Israel refuses to withdraw from south LebanonIsrael refuses to withdraw from south Lebanon

SOUTH LEBANON - On the eve of the expiration of the 60-day truce, and in conjunction with the formation of the new Lebanese cabinet, attention is focused on south Lebanon as Beirut continues to demand decision-makers in Washington and Paris to pressure Tel Aviv to withdraw from the occupied territories.

During his meeting with US General Jasper

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Fractured alliances: Trump's divided coalition on IranFractured alliances: Trump's divided coalition on Iran

TEHRAN – Since Donald Trump took office as the 47th U.S. president, the supposed unity that once characterized his support base against the Democratic Party has begun to fracture, revealing deep-seated divisions over the country’s foreign policy, particularly concerning Iran.

The Trump administration, now navigating its second term, faces a pivotal

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Iran-Russia treaty signals indifference to external pressures: PezeshkianIran-Russia treaty signals indifference to external pressures: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says the strategic agreement between Iran and Russia marks a significant moment in both countries' efforts to secure their sovereignty and resist external pressures from powers with expansionist ambitions.

In an exclusive interview with Russia’s TV Channel 1, Pezeshkian underscored that Iran is a l

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Hamas releases names of four Israeli captives it plans to free SaturdayHamas releases names of four Israeli captives it plans to free Saturday

Israel says it has received a list of four female captives Hamas is due to free on Saturday in what would be the second round of releases under the ceasefire deal agreed this month.

The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said the list was received through mediators, CNN reported.

Hamas said Friday it intends to release four female Israeli soldiers.

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2,400km of Iran&s coast fortified with network of hardened underground bases2,400km of Iran’s coast fortified with network of hardened underground bases

TEHRAN – Last week, Iranian television unveiled an underground base of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy in the Persian Gulf that made immediate headlines. The facility, housing numerous fast-attack craft, was widely viewed as a critical component of Iran's naval strategy, both defensive and offensive. 

This view seems to be accurate,

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Putin ‘ready for negotiations& with Trump on Ukraine warPutin ‘ready for negotiations’ with Trump on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to discuss the war in Ukraine with President Donald Trump and suggested it would be a good idea for them to meet, the Guardian reported on Friday.

In his first comments since Trump issued threats to inflict economic damage on Russia if it failed to end the war in Ukraine, Putin struck a

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