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Israeli Minister’s Remarks Spark Controversy After Soldiers Killed in Southern Lebanon Fighting
JERUSALEM / BEIRUT (HRNW)- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has sparked controversy with his comments following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers during military operations in southern Lebanon. According to media reports, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that four soldiers were killed during combat after their tank was struck near Kfar Tibnit in southern…
Macron Criticizes Israeli Military Strategy, Calls for Stronger Support for Lebanon
PARIS (HRNW)- French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized Israel’s military strategy in Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, saying that such policies are ultimately against Israel’s own long-term interests because they contribute to growing resentment and violence in the region. According to media reports, Macron made the remarks during an interview with French broadcaster…
Iran Postpones Switzerland Peace Talks Visit Amid Rising Tensions in Lebanon
TEHRAN (HRNW)- Iranian officials have postponed their planned visit to Switzerland for peace talks, following a similar decision by the United States, according to media reports. The Iranian Foreign Ministry told a news agency that the visit was delayed due to the ongoing situation in Lebanon and recent Israeli military operations in the country. Officials also…
Pentagon Seeks Additional $80 Billion from Congress for War Costs and Military Readiness
WASHINGTON (HRNW)- The United States Department of Defense (Pentagon) has informed members of Congress that it requires approximately $80 billion in additional funding to cover war-related expenses and maintain military readiness. According to media reports citing a Wall Street Journal report later referenced by Reuters, Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Feinberg recently told lawmakers that additional…
Trump Calls for Middle East-Wide Ceasefire, Says US Committed to Regional Peace
WASHINGTON (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to see an end to conflicts across the Middle East, stating that he expects a comprehensive ceasefire on all fronts following the signing of an agreement between the United States and Iran. According to media reports, President Trump emphasized that the United States remains committed to…
US-Iran Talks in Switzerland Canceled, Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Diplomatic Process
WASHINGTON / BERN (HRNW)- The scheduled talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland have been unexpectedly canceled, raising fresh questions about the future of diplomatic engagement between the two countries. According to media reports, the White House announced that US Vice President JD Vance will no longer travel to Switzerland for the planned negotiations….
Turkish Intelligence Arrests ISIS-K Media Chief, Renewing Concerns Over Terrorist Presence in Afghanistan
ANKARA / KABUL (HRNW)- Turkish intelligence agencies have reportedly arrested Ahmed Kazanji, described as the media chief of the militant group ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K), in an operation near a border region, according to reports cited by Turkey’s state-run news agency. According to the report, the arrested suspect is alleged to have played a role in the group’s…
U.S.–Iran Talks in Switzerland Cancelled
Bern (HRNW): The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that scheduled talks between the United States and Iran in Burgnestock will no longer take place. According to the statement, the decision came after the postponement of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s planned departure to Switzerland. A White House spokesperson said the Vice President…
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Individuals and Companies Linked to Hezbollah
Washington (HRNW): The United States has imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies linked to Hezbollah. According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the measures target individuals and entities involved in raising funds for Hezbollah. He stated that disarming Hezbollah is essential for peace in Lebanon. The U.S. Treasury Department also sanctioned Mahaad Qamati, deputy…
Iranian Foreign Minister: Ceasefire Across All Fronts, Including Lebanon, Is U.S. Responsibility
Tehran (HRNW): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that, under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, ensuring a ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, is the responsibility of the United States. According to Iranian media, Araghchi held a telephone conversation with the French Foreign Minister, during which they discussed regional developments, ceasefire efforts, and diplomatic…