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Iran says no progress in talks with US as Lebanon sees more clashes

A destroyed retail store in Tyre, Lebanon, on June 2. Fighting persisted in Lebanon on June 4 despite the declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and the country.
A destroyed retail store in Tyre, Lebanon, on June 2. Fighting persisted in Lebanon on June 4 despite the declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and the country.

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

The May poll showed residents in Israel's north abandoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud more quickly than voters elsewhere.
The May poll showed residents in Israel's north abandoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud more quickly than voters elsewhere.

Israel continues strikes in Lebanon despite ceasefire deal

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says both agree on disarming Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and the US president share the goal of demilitarising Lebanon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and the US president share the goal of demilitarising Lebanon.

Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel, testing US-mediated deal

Rescue workers use an excavator as they search for people on June 2, 2026, under the rubble of a building that was hit in an Israeli strike in the southern port city of Tyre.
Rescue workers use an excavator as they search for people on June 2, 2026, under the rubble of a building that was hit in an Israeli strike in the southern port city of Tyre.

Lebanon says Israel strikes near Beirut and across south

Lebanese soldiers secure the site of an Israeli drone strike that killed the passengers of a vehicle on the Khaldeh highway at the southern entrance to Beirut on June 3.
Lebanese soldiers secure the site of an Israeli drone strike that killed the passengers of a vehicle on the Khaldeh highway at the southern entrance to Beirut on June 3.

‘Crazy’: Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and US President Donald Trump taking part in a press conference in Florida, in December 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and US President Donald Trump taking part in a press conference in Florida, in December 2025.

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

FILE PHOTO: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony commemorating Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers, or Yom HaZikaron, at the Military Cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem April 21, 2026. ILIA YEFIMOVICH/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony commemorating Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers, or Yom HaZikaron, at the Military Cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem April 21, 2026. ILIA YEFIMOVICH/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Israel strikes southern Lebanon after holding off Beirut attack

A faulty interceptor missile launched by Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system disintegrates above southern Lebanon.
A faulty interceptor missile launched by Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system disintegrates above southern Lebanon.

Iran studying deal to halt war as conflict hardens into stalemate

People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran on June 1.
People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran on June 1.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.