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Lebanon–Israel Ceasefire Tension: Israel carried out fresh strikes in southern Lebanon hours after the U.S.-brokered deal to extend the ceasefire by 45 days, with Lebanon warning it needs “breathing room” while talks move toward a June political track. Hormuz Pressure & Fees: Iran says it will regulate Strait of Hormuz traffic via a new route-based system with fees, while Trump claims Xi agreed the strait must reopen—China stayed noncommittal. AI Ethics Push (Vatican): Pope Leo XIV created an internal AI study group and is preparing his first encyclical, framing AI as a human-dignity and peace issue. Regional Tech & Defense Race: Reports highlight a fast-growing laser weapons race as Gulf states and rivals compete to counter drones. Local Tech Startup: BY Venture Partners launched Lebanon’s first Angel Investor Network (LAIN) to connect early founders with diaspora-backed capital. Lebanon First Responders Under Fire: A new account describes paramedics facing record casualties amid strikes and drone attacks, hardening resolve to keep working.

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Israeli strikes kill civilians deeper into southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli strikes kill civilians deeper into southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Under fire from Israel like never before, Lebanon’s first responders are determined to persevere

Under fire from Israel like never before, Lebanon’s first responders are determined to persevere

Lebanon seeks truce extension as Israeli strikes continue

Lebanon seeks truce extension as Israeli strikes continue

Microwave observed to have food residue: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, May 16, 2026

Microwave observed to have food residue: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, May 16, 2026

Israeli strikes kill 9 in Lebanon, Israeli soldier killed in Hezbollah attack

Israeli strikes kill 9 in Lebanon, Israeli soldier killed in Hezbollah attack

World CBS News 3K Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans"

World CBS News 3K Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans"


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