Israel, Hezbollah clash ahead of US-hosted talks
The clashes came after Lebanon said Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal for a 'mutual cessation of attacks'.
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Business
Wall Street futures steady as investors await Mideast deal updates
Investors are likely to remain highly sensitive to both geopolitical headlines and incoming inflation data in the weeks ahead.
Business
S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs as US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire
Renewed confidence in AI and earnings growth momentum have underscored the recent rally despite the Middle East tensions, which have increased inflationary expectations.
Highlight
Israeli PM orders army to take control of 70% of Gaza Strip
Gaza remains gripped by daily violence, with both the Israeli military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce in effect since Oct 10.
World
Israeli soldier killed by Hezbollah drone near Lebanon border, says military
A military statement named her as 20-year-old Sergeant Rotem Yanai, who was killed during operational activity in northern Israel.
Super Highlight
Israel declares most of south Lebanon ‘combat zones’
The first such sweeping warning since an April 17 ceasefire came as Israel's military launched broad raids on the country's south and east.
World
Iran state TV says US commits to end naval blockade under draft deal
In return, Iran will allow commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to resume to pre-war levels within one month, according to the draft.
World
WHO chief says DR Congo facing ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the conflict raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak and urges an immediate ceasefire.
World
Trump’s Board of Peace fund is empty
A source said money had not been deposited because the fund was designed for Gaza's reconstruction and development phase, which has not yet begun.
World
Hezbollah clashes with Israeli troops north of Lebanon’s Litani river
Israel’s army renewed an evacuation warning for Nabatieh after issuing a similar order a day earlier, saying it would act against Hezbollah, which it accuses of violating the ceasefire.
World
Iran says ‘low’ possibility of return to war with US
The statement came a day after Iran accused the US of breaching the April ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after the most serious strikes since the truce…
International
Iran condemns US strikes as ‘gross violation’ of ceasefire
Iran says the US has committed a "gross violation" of the ceasefire with new air strikes it launched on the country in the past 48 hours.