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Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in South Lebanon: An Israeli quadcopter drone crashed in the border town of Markaba

Aoun: The Lebanese Army remains steadfast in its principles, offering sacrifice after sacrifice, undeterred by campaigns of incitement and attempts to sow doubt

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun: I affirm that our army, which protects southerners and all Lebanese, remains unwavering in its commitment to defending national dignity and sovereignty.

Haykal: In parallel, the army continues to secure and protect the northern and eastern borders and the territorial waters, and to prevent smuggling, in coordination with the Syrian authorities.

Haykal: Our efforts are aimed at implementing the government’s decision and adhering to Resolution 1701 and all its provisions, in coordination with UNIFIL and the Mechanism Committee.

Haykal: The Army’s efforts aim to implement its plan, reinforce its deployment in the area south of the Litani, and extend state authority over all its territory.

Haykal: Lebanese Army has exerted tremendous efforts since the entry into force of the ceasefire agreement.

Haykal: These Israeli attacks and violations prevent the full deployment of the army and destroy property and infrastructure.

Haykal: This phase comes amid ongoing Israeli attacks and violations that are leaving martyrs and injured.

Lebanese Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal: Our country is witnessing a decisive phase, one of the most difficult in its history, amid the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory.

Rising China–Japan tensions spill into culture and tourism.

Rising China–Japan tensions spill into culture, tourism

A diplomatic rift between China and Japan has deepened significantly, with China's retaliation now extending into both cultural and tourism sectors.

Japan’s Takaichi defends a $135 billion stimulus as ‘responsible’.

Japan’s Takaichi defends $135 bln stimulus as ‘responsible’

Tech rout deepens worldwide as US labor signals confuse Fed

Tech rout deepens worldwide as US labor signals confuse Fed

Toxic cough syrup deaths expose major flaws in India’s drug oversight

Toxic cough syrup deaths expose major flaws in India’s drug oversight

China slams UK’s MI5 claims of parliament infiltration as “slander”

China slams UK’s MI5 claims of parliament infiltration as 'slander'

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China slams US Gaza plan for failing to ensure Palestinian governance

China slams US Gaza plan for failing to ensure Palestinian governance

The plane carrying Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrives at Stansted Airport, England, Saturday, June 22, 2024, ahead of a state visit. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Chinese travelers cancel 500,000 flights amid Japan tensions

In this undated photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) on Friday, November 14, 2025, rescuers search for victims after a landslide on Thursday, November 13 hit a village in Cilacap, Indonesia. (BASARNAS via AP)

Indonesia landslides leave 18 dead, 33 missing in Central Java

Security officers inspect the scene of a car explosion, reportedly killing eight people, near the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, India, November 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

New Delhi blast confirmed suicide attack by national investigators

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The scramble for Central Asia: Why US is rushing to push normalization, rare earths deals out of Kazakhstan

The scramble for Central Asia: Why US is rushing to push normalization, rare earths deals out of Kazakhstan

The Zionist regime is penetrating more deeply in Taiwan than before, as it is in very many places in South and East Asia. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Batoul Chamas)

Zionists target Taiwan in the push for a Zionist empire

China, the construction of multipolar world, and the pursuit of sovereignty

China, the construction of multipolar world, and the pursuit of sovereignty

Despite much goodwill built up since 1991, in October 2003, Akayev angered Washington by inviting Moscow to open an airbase not far from Bishkek. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Batoul Chamas)

Kyrgyzstan’s forgotten colour revolution

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Historic Trump–Xi summit in South Korea

Trump and Xi met in Busan for the first time in six years, holding extended closed-door talks. Here’s what you need to know.

The Proximate Aspect with Angelo Giuliano

The Proximate Aspect with Angelo Giuliano

China holds massive military parade, Kim and Putin attend

China holds massive military parade, Kim and Putin attend

World leaders convene in China for SCO Summit

World leaders convene in China for SCO Summit

Hiroshima and Nagasaki, what wasn't said

Hiroshima and Nagasaki, what wasn't said

Thailand and Cambodia exchange cross-border fire

Thailand and Cambodia exchange cross-border fire

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Tobacco control measures protect people

Tobacco control measures protect people

Iran Leads Middle East Steel Production

Iran leads Middle East steel production

The global nuclear arsenal is expanding

The global nuclear arsenal is expanding

Most Europeans view China as a necessary partner - European Council on Foreign Relations

Most Europeans view China as a necessary partner

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Fujian: China’s EMALS Carrier

Who is Sanae Takaichi?

Who is Sanae Takaichi?

Tianjin Declaration: What leaders agreed on at the SCO Summit; Reuters

Tianjin Declaration: What leaders agreed on at the SCO Summit; Reuters

Highlights from the SCO summit in Tianjin

Highlights from the SCO summit in Tianjin