Breakfast News Recap: Iran tensions flare as Venezuela reels from quakes and UK rescue teams deploy
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire after a cargo ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and Washington released footage of strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions after the attack on a Singapore flagged vessel. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington that is meant to guide further negotiations, while Israeli prosecutors charged six settlers over an attack on Deir Dibwan and a mosque in the occupied West Bank. 🔗 🔗 Tens of thousands also gathered in Beirut’s... [Continue Reading]
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Tens of thousands join Beirut Ashura procession in Hezbollah show of force
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Beirut's southern suburbs on Saturday for what was described as the largest Ashura procession in the Lebanese capital in years. The event, held during a sacred day of mourning for Shiite Muslims, also became a public display of support for Hezbollah. Participants dressed in black filled the streets as the group sought to project influence amid pressure to give up its weapons.The procession came after months of deadly Israeli bombardment and at a time when Hezbollah is facing mounting calls to disarm. People at the gathering waved Hezbollah and Iranian flags, while some... [Continue Reading]
Hezbollah demands full Israeli withdrawal as Lebanon-Israel talks extend amid fresh strikes
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has renewed his demand that Israel withdraw completely from Lebanese territory, as US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel were extended for another day. He said Israel must leave "unconditionally" and rejected any normalisation with Israel in a televised address delivered on Ashura. The remarks came as fighting and diplomacy continued in parallel, with Israeli forces still reported to be present in parts of southern Lebanon.The latest round of negotiations was expected to continue on Friday, with the extension aimed at reaching an agreement. According to the supplied material, Lebanese officials began direct talks with Israel in... [Continue Reading]

