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What are the possible effects of Israel's actions in Beirut on peace and safety in the region?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Lebanese authorities that they are “playing with fire” if they do not disarm Hezbollah

What are the possible effects of the recent violence in Tyre on the safety and well-being of local residents?

Israel attacks Tyre in Lebanon, tells all residents to leave

What are the benefits and challenges of Asia increasing oil purchases from the US?

Indo-Pacific Countries Shift Energy Deals Toward the United States Amid Supply Chain Advantages. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin speaks with David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo on "Bloomberg This Weekend." (Source: Bloomberg)

What should the EU consider when discussing deportation of Afghan refugees in relation to the Taliban's actions?

Human rights groups are raising the alarm after the European Commission invited Taliban officials to Brussels to discuss migrant deportations. More than 80 groups are asking the European Commission to reverse course, saying that the move risks normalizing a regime that has banned girls from school, and barred women from much of public life. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with Fawzia Koofi, former Vice President of Afghanistan's National Assembly. She says that inviting the Taliban 'sends the wrong signal to anyone that is using power as a means of suppression'

How should countries respond to conflicts in the Middle East to promote lasting peace?

Iran warned on Thursday that the shaky ceasefire in the three-month Middle East war was now "practically meaningless" following fresh strikes by the United States that saw Tehran respond with attacks around the region. The war, which began on February 28 with a wave of US-Israeli strikes on Iran, was paused by the April truce, but efforts to hammer out a permanent end to the fighting have stalled, and sporadic exchanges of fire have put the ceasefire under repeated strain

What could a US-Iran peace deal mean for the region and the world?

Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the US-Iran peace deal immediately after finalisation, followed by technical level talks next week, says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

How might Trump's meetings with world leaders at the G7 affect U.S. relationships with other countries?

WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Middle Eastern leaders and attend a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the G7 summit in France next week, senior U.S. administration officials said on Saturday. (Reporting by Steve Holland and Andrea Shalal; Writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)

What are the potential implications of foreign troop deployments in Ukraine for regional stability and international relations?

What are the possible effects of military actions on civilian schools and communities in conflict areas?

A military investigation hadn’t definitively concluded that American forces caused what appears to be the deadliest strike of the war

What should the US do to manage its relationship with Iran while ensuring safety for everyone involved?

How should our community respond to the ongoing violence in Ukraine and its impact on civilians and infrastructure?

"There was no military purpose whatsoever -- this was pure terror against ordinary civilian life," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

How should Europe respond to the rising costs of energy and war related to Iran?

The US-Israeli-Iran war, driving up oil and gas prices, is ravaging the EU’s economy