live Trump sees 'progress' in Israel-Lebanon talks as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump said he sees progress between Israel and Lebanon after talks with Netanyahu, while Hezbollah has rejected a new ceasefire ...
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Hezbollah has rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Lebanon, while Israel says it will keep troops in the country and continue military operations. The move deals a blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to ease regional tensions and revive talks with Iran, which has linked any agreement with Washington to a ceasefire in Lebanon.
The U.S. House has approved a bill providing new aid to Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia, after a group of Republicans joined Democrats to support the measure. Ukraine hailed the vote as "an important step forward", but the bill still faces major obstacles in the Senate and could be vetoed by President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet for direct talks aimed at ending the war. In an open letter, Zelenskyy said Russians were growing weary of the conflict and warned that Ukraine would continue fighting unless Moscow chose a path to peace.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on 8-9 June at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, marking his first trip to the country in nearly seven years. The visit comes as Beijing seeks to strengthen ties with its long-time ally amid Pyongyang's growing relationship with Russia and renewed diplomatic activity across the region.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of trying to 'fuel division' in Britain after the billionaire commented on a high-profile murder case that has sparked public anger and protests. Starmer said Musk should stop interfering in UK politics, while reiterating that concerns over the police handling of the case must be properly addressed.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Albania in recent days to protest against a luxury tourism project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, and his wife Ivanka Trump.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said in a statement that its Aerospace Force did not strike the Kuwait Airport passenger terminal on Wednesday, and that the destruction was instead caused by a failed U.S. Patriot missile.
Bolivia’s Defence Minister has resigned amid widening unrest over government austerity measures, which have led to protesters blocking roads into the country’s two largest cities.
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.
Protesters chanted “I can’t breathe” and threw bins at police in Southampton on Tuesday (2 June) after footage emerged showing murdered teenager Henry Nowak being arrested as he lay dying from a stab wound.
A blaze at a popular market in northeast Thailand sent vendors fleeing and left five people in hospital, with police investigating a suspected electrical short circuit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet for direct talks aimed at ending the war between their countries, saying Ukraine remains ready for peace but will continue fighting if no agreement can be reached.
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would provide new aid to Ukraine and impose additional sanctions on Russia, marking the latest instance of Republican lawmakers breaking ranks with President Donald Trump and party leaders.
Bosnia’s international peace oversight body failed on Thursday to reach agreement on a successor to Germany’s Christian Schmidt, who unexpectedly stepped down last month, claiming he had come under pressure from the United States.
China has criticised planned maritime boundary discussions between Japan and the Philippines, arguing that the waters involved fall within an area where Beijing claims maritime rights and jurisdiction.
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