Middle East

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Israel-Lebanon

Lebanon sees fragile calm after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

Fighting in southern Lebanon eased on Monday after a U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending months of regional conflict was announced, although uncertainty remained over how the deal would be implemented on the ground.

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Middle East conflict

UN rights chief urges restraint after U.S.-Iran peace deal

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday welcomed the newly announced peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, urging all parties to exercise restraint and work towards a lasting settlement.

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View from Afghanistan

Afghanistan seeks stronger banking ties with U.S. business chamber

Da Afghanistan Bank, the country's central bank, has discussed expanding banking and trade relations with the Afghanistan–U.S. Joint Chamber of Commerce as the country seeks to strengthen financial services for traders and support private sector growth.

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Israel-Gaza

Four killed in Gaza as ceasefire talks struggle to make progress

Four Palestinians, including an eight-year-old boy, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza on Monday (8 June), according to local health officials, as mediators continued efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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Middle East conflict

Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire as talks resume

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire after U.S.-backed talks in Washington. The deal requires Hezbollah to halt attacks and withdraw from southern Lebanon, while both sides will resume direct talks later this month aimed at reaching a broader agreement.

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