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Middle East conflict

live Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon as Rubio promotes peace deal

Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, highlighting a hurdle to Iran-U.S. peace talks, as the top U.S. diplomat tours the Middle East to win over allies sceptical about a proposed deal.

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Khamenei

Iran prepares massive funeral for Khamenei months after Israeli-U.S. strike

Iran is preparing for a week-long farewell to former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February during Israeli-U.S. air raids. His state funeral and burial will begin on 4 July amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington.

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China

China probes senior defence and space official over alleged discipline violations

China’s anti-corruption authorities have launched an investigation into Bian Zhigang, a senior defence and space official, over suspected serious violations of discipline and law, officials said on Wednesday.

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Pentagon blacklist

China’s Alibaba sues Pentagon over Chinese military blacklist

Alibaba, one of the world's largest technology and e-commerce companies, has sued the U.S. Pentagon after being added to a blacklist of firms it claims support China's military, escalating a dispute with potentially significant consequences for the company.

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Israel-Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon discuss U.S.-backed plan for troop withdrawal

Israel and Lebanon are discussing a U.S.-backed proposal that would see Israeli forces withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon and transfer control of those areas to the Lebanese army, according to officials from both sides.