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Israel strikes central Beirut as Lebanon death toll tops 630

Israel strikes central Beirut as Lebanon death toll tops 630

Israel's UN envoy says Israeli forces would continue to operate in Lebanon 'as long (as) there will be a threat against us'

Asia
Kremlin says it is in constant touch with Iranian leaders

Kremlin says it is in constant touch with Iranian leaders

Russia says it is always ready to do what it can to restore peace and stability in the region

Europe
Explosion hits US embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage, thick smoke

Explosion hits US embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage, thick smoke

Oslo police say the blast had occurred at the entry to the consular section

Middle East
Iran fires back at bases and ships despite war's most intensive strikes

Iran fires back at bases and ships despite war's most intensive strikes

Iran's military command says it would respond with attacks on banks that do business with the United States or Israel

North America
Democrats criticize Trump for failing to explain Iran war goals

Democrats criticize Trump for failing to explain Iran war goals

Eleven days into the war on Iran, US Democrats say the White House still fails to explain Trump’s reasons and goals for the conflict.