DIRECT. War in the Middle East: the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel extended by 45 days, despite new

“There could be spies”, the American delegation threw away Chinese objects and gifts before boarding the plane

According to an American journalist sent by the New York Post in China to cover Donald Trump’s visit, the American delegation threw all the objects offered by China “in a basket” just before boarding the plane and leaving the country on Friday May 16. Read our article 💇

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Donald Trump’s visit to China: “There could be spies”, the American delegation threw away Chinese objects and gifts before taking the plane

The American president announces to BFMTV that Iran “will have a very bad time” in the event of no agreement

In a telephone interview with BFMTV, Donald Trump said he did not know if an agreement will soon be concluded with Iran. “I have no idea if they are going to do it. If they don’t do it, they are going to have a very bad time, a very bad time. They had an interest in reaching a deal,” said the President of the United States.

Taiwan reminds the United States of its commitment on arms sales, after Trump’s warning

The government of Taiwan reaffirmed that the island was an “independent” nation, in response to the firm warning of American President Donald Trump following his visit to Beijing, and reminded the United States of its commitment regarding arms sales to Taiwan.

Iran reports discussions with European countries to cross the Strait of Hormuz

Iran said this Saturday that European countries were in discussions with Tehran in order to obtain authorizations to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic route for global oil trade blocked since the start of the conflict in the Middle East. “After the passage of ships from East Asian countries, including China, Japan and Pakistan, we received information today that Europeans have started negotiations with the Revolutionary Guard Navy” to cross the passage, state television announced without specifying the names of these countries.

Israeli army confirms head of Hamas military wing killed in Gaza strike

The Israeli army confirms having killed the head of the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, presented as one of the main architects of the attack of October 7, 2023, during a strike the day before in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli army and the Shin Bet, domestic intelligence, “announce (…) that the terrorist Ezzedine al-Haddad has been eliminated”, according to a press release, information also confirmed by Hamas officials. The Israeli Defense Ministry indicated on Friday that it had targeted this Hamas official, without confirming his death. Click here to read our article.

Israeli army announces strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

The Israeli army indicates that it has launched new strikes against pro-Iranian Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, despite the announcement the day before of the extension of the ceasefire. “Israeli Defense Forces began striking Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas of southern Lebanon,” the army said in a statement.

What do we know about Iran’s participation in the Football World Cup?

Since the start of the military escalation involving Iran, the United States and Israel, the Iranian presence at the 2026 World Cup has become a subject as diplomatic as it is sporting. The debate on Iran’s participation has been exacerbated by Donald Trump, who seems, for several days, to have watered his wine. Click here to read our article.

FBI offers $200,000 for information on suspected Iranian spy

The FBI relaunches the hunt for Monica Witt, more than ten years after her disappearance. This former US Air Force intelligence specialist is accused of having transmitted sensitive military secrets to Iran. Indicted in 2019 for espionage, she is suspected of still being hidden in Iran. Click here to read our article.

Iraq: explosions heard in Baghdad this morning… for the composition of a new government

Artillery fire took place this Saturday morning in Baghdad to mark the formation of a new government, an Iraqi security source said. There had been three loud detonations emanating from the center of the capital previously. Iraq established a government this week, led by businessman Ali al-Zaidi, six months after the legislative elections of November 2025.

Pro-Iran militia commander arrested by US for planning attacks

American authorities announced Friday evening the arrest and indictment of a commander of a pro-Iran Iraqi militia. They accuse him of having planned attacks in the United States, Canada and Europe, particularly against Jewish sites. Mohammed Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is presented as a leader of the Hezbollah Brigades (Kataeb Hezbollah), a pro-Tehran Iraqi armed group.

Ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel extended by 45 days

Lebanon and Israel will extend their ceasefire by 45 days, which was due to expire on Sunday, the US State Department announced. Lebanon believes that the extension of the truce with Israel paves the way for “lasting stability”. Despite the ceasefire that came into effect on April 17, the Israeli army continued to strike pro-Iranian Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Since the start of the war, at least 2,951 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, according to Lebanese authorities.

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