Israel strikes Hezbollah target in Beirut’s southern suburbs, escalating tensions despite ceasefire agreement.
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Japan Pledges $1.65 Million To Aid Vulnerable Communities In Afghanistan, Lebanon, And Yemen
Japan provides $1.65M aid to support healthcare and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen amid crises.
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Foreign Ministers of Iran and Pakistan Hold Consultations on the Sidelines of the D8 Summit in Cairo
Iran and Pakistan’s Foreign Ministers discuss regional issues, Israeli aggression, and D8 summit outcomes in Cairo.
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D-8 Summit 2024: Leaders Focus on Economic Cooperation
D-8 Summit 2024: Leaders gather to enhance economic ties and discuss global challenges, with focus on Gaza and Lebanon.
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Independent Palestinian state only ‘avenue toward peace’: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s support for an independent Palestinian state at the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 40 people around Baalbek
Israeli strikes on Baalbek and Beirut kill dozens as conflict with Hezbollah escalates; diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
South Asian Nations Express Concern for Beirut
Explosions in Beirut A fire at a warehouse containing explosives, nearly 2700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, at the Port of Beirut led to the blast. The blast left more than 3,000 people wounded, and over 135 casualties have been reported so far. Lebanese
