Lebanon marks four years since port blast as war fears loom

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah against joining the conflict between Israel and Iran, stating that Hezbollah's leadership fails to learn from past mistakes. Tensions escalated after Israel's airstrikes on Iranian sites led to retaliatory missile strikes from Iran, resulting in numerous casualties on both sides. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel and Iran are fighting, and a group called Hezbollah in Lebanon is told to be careful not to join in,...

Iranian forces shot down two Israeli drones over Tehran, including a kamikaze drone in Shahr-e Rey and a mini drone near the Tehran Oil Refinery, following recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with at least 639 dead in Iran and over 25 fatalities in Israel due to retaliatory strikes. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran's soldiers stopped two flying robots from Israel from...

Turkey's opposition parties and legal groups have denounced the arrest of lawyer Mehmet Pehlivan, representing Istanbul’s jailed mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, claiming it is part of a crackdown on political dissent and intimidation of attorneys. Pehlivan, jailed on allegations of criminal organization membership, asserts his innocence and highlights violations of legal rights, while critics argue this reflects broader efforts to suppress opposition. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A lawyer named Mehmet got arrested because...

The situation in southern Gaza is critical, with desperate crowds seeking aid amidst chaos. On June 17th, 51 Palestinians were reportedly killed and over 200 injured at a World Food Programme hub in Khan Younis, with witnesses blaming Israeli troops, while the Israeli Defence Forces are investigating the claims. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some people in Gaza are really sad because many got hurt or died while trying to get food, and...

Since launching air strikes on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has sought to persuade President Trump and the American public of the strikes' necessity, emphasizing the threat of Iranian nuclear capabilities. Despite Trump's reluctance toward military intervention, he indicated a potential willingness to support Israeli operations, with public opinion largely opposing U.S. involvement in the conflict. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Netanyahu wants Trump to help him fight Iran because he thinks Iran...

European leaders are seeking a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, with talks in Geneva involving Iran's foreign minister, as violence escalates following Israel's strikes on Iranian targets amid concerns over nuclear weapons development. U.S. President Trump is contemplating military involvement, while both sides emphasize the need for dialogue but face significant challenges due to ongoing attacks. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: European countries want to help Iran and Israel stop fighting...