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AI summaryIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military has been instructed to use 'full force' in Lebanon, even during the ceasefire, if soldiers face any threat. The decision follows the killing of an Israeli soldier and comes amid ongoing negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.
AI summaryIran has signaled it will not resume direct talks with the United States until Washington lifts its naval blockade, according to Iranian media reports. The decision follows ongoing indirect contacts via Pakistani mediators and comes amid a fragile ceasefire."
AI summaryThe IDF confirmed that Hezbollah opened fire on UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, killing one French soldier and wounding three others. French President Macron held Hezbollah responsible and demanded arrests, while Lebanon's PM and UN chief condemned the attack.
AI summaryFollowing five days of US- and Qatar-mediated talks in Switzerland, the DR Congo government and the AFC/M23 rebel group have agreed to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries and release prisoners within 10 days. The two sides also signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a ceasefire monitoring mechanism, though fighting has continued despite a US-brokered peace deal in December.
AI summaryThe IDF has established a 'Forward Defense Line' and so-called 'Yellow Line' in southern Lebanon, with five divisions operating in the area. The move has raised concerns over its legality under international law, drawn vows of resistance from Hezbollah, and prompted Lebanon's president to plan direct talks with Israel.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump announced that American negotiators will travel to Islamabad for a second round of talks with Iran, while repeating threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure if no deal is reached. Iran has so far denied participation, accusing the US of violating the ceasefire through a naval blockade, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalate.
AI summaryIsrael has established a military demarcation line in southern Lebanon, dubbed the 'Yellow Line', drawing comparisons to similar measures in Gaza. Hezbollah and Lebanese officials reject it as a violation of the ceasefire and an occupation of sovereign territory. The move has raised concerns about the stability of the US-backed ceasefire and the prospects for peace.
AI summaryDespite mutual signals of progress, Iran and the United States remain far from a final agreement, with the Strait of Hormuz closure and the US naval blockade as key sticking points. The ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday, raising concerns of renewed hostilities.
AI summaryUN officials report a sharp deterioration in South Sudan, with a 40% increase in deaths and injuries in 2025, persisting intercommunal violence, and a peacekeeping mission hampered by budget cuts. The Security Council's renewal of UNMISS's mandate is under scrutiny amid accusations of US and government obstruction.
AI summaryA new UNFPA assessment based on focus groups across Sudan reveals that 76% of women aged 25-49 feel unsafe in displacement camps and beyond, amid a conflict entering its fourth year. The agency reports widespread gender-based violence, difficulty in reporting cases, and a strong priority among women for economic empowerment.
AI summaryThe IGAD special envoy to Sudan has announced that the 'quintet' group will host more inclusive meetings next month, aiming to bring together all Sudanese factions that did not attend the Berlin conference. The move comes amid criticism from 25 groups aligned with the armed forces who rejected the conference's selective invitations.
AI summaryA coalition of Western and regional governments welcomed the signing of Libya's first unified national budget in more than ten years, calling it a critical step toward economic coordination and stability.
AI summaryA French peacekeeper was killed and three others wounded in an attack on a UN patrol in southern Lebanon, with French President Emmanuel Macron holding Hezbollah responsible. Hezbollah denied any involvement, and Lebanese authorities have launched investigations into the incident amid a fragile ceasefire.
AI summaryAs the US Navy faces limited mine-clearing capabilities, the threat of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz remains a key concern. Germany has offered assistance, but Iran's denial of knowledge about the mines complicates any clearing effort. Experts note that the mere threat of mines is enough to deter passage, leaving seafarers and trade at risk.
AI summaryBushra Bibi, wife of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan, has asked the Islamabad High Court to suspend her seven-year sentence in the £190 million corruption case, citing an eye surgery performed without her family's prior knowledge. Her party, the PTI, has also raised concerns over her health, saying she was taken to hospital after reports of a vision problem.
AI summaryA 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has sent tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese back to southern Lebanon, where they are finding homes reduced to rubble and lives forever altered. With over 2,000 dead and more than a million displaced, the return is a mix of relief, determination, and mourning as the fragile truce holds.
AI summaryTens of thousands of displaced Lebanese are returning home despite ongoing Israeli shelling and demolitions, as a fragile ceasefire holds. Lebanese authorities report nearly 40,000 homes damaged or destroyed, and aid groups struggle to meet needs.
AI summaryThe Trump administration renewed a one-month waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil at sea, reversing an earlier decision not to extend sanctions relief. The move aims to ease global energy prices roiled by the US-Israeli war with Iran, but drew criticism from Ukraine and US lawmakers.
AI summaryThe UN’s humanitarian chief has warned that South Sudan is at risk of slipping into ‘full-scale famine and collapse’ as fighting intensifies and aid access remains blocked. Nearly 7.9 million people face severe hunger, with four counties in Jonglei and Upper Nile at risk of famine. Displaced people in Nyatim village were reportedly denied aid by authorities, leading to dozens of deaths.
AI summaryIran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but President Trump insists the US naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain until a deal is signed. The move comes amid a fragile ceasefire, with conflicting signals from Tehran and Washington over the terms of any agreement.