Middle East sees ceasefire extension amid renewed conflict

In the Middle East, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for 45 days, yet Israeli forces continue operations in Gaza, eliminating a Hamas military chief, and conducting strikes in southern Lebanon.

Concurrently, the United States and Nigeria successfully carried out a joint operation to kill a senior ISIS leader in Africa, highlighting ongoing international counter-terrorism efforts.

However, distrust plagues nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, with the U.S. indicating a potential renewal of military action against Iran.

Meanwhile, a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 80 lives, raising concerns about cross-border spread.

The fragile ceasefire in the Middle East and the evolving situation between Israel and Iran remain key areas to watch.

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  1. Israel and Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes
    Japan Times · Original article ↗
  2. Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire
    South China Morning Post · Original article ↗
  3. Trump says U.S. and Nigerian forces 'eliminate' senior Islamic State leader
    Japan Times · Original article ↗
  4. As Iran talks stall, Israel and US prepping to renew war as soon as next week – report
    The Times of Israel · Original article ↗
  5. Death toll climbs to at least 80 in Congo Ebola outbreak
    PBS NewsHour · Original article ↗
  6. IDF launches strikes targeting Hezbollah for 1st time since Lebanon ceasefire extended
    The Times of Israel · Original article ↗
  7. Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 18, wound 124 in 24 hours
    Middle East Eye · Original article ↗
  8. Nigeria: Just in - Tinubu Confirms Joint Operation With U.S. Killed Isis Commander in Nigeria
  9. Video: Araghchi says US-Iran talks ‘suffering from lack of trust’
    Middle East Eye · Original article ↗
  10. Ebola’s Africa spread tests global response after aid cuts
    Japan Times · Original article ↗
  11. US-Iran war news LIVE: Xi agrees ‘Hormuz must be open’, says Trump after China visit; Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire
    Hindustan Times - World · Original article ↗
  12. US-Israel attacks on Iran could resume as early as next week - report
    Jerusalem Post · Original article ↗