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Summit of the Americas begins amid regional tumult

The eighth Summit of the Americas, a conference that draws together the leaders of North, Central and South America, begins in Lima, Peru, on Friday amid continued political instability throughout the region. Business leaders are set to convene the first meeting of the summit on Monday morning. The topics to be discussed include Latin America’s…

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Israel fighter jet smash ratchets up regional tensions

Israel’s intensive air raids against what it said were Iranian targets inside Syria have ratcheted up regional tensions, as Russia, a key player in Syria’s long-running war, urged restraint. The Israeli army on Saturday launched « large scale » attacks inside Syria after intercepting what it said was an Iranian drone and the subsequent downing of an…

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Macron: Lebanon should always be a stabilising regional power

Speaking at a joint news conference with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Lebanon must stay out of regional conflicts and be a stabilising force. « It is essential that all parties, Lebanese and regional, respect the cardinal principle of non-interference, » Macron said on Friday, noting that all parties in the Lebanese…