Hezbollah’s Drones

The militant group is looking more capable now than it did when Israeli forces marched into Lebanon three months ago. Here’s how it gained an edge.

By Katrin Bennhold

Israel, Hezbollah continue to trade blows despite Trump announcing deal

Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported several Israeli strikes across the south on Tuesday. Hezbollah, meanwhile, said it attacked Israeli troops in southern Lebanese lands they occupy, but has not claimed attacks in Israel.

Israel strikes southern Lebanon despite Trump’s effort to shore up ceasefire

Warplanes carry out dozens of airstrikes and Israeli army issues evacuation warning for city of Nabatiyeh Israeli warplanes have launched dozens of strikes across southern Lebanon despite a new agreement supposedly brokered by Donald Trump aiming to bolster the tattered ceasefire in Lebanon. The US president said on Monday that he had stopped an imminent Israeli strike on Beirut and that he had spoken to Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and representatives of Hezbollah and both ag...

By Jason Burke International security correspondent

Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill about Cuba

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Cuba needs systemic reforms. But the administration is talking to Cuban officials like ex-leader Raul Castro's grandson.

By Michele Kelemen

Lebanon hopes crunch talks in Washington will halt an Israeli invasion

What will Israel and Lebanon discuss in Washington, as Hezbollah and Israel continue to battle in south Lebanon.

Iran has mined 'large segments' of Hormuz Strait, Secretary of State Rubio says

Rubio called Iran's actions illegal in testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

US wants to end waivers on Russian oil sanctions as soon as possible, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the country would like to lift exemptions on oil sanctions against Russia in the near future.

By Ivanna Kostina,Alona Mazurenko

Rubio says US and China must keep talking despite deep differences

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said “significant irritants” remained in the US-China relationship but that Washington and Beijing needed to keep talking to stop flashpoints from erupting. At a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Tuesday, Rubio said both countries – the world’s two largest economies and most powerful militaries – must communicate to “de-escalate potential points of conflict that could lead to something broader”. “The Chinese government and the US government have t...

By Dewey Sim,Mark Magnier

Israel kills 8 in southern Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate

Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed eight people, including a father and his two children

By Via AP news wire

Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Marco Rubio says Iran Supreme Leader 'increasingly engaging'

In a surprising announcement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is not only alive but also taking a more hands-on approach in governance. This update comes after the February 28, 2026, attack in Tehran, which claimed the life of his father, former leader Ali Khamenei, among others.

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Would like to end sanctions waivers on Russian oil: Rubio

In March this year, the Trump administration issued two 30-day licences which allowed the purchase of previously sanctioned Russian and Iranian energy

Iran has to reopen Hormuz, will negotiate ‘aspects of nuclear programme’, says Marco Rubio

Israel-Lebanon talks resume, Hezbollah keeps fighting in violation of agreement with Trump - report

“Our logic is to contain the fighting in Lebanon and not make it an issue in negotiations,” a US administration source said.

Israel, Hezbollah trade blows as diplomats meet in US

Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire while Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in Washington for direct talks.

Marco Rubio Says US Considering Naming Official To Run Ebola Response

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a House of Representatives committee on Tuesday that the Trump administration is considering appointing a single official to coordinate its response to the Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Rubio signals Iran nuclear talks amid escalating scrutiny on Capitol Hill over war

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday told lawmakers that Iran had agreed to begin limited negotiations over its nuclear programme, marking what he described as a tentative but meaningful shift in Tehran’s posture as the United States-led conflict continues to destabilise the Middle East. Rubio said that Iran had also indicated interest in discussing parts of its nuclear programme that it had previously refused to engage on, but he cautioned that this did not ensure the neg...

By none@none.com (Anwar Iqbal)

Rubio says Mojtaba Khamenei alive and 'increasingly engaging'

Tells Senate sanctions relief depends on Iran ending nuclear activities

By AFP

Iran agrees to negotiate parts of nuclear program: Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Iran has agreed to discuss previously off-limits aspects of its nuclear program, raising hopes that ongoing negotiations could...

Iran plans three-day funeral for late supreme leader

Iran announces a three-day state funeral for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in US-Israeli strikes. Millions expected to attend the Iran funeral. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-plans-three-day-funeral-for-late-supreme-leader/

By Punch Newspapers

Iran leader Mojtaba Khamenei alive, ‘increasingly engaging’ – Rubio

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, succeeded his father Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the first wave of US-Israeli strikes that launched the war on February 28. The post Iran leader Mojtaba Khamenei alive, ‘increasingly engaging’ – Rubio appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah