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Vanishing act by Israeli ‘spy’ in Lebanon puts Ukraine embassy under lens, Hezbollah left fuming

The Mossad 'spy', holding Ukrainian citizenship, has upended Lebanese politics after escaping a Hezbollah prison and allegedly seeking refuge in Ukrainian Embassy, reports AP.

Iran-Israel strikes LIVE UPDATES | Iran military says ops against Israel halted, Iranian media reports

Iran and Israel Sunday exchanged strikes for the first time since the April ceasefire. US President Donald Trump had urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to...

‘Everybody hates you now’—what furious Trump told Netanyahu after Beirut strikes

According to report by Axios, Trump used profane language in the call, questioning Israel’s military strategy. It was described as one of the most heated talks between him and Netanyahu.

Why Israel’s capture of crusade-linked Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon is unlike any other siege

Though Beaufort is regarded as one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the Near East, its importance has more to do with geography.

Iran to halt talks with US over Israeli assault in Lebanon, reports Iranian state media

Negotiators will suspend “talks and the exchange of documents through mediators” the semi-official Tasnim new agency reported, citing a statement.

Tel Aviv-Beirut ceasefire teeters as Hezbollah influence in Lebanon faces new test

Hezbollah is accused of dragging Lebanon back into war as it resists diplomacy amid waning domestic support and divide with govt.

West Asia war LIVE UPDATES | Lebanon truce & Trump in no rush to end war as Iran talks drag on

The standoff between the US and Iran has choked off nearly all exports through the Strait of Hormuz, with no end in sight. Stay tuned for live updates

West Asia war: Hopes for US, Iran peace deal grow, Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire

US is talking up hopes for a peace deal with Iran and Israel's cabinet discussed a ceasefire in Lebanon.

West Asia war HIGHLIGHTS: Iran wants a deal ‘very badly’, says Trump after US blockade takes effect

Peace talks between US & Iran in Islamabad this weekend ended in a stalemate. Here are the highlights of the day.

Israel, Hezbollah & Litani line: Why Lebanon is sticking point in US-Iran ‘ceasefire’ | Cut the Clutter

In Episode 1824 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why a supposed ceasefire in West Asia coexists with continued fighting in Lebanon.

On Camera

Don’t compare Sejal Pawar’s crass joke to the 370 biryani vasooli guy

Sejal Pawar’s clip began circulating on social media only after Himanshu Jhangra was fired from his job after a social media firestorm over his remarks.

India moves to diversify pharma exports & cut US market dependence, eyes $130 billion target by 2030

Commerce ministry kicks off measures to insulate drug makers in wake of West Asia crisis. Renewed focus on Europe, Latin America, Africa among steps to grow ‘pharmacy of the world’.

How an Indian company tried to take HAL for a ride on Tejas Mk1A project

HAL has lodged an FIR. The private company had also previously supplied bigger components for other aerospace projects, including the Sukhoi fighter fleet and Dornier aircraft.

Three destroyers of Brand India. It’s all in our cities

The central curse of our urban governance isn’t that more voters live in these slummified villages. It’s that the political class panders to them instead of improving their quality of life.