Hezbollah Leader Refuses to Disarm, Defies US-Israel Demands
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem refuses to disarm, calling US-Israeli demands a "pretext for aggression" and insisting weapons are "the secret to its strength."
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem refuses to disarm, calling US-Israeli demands a "pretext for aggression" and insisting weapons are "the secret to its strength."
Switzerland nears deal to cut US tariffs from 39% to 15% this week, pending Trump's approval. Talks accelerated after Swiss business leaders' White House meeting.
Syria becomes 90th member of US-led anti-ISIS coalition during Trump-Sharaa White House meeting. deal grants intelligence access and embassy operations.
Colombia suspends intelligence sharing with US over Caribbean strikes that killed 75+. President Petro demands halt to "extrajudicial killings" as relations collapse.
Thailand suspends Cambodia peace deal after confirming PMN-2 landmine injured 4 soldiers. Minefield was newly laid after barbed wire cut, violating October accord.
Thai Army confirms Cambodia planted landmine after peace deal, injuring 4 soldiers. Tensions spike as 2025 peace accord collapses within weeks.
Car blast kills 9 near Red Fort Metro Station. Delhi on high alert as police investigate cause of deadly explosion.
Thai Army deploys armor and artillery to Cambodia border after PM suspends October peace deal. 817km disputed frontier faces renewed conflict risk.
US offers $230M to back Lebanon Army's plan to disarm Hezbollah, but Beirut demands Israel halt strikes first as tensions escalate.
Trump pardons Giuliani, Meadows, Eastman and others charged with 2020 election interference. Federal prosecutions nullified but state cases continue.
Senate votes 60-40 to advance shutdown deal but adjourns until Monday 11 AM, extending 41-day shutdown. Final passage stalled despite eight Democratic defectors.
Russia holds Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant hostage for 3+ years, using it as military base while 10 power outages bring Europe to brink of nuclear catastrophe.
Senate votes 60-40 to advance bill ending 40-day shutdown in historic breakthrough after eight Democrats join Republicans.
Forensic tests have confirmed that remains recovered from Gaza belong to IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin, who was killed and abducted by Hamas 11 years ago in 2014.
A senior Saudi researcher says normalization with Israel is "almost impossible" under Netanyahu, calling the Israeli PM's policies "too toxic" for Riyadh.



