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Lebanon, 26 years after Israel’s withdrawal from the south, remains trapped in the same cycle of conflict. A local war has become a regional one, drawing in Iran and the US, with the Palestinian cause still at the core. Hezbollah has rebuilt itself stronger, even as Lebanon’s state and economy crumble under Israeli strikes and political paralysis.
Former IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei called US leadership 'madmen' trying to escape a conflict they provoked with Iran. He condemned the 'maximum pressure' strategy as failed and dangerous, urging a return to diplomacy to avoid catastrophic war.
Acting Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon met with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut on August 6 to discuss regional security and political developments. The talks focused on bilateral cooperation and stability amid Middle East tensions.
A suicide car bombing targeting a military train in Quetta, Balochistan, on May 24 killed at least 24 people and wounded over 50. The separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, raising fears of escalating violence in the resource-rich province. The attack coincided with Prime Minister Sharif's visit to China, highlighting challenges to Pakistan's foreign investment efforts.
China and India are ramping up imports of Brazilian crude to offset supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating US-Iran conflict. Analysts say Brazil emerges as a key beneficiary due to its reliable, non-Gulf oil, though it cannot fully replace Middle Eastern supply.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Tehran will not bow to excessive demands from its enemies, amid deadlocked nuclear talks and ongoing sanctions. He rejected unreasonable U.S. and Western demands regarding the nuclear and missile programs, saying Iran will not trade sovereignty for unfair deals.
China has reaffirmed its opposition to US and Israeli military action against Iran, urging restraint and de-escalation in the Middle East. Beijing emphasizes diplomatic solutions and warns that such military moves would violate international law and worsen regional tensions. China also offered to mediate if all parties agree.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are nearing a potential breakthrough, but the core issue is whether the global economy can avoid worsening energy, food, and cost-of-living crises centered on the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a vital artery for global oil and gas, and disruptions have already raised shipping costs, energy prices, and insurance premiums. Without a sustainable deal, developing economies in Africa and South Asia will face the most severe impacts, including higher food prices, inflation, and political instability.
Israeli airstrikes killed three people in southern Lebanon on Monday, while the military ordered evacuations in 10 villages, accusing Hezbollah of ceasefire violations. The attacks targeted vehicles in Nabatieh district, and rescue operations were underway in Tyre. A Lebanese soldier and an Israeli soldier were also killed in continued clashes.
