The cease-fire goes into effect after Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire.
Israeli and Lebanese officials had confirmed they would implement the truce. Hezbollah acknowledged the cease-fire, but did not directly address whether it would follow it.
Lebanon
Israel escalates attacks on medics in Lebanon with deadly ‘quadruple tap’
Lebanese health ministry says killing of 91 healthcare workers shows ‘total disregard’ for international lawMiddle East crisis – live updatesWhen they received the call to respond to an Israeli airstrike in the city of Mayfadoun, in southern Lebanon, m…
A Timeline of the Lebanon-Israel Relationship
Israeli and Lebanese officials this week met in Washington for direct talks between two nations, which have technically been at war since 1948.
A Timeline of the Lebanon-Israel Relationship
Israeli and Lebanese officials this week met in Washington for direct talks between two nations, which have technically been at war since 1948.
Diplomacy Efforts to End the Wars in the Middle East Intensify
A flurry of diplomatic efforts was underway to halt the fighting in the Middle East.
Gunfire reported in Beirut as truce comes into effect – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Our live coverage continues hereIran has stopped all petrochemical exports to prioritise domestic supply and prevent shortages of raw materials, Reuters reported.The state-owned National Petrochemical Company ordered firms to s…
MEA Reveals Modi-Trump Call, Jaishankar-Puri Gulf Outreach Amid Iran War
India’s diplomatic machinery is in full swing as the Ministry of External Affairs revealed details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s phone call with US President Donald Trump amid the ongoing Iran War 2026.The conversation centred on securing the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring regional stability, while Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri intensified outreach to
Iran And Pakistan To Discuss U.S. Messages To Tehran As Asim Munir Lands In Iran
Iran and Pakistan are set to engage in detailed discussions in Tehran on Thursday, according to reports from the Tasnim news agency. The talks come at a time when messages between Iran and the United States have been exchanged since Sunday, highlighting ongoing diplomatic activity in the region.The discussions between Tehran and Islamabad are expected to focus on these communications, with
India’s Diplomatic Balancing Act: Strategic Outreach And Energy Pragmatism Amid Global Uncertainty
In a detailed inter-ministerial briefing held in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs outlined India’s recent diplomatic initiatives designed to safeguard economic interests and maritime security. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised the importance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent conversation with US President Donald Trump, describing it as a cornerstone of India’s
Iran Acquired Chinese Satellite To Track And Attack US Bases: Report
Iran relied on a Chinese-built satellite it quietly obtained last year to help track US military positions across the Middle East during the recent conflict, the Financial Times has reported.The satellite, known as TEE-01B, was originally developed and launched by the Chinese firm Earth Eye Company before being transferred to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Aerospace Force.Earth Eye