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Lebanon pursues peace. Hezbollah pursues Iran's agenda

Lebanon

Lebanon pursues peace. Hezbollah pursues Iran's agenda

Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc, known as "Loyalty to Resistance," issued a statement Friday rejecting and condemning all direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, declaring that "any outcome or result from this diplomatic process is of no concern to us whatsoever."

Tehran hands new peace proposal to Washington via mediators

Iran

Tehran hands new peace proposal to Washington via mediators

Tehran has submitted its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States, Iranian state media and a Pakistani official said on Friday, a move that could offer hope for breaking a deadlock in efforts to end the Iran war.

Activists diverted to Crete after Gaza flotilla intercept

Gaza

Activists diverted to Crete after Gaza flotilla intercept

More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists aboard aid ships bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized their vessels in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said.

UAE says Tehran cannot be trusted on Hormuz

United Arab Emirates

UAE says Tehran cannot be trusted on Hormuz

A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Friday Tehran could not be trusted over any unilateral arrangements it makes for the Strait of Hormuz, in a sign of deep mistrust on all sides as efforts to end the Iran war remained at an impasse.

Trump praises Zaidi after Iraq PM nomination

Iraq

Trump praises Zaidi after Iraq PM nomination

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination to be next prime minister of Iraq on Thursday, saying that he looked forward to a highly productive new relationship.

Iran war forces Dubai restaurants to shrink menus

Dubai

Iran war forces Dubai restaurants to shrink menus

Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican cuisine and key for her colourful and spicy dishes.

Art jury resignation throws Venice Biennale into chaos

Politics

Art jury resignation throws Venice Biennale into chaos

The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has resigned, organisers said on Thursday, a week after the panel announced it would not hand out awards to artists from Russia or Israel.

Inside Iran’s propaganda campaign

Iran

Inside Iran’s propaganda campaign

Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks, and also restated its claim to the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U.S. plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway.

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