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Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire framework contingent on Hezbollah ending its attacks on Israeli territory. The arrangement, mediated by the United States, remains fragile as Israel indicates it may continue ground operations in southern Lebanon pending verification of compliance.
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Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran
The House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution limiting Trump's authority to conduct military operations against Iran without congressional approval, with some Republican votes crossing party lines. Trump dismissed the measure as "meaningless" and criticized the Republicans who supported it, framing their vote as unpatriotic.
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Russia's economic forum opens against backdrop of Ukrainian strikes
Russia's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum proceeds as Ukraine conducts strikes on Russian territory, including attacks on the city hosting the event. The forum traditionally attracts international business leaders, though attendance patterns reflect shifting geopolitical alignments amid the ongoing conflict.
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Sherpa guide missing for six days found crawling to Everest base camp
A Sherpa guide who disappeared on Mount Everest six days ago has been found alive, crawling back toward base camp after days alone at high altitude. The guide's survival through extreme conditions and terrain raises questions about what caused the initial separation and how he managed to navigate back despite the physical demands of the mountain.
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Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French cartoonist whose graphic novel *Persepolis* became an international bestseller and was adapted into an Oscar-nominated animated film, has died at 56. Her semi-autobiographical work documented life in Iran before and after the 1979 revolution, establishing her as a distinctive voice in comics and cinema.
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China bans four New Zealand lawmakers over visit to Taiwan
China has imposed travel bans on four New Zealand lawmakers in response to their recent visit to Taiwan, which Beijing views as a violation of its sovereignty claims. The sanctions reflect escalating tensions between China and countries that engage with Taiwan as a distinct political entity.
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Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort
Demonstrations in Albania have expanded over a luxury resort development backed by Jared Kushner, raising concerns about environmental impact and development decisions in the country. The project's connection to the Trump family has drawn scrutiny from both local protesters and EU officials monitoring Albania's governance standards.
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Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?
Germany failed to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in Tuesday's election, losing to competitors including Portugal and Austria despite being a major European economy. The outcome reflects divisions within the UN membership over Germany's foreign policy positions, though observers debate whether its stance on Israel was the decisive factor or one among several concerns about its geopolitical alignment.
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Tiananmen dissident lambasts China on massacre anniversary
A dissident who fled China marks the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre with public criticism of the government's crackdown and its continued suppression of commemoration. The effort to maintain international attention on the event faces competition from other global crises and geopolitical shifts that have redirected focus away from the massacre's legacy.
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Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City result in multiple deaths, with local medical authorities reporting figures ranging from nine to eleven casualties. The strikes occur amid the broader conflict between Israel and Gaza, where civilian toll remains a persistent concern for humanitarian organizations.
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