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The Lebanese government is under pressure to prevent a war in the Ali Taher area, as the US and Iran agree to extend their 60-day ceasefire. Meanwhile, Hezbollah is resisting the government's decision to disarm and is seeking to maintain its military capabilities.
Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene claims that President Donald Trump's administration is discussing using nuclear weapons against Iran as Washington struggles to sustain its months-long war.
Israel strikes Lebanon as U.S. prepares fresh Iran sanctions
Israel strikes Lebanon, killing 11 people, in retaliation for a Hezbollah attack. The US prepares fresh sanctions on Iran as negotiations stall.
Senegal hikes fuel prices amid surge in global oil markets
Senegal has raised fuel prices due to the sharp rise in global oil costs. Super petrol now costs 990 CFA francs a litre, up by 70 francs, while diesel has risen to 755 CFA francs, an increase of 75 francs.
Conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over the status of talks to end their five-month-old war boosted uncertainty on Tuesday, with the latest attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz highlighting risks to global energy flows.
House prices have fallen in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth as the market downturn spreads across Australia. The median home price has fallen about $19,000 below its March peak.
The Bank of Japan is set to keep interest rates steady on Friday but leave scope for further hikes with hawkish communication, as the economy faces mounting inflationary pressure from the Middle East war, a weak yen and robust global AI demand.
Smaller dialysis operators in Singapore are warning that out-of-pocket fees for patients may rise due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which is driving up operating costs. The conflict has led to higher energy prices and disruptions to global medical supply chains, ma…