Lebanon is taking decisive action to enforce state control over Hezbollah’s weapons, amid warnings from the group of potential civil unrest. Authorities aim to strengthen national security, assert government authority, and prevent armed conflict. The move has heightened tensions within the country, drawing regional and international attention to Lebanon’s fragile political stability and the balance between state power and militant influence.

Israel Issues Evacuation Warnings as Border Activity Intensifies With Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning, claiming that Iran is actively developing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking cities across the United States. The statement, made during a high-level security briefing, escalates tensions as Israel signals preparedness for a potential new conflict. With nuclear talks stalled and proxy clashes intensifying, Netanyahu’s remarks point to a growing threat that could pull global powers deeper into the Middle East crisis.


Israel-Iran conflict: Israel warns of new warfront with Iran 

Iran-Israel tensions: Netanyahu claims Iran building ICBMs to hit US cities 

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran issues a fresh missile threat. Israel remains on high alert, bracing for a possible confrontation amid fears of war breaking out anytime.


Israel on high alert after Iran's missile threat

Prime Minister Netanyahu warns that Iran has amassed sufficient enriched uranium for multiple nuclear bombs, raising fears of a potential new conflict in the region.


Netanyahu warns Iran has enough enriched uranium for bombs 

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, which has been locked in bloody conflict with Turkey for more than four decades, has decided to disband and end its armed struggle, group members and Turkish leaders said on Monday.

PKK to disband, potentially ending decades of conflict in Turkiye

Operation Sindoor:  On May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant visit to the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab, a strategic military base near the India-Pakistan border. This visit came shortly after the conclusion of Operation Sindoor, India's decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

Operation Sindoor: No distinction between terror sponsors and terrorists: PM Modi

Operation Sindoor: 'Pakistan having sleepless night thinking about Indian missiles'

India Leads Global Growth Surge. Manufacturing Drives India's rise. India's Economy Power Ahead. India's Service Sector Booms. India Tops Global Growth Charts. India's Demand Spurs Expansion In Economy.

India leads global growth surge, manufacturing drives India's rise

Pakistan's economy struggles to bear the cost of conflict, with air operations alone costing over $1 billion per month. Drone usage adds another $450 million to the bill. Can Pakistan sustain a war, relying heavily on IMF bailouts?

India-Pakistan conflict: Pakistan economy at risk of being derailed by sustained conflict

India's NSA Ajit Doval and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks, discussing tensions between India and Pakistan. Doval emphasised India's need to take counter-terrorism actions, while China appreciated India's stance against war.

India-Pakistan conflict: China appreciates India's stance that war is not its first choice

A ceasefire agreement has been reached between India and Pakistan, with both countries agreeing to stop all military action on land, air, and sea. However, a dispute arises over who brokered the deal, with the US claiming credit and India asserting that direct talks between the two countries led to the agreement.

India-Pakistan conflict: India asserts truce talks held directly between both countries

On May 10th, after four days of cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, both countries agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. However, within hours of the announcement, Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement. Explosions were heard in some areas of Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control.
On WION WideAngle, we explain how the Indian Armed Forces conducted military strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ in response to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack.
How did two nuclear-armed nations come to the brink of war?
Will Pakistan adhere to the ceasefire, and will the ceasefire hold?

Operation Sindoor: India-Pakistan war: From India strikes to ceasefire

Just hours after India-Pakistan agreed for a ceasefire, explosions were heard in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted that explosions were heard across Srinagar and the air defence units in the middle of Srinagar have opened up.

Breaking | Indian Foreign Secretary confirms Pakistan has violated agreement reached today

Breaking | Indian Foreign Secy: Pakistan has violated agreement reached today

Amid rising tensions, the US and Iran are set for indirect talks in Oman on April 12. Steve Witkoff will lead the US delegation, but Israeli PM Netanyahu demands tough action, including strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Meanwhile, US airstrikes continue on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, deepening the regional conflict.

US-Iran tensions rise ahead of Oman talks as Netanyahu pushes hard line

President Donald Trump has announced direct nuclear talks with Iran, but Tehran insists the upcoming meeting in Oman will be indirect. Iran awaits a US response to what it calls a "generous offer" while rejecting direct engagement amid rising threats. Trump warned Tehran of serious consequences if talks collapse, with Iran vowing a swift response.

Trump confirms nuclear talks with Iran as tensions rise over threats

Tensions between the US and Iran reach a boiling point as Supreme Leader Khamenei vows retaliation against any strike. President Trump warns of military action if Iran advances its nuclear program. Meanwhile, reports suggest Iran has deployed missiles in underground facilities, raising concerns of a potential conflict.

US-Iran tensions: Khamenei: US will receive a strong counterattack from Iran

US-Iran tensions: Iran warns of retaliation as Trump threatens strikes

Myanmar’s military government has announced that general elections will be held in December 2025 or January 2026. The statement, made by the junta chief, marks the first specific timeline for the long-promised polls in the conflict-ridden nation. However, concerns remain over whether the elections will be free and fair.

Myanmar Junta announces elections for late 2025 amid ongoing conflict

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year, a resolution drafted by the United States and another drafted by Ukraine, backed by Europe, calling for an end to the war, are set for votes at the United Nations. Ahead of the vote, Washington has called on Ukraine and Russia to back its plan to end the war. The U.S. will veto any amendments to its resolution. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: US pushes for swift end to 'conflict' in Ukraine

Amid escalating tensions between Congo and Rwanda, a regional bloc calls on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to involve all stakeholders in peace talks.

Congo-Rwanda Conflict: Regional bloc urges DRC to engage all stakeholders

Rwanda-backed fighters advanced on a second front in their offensive across eastern DR Congo on Wednesday after seizing control of the key city of Goma during heavy fighting with the Congolese military. In the face of intensifying conflict in the east, DR Congo's president. Watch in for more details!

Congo-Rwanda Conflict: DRC President denounces international community for 'inaction'

Congo-Rwanda Conflict: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance as efforts to contain DRC crisis intensify

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