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Serhii Kuznietsov, a Ukrainian military veteran, was detained in Italy on a European arrest warrant linked to the 2022 Baltic Sea pipeline sabotage. The Italian court rejected his claim of immunity, and he plans to appeal. The case involves complex legal and geopolitical tensions surrounding the attack.
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A year after Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and his successor, the group remains weakened but is actively regrouping. Despite heavy losses and international pressure to disarm, Hezbollah vows to maintain its weapons and resist Israeli threats, signaling ongoing tensions in Lebanon and the region.
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Fadel Shaker, a former pop star turned controversial figure, appeared in a Lebanese court for preliminary questioning related to his alleged support for a terrorist group. He had been hiding in a Palestinian refugee camp since 2013 after violent clashes in Sidon. The case follows his 2020 sentencing in absentia for supporting terrorism.
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Pope Leo, the first American pope, is visiting Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2. The trip commemorates the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and includes a prayer at the Beirut port blast site. The visit aims to promote interfaith dialogue and regional peace amid ongoing tensions.
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The US has intensified efforts to pressure Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and curb its funding, amid ongoing clashes with Israel and concerns over Iran-backed financial flows. US officials visited Lebanon and transit countries, emphasizing the need for stronger enforcement against illicit funds, while Lebanon's government claims progress in disarmament talks.
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Israel launched an airstrike in Beirut targeting Hezbollah's chief of staff, killing the group's second-in-command. The attack escalates tensions amid ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon, with both Israel and the US emphasizing Hezbollah's rearmament efforts and Lebanon's obligation to disarm the group under recent agreements.
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Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris this week to urge Iran to resume cooperation with the IAEA amid ongoing tensions over nuclear inspections. The meeting follows increased sanctions and Iran's recent suspension of IAEA cooperation after a war with Israel. Iran emphasizes regional shifts and rejects US conditions for talks.
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Pope Leo visited Lebanon, meeting with officials and addressing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. He emphasized Turkey's role in peace efforts and reiterated support for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The trip highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts amid regional instability.
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lebanon on Sunday for a three-day visit aimed at promoting peace and unity amid ongoing regional conflicts and Lebanon's internal crises. He met with political and religious leaders, called for reconciliation, and emphasized the importance of dialogue, especially regarding the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict and regional stability.
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The first U.S. pope, Leo, is in Lebanon to pray at the Beirut port site of a 2020 chemical explosion and lead a mass. He urges Lebanon's leaders to pursue peace amid regional tensions and conflict, including Israeli strikes and spillover from Gaza. His visit aims to promote unity and hope.
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On December 2, 2025, Pope Leo XIV visited Beirut to pray at the site of the devastating August 4, 2020 port explosion that killed over 220 people. He met survivors and families still seeking justice amid political obstruction. The pope urged Lebanese leaders to pursue truth and reconciliation, offering hope amid ongoing economic and regional crises.
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Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi declined to travel to Tehran, citing current conditions, but invited Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi to Beirut or a neutral country for talks. The discussions focus on Lebanon's efforts to disarm Hezbollah and improve bilateral relations with Iran, amid regional tensions and Israeli strikes.