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Lebanon fighting eases after US-Iran deal but displaced warned not to rush home

Fighting in southern Lebanon abated today after the announcement of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war — but local authorities warned displaced people not to rush home — and Israel said it would not w...

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel

The vessel Smyrtos, sailing under a Cameroonian flag, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency (NCA) officials in the early hours on Sunday — with support from Chinook helico...

Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz

While still a framework, the deal marked the biggest breakthrough towards resolving the conflict that has killed thousands and upended energy markets since it began with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes ...

China arrests US scholar of Myanmar for “espionage and endangering China’s national security”

China's foreign ministry today confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a U.S. citizen who leads a think-tank focused on Myanmar — saying the American was suspected of spying and endangering Chinese nation...

Myanmar detains American who wrote about coup

Adam Castillo, a former head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, was stopped at an airport after traveling to the country, one source said. Tap for the full brief.

NATO to gradually reduce strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year

NATO will gradually adjust the strength of its peace support mission in Kosovo, which has been in place since 1999, over the next year due to the steady security situation in the country, it said t...