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India condemns attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, calls for immediate investigation and accountability

India has strongly condemned an attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon. A Serbian Blue Helmet was killed and two others were injured. India is calling for a thorough investigation to bring those responsible to justice. The nation also stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of UN peacekeepers. This…

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UNIFIL peacekeeper killed and two others injured in shelling in southern Lebanon

The UN peacekeeping mission called attacks on peacekeepers 'grave violations of international humanitarian law' and has opened an investigation into the incident. It is unclear where the shelling originated from.

Euronews

Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers Day

Two Indian peacekeepers will be honored posthumously by the UN for their ultimate sacrifice. Major Abhilasha Barak of India will receive the Military Gender Advocate of the Year award. India is a significant contributor to UN peacekeeping missions. The UN commemorates peacekeepers annually on May 29. This year's theme is…

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Journalism has never been a more dangerous pursuit

Facts can be expensive in a dangerous world. I have covered some brutal wars during my three decades at the Guardian, but journalists are now actively targeted in a way I have never seen

The Guardian - UK

Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing 22

Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon hard, killing 22 people including children. These deadly raids occurred just before crucial talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington. The violence has escalated significantly since a ceasefire was announced. Homes have been damaged and destroyed.

The Economic Times

Indonesian peacekeeper dies of wounds suffered in Lebanon last month, UNIFIL says

His death brings the number of peacekeepers killed since the start of the most recent war between Israel and Hezbollah on 2 March to six.

Euronews

UN 'working on' keeping presence in Lebanon after UNIFIL mandate expires in 2027

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon has served fulfilled peacekeeping duties between Israel and Lebanon since 1978 but finds itself caught in the crossfire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.

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France holds national tribute for soldier killed in Lebanon

The Minister for the Armed Forces, Catherine Vautrin, the Chief of Staff of the Army and General Pierre Schill preside over a national tribute ceremony in Montauban to honour the memory of Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio.

Euronews

Second French peacekeeper dies after ambush blamed on Hezbollah, Macron says

Established in 1978, UNIFIL has more than 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries who patrol the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel.

Euronews

Macron urges Israel to withdraw from Lebanon as Salam calls for €500m in aid

French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Paris late on Tuesday, with both leaders using the meeting to push for stability in southern Lebanon and to rally support for a country reeling from weeks of war.

Radio France Internationale

France's president to welcome Lebanon's PM amid fragile ceasefire and tensions with Israel

The visit highlights France's efforts to back the Lebanese state even as its diplomatic standing with Israel weakens.

Euronews

Macron to press Lebanon ceasefire and sovereignty in Paris talks

French President Emmanuel Macron is to reaffirm France’s commitment to the ceasefire in Lebanon and support for the country's territorial integrity

The Independent UK

French soldier killed in Lebanon in attack on UN peacekeepers

A French soldier was killed and three others were wounded in an attack on UN peacekeepers on Saturday, President Emmanuel Macron announced, saying that the evidence suggested Hezbollah was responsible. The militant group has denied involvement.

Radio France Internationale

Israel and Lebanon have ‘wonderful exchange’ but remain in deadlock after first talks in decades

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the talks a "historic opportunity" but made it clear that no immediate breakthrough agreement was anticipated

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Italy halts Israel defence agreement renewal, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says

Rome froze its defence deal with Israel on Tuesday after an incident in Lebanon involving a UN peacekeepers convoy and sharp criticism from Antonio Tajani over attacks on Lebanese civilians in Israel's ongoing war against Hezbollah.

The Independent UK

The Latest: US military warns it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement

Euronews

Israeli strikes kill seven in Beirut as it vows to occupy southern Lebanon after war ends

Heavy strikes hit Lebanon's capital Beirut overnight as Israel claimed it had struck a "senior Hezbollah commander" and another member of the group. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country's military intends to occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon.

The Guardian - UK

Israel vows to occupy swathes of southern Lebanon to expand buffer zone

Defence minister outlines plans to destroy all homes and villages in area ‘in accordance with the model in Gaza’

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Indonesia demands investigation into ‘heinous attack’ on three UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Israeli attack sees first deaths of UN peacekeeping forces in the region in latest attack on Hezbollah

Euronews

UN Security Council to hold emergency session after peacekeeper deaths in Lebanon

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said two of its personnel were killed Monday in an explosion and another died late Sunday when a projectile hit their position. The UN force said it launched an investigation into the separate incidents.

Evening Standard

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘safe and accounted for’ – McEntee

Helen McEntee was speaking following the deaths of three peacekeepers in Lebanon in the previous 24 hours.

The Independent UK

Explosion kills two UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

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Two UN peacekeepers killed after explosion in southern Lebanon

Unifil has launched an investigation into the deaths

Evening Standard

Irish premier condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeeper in Lebanon

There are more than 300 Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon as part of a long-standing UN mission.

Euronews

Trump says deal could be reached 'soon' as Iran warns against US ground invasion

Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after Iranian electrical facilities came under attack, cutting power to parts of Tehran and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claims the war has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached "soon" with Tehran.

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