Diplomatic source: French efforts on Lebanon produced no results
The source added that the Paris-led discussions on establishing a mechanism to disarm Hezbollah failed to set a date and host city, or produce any concrete results.
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Iranian president admits: 'Disasters keep raining down on us, Israel's missiles are better'
Speaking with academics, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian voiced deep frustration, saying, “I don’t know what to do, please don’t curse me.” He blamed Iran’s problems on corruption and what he described as the “crazy” conduct of state institutions, rather than on the US or Israel. Referring to Operation Rising Lion, Pezeshkian acknowledged Israel’s military edge, saying, “Israel had better missiles, more accurate missiles and more of them.”
Ben Gurion tightens security after teens sneak onto flights without tickets
New boarding pass checks at entry follow security breaches where minors, including 13-year-old, evaded all checkpoints to reach aircraft.
Sydney police foil suspected attack targeting Bondi Beach massacre memorial
Counterterrorism units arrested seven men traveling from Victoria after intelligence warned of imminent threat. Operation came days after terror attack at Jewish gathering.
Israeli civilians cross into Gaza Strip as dozens attempt to breach border
Groups of Israelis attempted to cross the border with Gaza in two separate incidents within a short period of time. The IDF said that “IDF troops in the area returned them to Israeli territory. The civilians were under constant monitoring by IDF observation units.”
To boost birth rate: China imposes tax on condoms
The 13% VAT on contraceptives marks the first such levy in three decades as Beijing pursues aggressive pro-natalist policies amid demographic collapse.
Report: Erdogan asks Putin to take back S-400 missiles to appease US
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has raised with his Russian counterpart the possibility of returning the S-400 air defense systems to Moscow. The United States is holding ongoing talks with Turkey over its desire to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program, from which it was expelled in 2019 following its purchase of the Russian systems.
Thousands of Israelis receive text messages from Iranian Intelligence
“Iranian intelligence agencies are ready to receive your intelligence cooperation,” the text message said. Iranian operatives are conducting widespread online “spray and pray” outreach, targeting a broad range of sectors across Israeli society.
Netanyahu announces gas deal with Egypt
Netanyahu said the total value of the deal was estimated at about 112 billion shekels, roughly $34 billion, with 58 billion shekels, about $18 billion, expected to flow into state coffers.
The Trump offer: Inside the secret US-Iran talks during the June war
Iran was given, but rejected, a final off-ramp before US firepower joined Israel's bombing, Washington Post reports. The report discloses a secret, final diplomatic offer from the Trump administration to lift "all sanctions" if Tehran ended proxy support and replaced nuclear facilities.