U.S. backs Israel’s right to self-defense in Lebanon border tensions
The U.S. government voiced concern on Sunday about growing tensions on the Israeli-Lebanese border, underscoring its support for Israel and warning Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah to refrain from actions that threatened Lebanese security.
Buoyed by state votes, Germany’s AfD takes aim at Merkel coalition
An emboldened far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) warned Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition partners they could not carry on as before after luring many of their voters to come second in two regional elections in eastern Germany on Sunday….
Kashmiri militant calls for Pakistan military intervention in disputed region
A Kashmiri militant commander said on Sunday that Pakistan should send troops to protect the people of India-controlled Kashmir if the United Nations does not send peacekeepers, after New Delhi revoked its autonomy last month.
Netanyahu: Israel ready for any scenario after Hezbollah clash
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel was prepared for any scenario after a cross-border clash with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, but neither side seemed eager for another conflict.
Italy’s PD says ‘doing our best’ to form new government with old rivals
The leader of Italy’s Democratic Party (PD) said on Sunday his team was working hard to form a new coalition government with once bitter adversaries from the 5-Star Movement, with a common agenda and a deal over cabinet posts still being hammered out.
Inspired by teen climate activist Thunberg, Latin American activists converge in Chile
Inspired by Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, a group of young activists from several Latin American countries have converged in Chile to exchange ideas on how to battle climate change.
Iran says Hezbollah’s attack on Israel’s army was a retaliatory move: IRNA
Hezbollah’s policy is aimed at safeguarding the interests of Lebanon, Iran’s state news agency IRNA quoted a senior Iranian security official as saying in reaction to the Iran-backed group’s attack on Israel’s army on Sunday.
Merkel allies weather far-right surge in German regional elections
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and her Social Democrat (SPD) coalition partners held off a surge in far right support in two state elections in eastern Germany on Sunday, averting an immediate crisis for the ruling alliance.
Netanyahu says Israel ready for any scenario after Hezbollah clash
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel was prepared for any scenario after a cross-border clash with Lebanon’s Hezbollah but neither side seemed eager for another conflict.
Bahrain instructs citizens to leave Lebanon over security incidents
Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday instructed its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately, citing “security events and developments”, after a week of growing tensions raised fears of a new war between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement.
