Displaced Lebanese remain skeptical despite extended truce

In the coastal city of Sidon, displaced families sheltering from months of conflict express little relief at the extension of a fragile truce between Lebanon and Israel. While Donald Trump voiced optimism about a path toward peace, many civilians – up…

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US envoys to travel to Islamabad despite Iran ruling out direct negotiations with US

US envoys are expected to travel to Pakistan on Saturday in a new bid to salvage ceasefire talks with Tehran, even as Iran ruled out direct negotiations with US representatives as its top diplomat arrived in Islamabad. The latest effort to broker a de…

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Mali live: Army says armed ‘terrorist’ groups launch attacks on military positions nationwide

Mali’s ​army ​said on Saturday that unidentified armed “terrorist” groups ​had attacked ‌⁠military positions ‌in the ⁠capital and in several towns in the country’s interior, with fighting ongoing. Journalists reported hearing gunfire at the country’s …

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