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Israel army chief vows to act 'decisively' against Hezbollah in south Lebanon

Israel army chief vows to act 'decisively' against Hezbollah in south Lebanon

Israel's army chief Eyal Zamir vowed decisive action against Hezbollah in south Lebanon, warning of a rapid return to offensive operations.

Asia
India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortages

India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortages

India is expanding domestic crude oil exploration after Middle East war disruptions exposed its heavy reliance on imports, the oil minister says

Europe
Outgoing UK PM Starmer warns successor to remain active on international stage

Outgoing UK PM Starmer warns successor to remain active on international stage

Outgoing UK PM Keir Starmer warns successor Andy Burnham that the next leader cannot ignore global conflicts or spend less time on international diplomacy

Middle East
Prayers offered for Iran's Khamenei on day two of funeral ceremonies

Prayers offered for Iran's Khamenei on day two of funeral ceremonies

Prayers were offered for Iran's Khamenei on the second day of funeral ceremonies in Tehran, led by cleric Ja'far Sobhani as crowds gathered

North America
Trump hails US 250th anniversary, brands opponents 'communists' in speech

Trump hails US 250th anniversary, brands opponents 'communists' in speech

Trump marked the US 250th anniversary with a Washington speech praising America, while renewing attacks branding political opponents communists