem as the Israeli military worked to intercept multiple waves of incoming fire. State-run Iranian media claimed the projectiles successfully bypassed several layers of the “Iron Dome” and “David’s…

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Israel Strikes 3,500 Lebanese Targets in Month of War

Israel Approves Emergency Funding as Iran War Rages

Israel has authorised an $827-million emergency budget to sustain its military operations as the conflict with Iran enters its third week. Cabinet ministers approved the 2.6-billion-shekel package over the weekend during an urgent telephone meeting. The funds are earmarked for “security purchases,” specifically the acquisition of munitions and advanced weapons systems to replenish stocks depleted…

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