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Israel, Lebanon hold landmark direct talks

Israel and Lebanon held direct talks for the first time Wednesday after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, under mounting US pressure, said last month he was ready to engage directly with Israeli representatives.

FILE PHOTO: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool/File Photo

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  • Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decades
  • Iran rial plunges to record low as sanctions bite
  • Iran hosts Russia, China, Eurasian states for military drills
  • Why Italy's Meloni is sole non-GCC leader to attend bloc's summit in Bahrain

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