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  Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes targeted the Ezzedine residential project in Srifa on Thursday morning. Israel has ramped up its attacks on southern Lebanon, killing two people and issuing several forced displacement orders as the two sides prepare for United States-brokered talks on extending a ceasefire. Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported on Thursday morning that Israeli warplanes targeted the Ezzedine residential project in the town of Srifa, killing two people. The Israeli army announced in a post on Telegram that it had begun targeting alleged Hezbollah infrastructure sites in several areas in southern Lebanon. Earlier, the Israeli army’s Arabic language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, announced on X the forced evacuation orders for the towns and villages of Libbaya, Sahmar, Taffahata, Kafr Malek, Yohmor (Bekaa), Ain Tineh, Houmin al-Fawqa and Mazraat Sina. NNA reported that one person was injured following a raid by an Israeli drone n...

  Top executives hope to expand their businesses in China as Trump aims for win ahead of midterm vote. More than a dozen United States business leaders have joined President Donald Trump on his   state visit to China , where he is discussing issues including trade, technology and artificial intelligence (AI) with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Upon arrival in Beijing on Wednesday, Trump introduced the group by telling Xi that they were all “distinguished representatives from the American business community” who “all respect and value China”, according to China’s Xinhua news agency. The group told Xi that they “highly value the Chinese market” and hope to do more business in the country. The Chinese president responded by welcoming more “mutually beneficial cooperation” and assured them that American companies “will have broader prospects in China”. The visit comes amid a long-simmering trade war between the two countries, after Trump’s sweeping tariffs last year triggered tit-f...

  The missile manufacturer, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, said export licensing decisions are handled entirely by Norwegian authorities, according to Malaysian national news agency Bernama. Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned Norway’s move on Thursday to revoke the export license for a naval missile system for his country’s navy, warning it could damage confidence in European defence suppliers. Anwar said he raised Malaysia’s “vehement objection” during a phone call with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, after Oslo blocked delivery of the Naval Strike Missile system and launcher components intended for Malaysia’s littoral combat ship programme. “Malaysia has honoured every obligation under this contract since 2018: scrupulously, faithfully and without equivocation,” Anwar said in a statement. “Norway, it appears, has not felt compelled to extend us the same courtesy and demonstration of good faith." The missile manufacturer, Kongsberg Defence & A...

  President Zelenskyy says rescue operations continue after Russia used ‘more than 1,560 drones’ during its overnight attacks. Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing at least three people and wounding 40 others, Ukrainian authorities have said. The Ukrainian military said on Thursday that the overnight strikes hit six districts of Kyiv and another six in the surrounding areas. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba said attacks had targeted ports in the southern Odesa region and railways. In a post on X, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said rescue operations were continuing following an attack on a nine-storey building in Kyiv after Russia launched “more than 670 attack drones and 56 missiles against Ukraine”. “In total, since midnight yesterday, Russia has used more than 1,560 drones against our cities and communities. These are definitely not the actions of those who believe the war is coming to an end,” he wrote on Thursday. “It is...

  Barkley called Duren 'too good a player' and 'an All-Star' while urging him to develop a mid-range jumper. Charles Barkley had sharp criticism for  Detroit Pistons  forward Jalen Duren before the team took on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of their NBA Playoffs series on Wednesday night. The "Inside the NBA" crew were going over key players for the game and who needed to step up. Barkley put the onus on Duren, who had eight points and two rebounds in Game 4. "His whole game is offensive rebounds and lob dunks from Cade (Cunningham). He’s not getting those," Barkley said. "So, that’s really hurting him. Listen, he should never have two rebounds, ever. That’s two more than a dead person. "You can’t ever have two rebounds. But he’s a young kid. He’s gonna get in the gym, work on the 12–15-foot jumpers or something like that. But he’s too good a player. He’s an All-Star." The Pistons blew a 15-point lead and allowed the  Cavaliers bac...

  The two leaders met for high-stakes talks Thursday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with trade and the Iran war also high on the agenda. Chinese President  Xi Jinping  warned Thursday of “clashes and even conflicts” with the United States over  Taiwan , cautioning President  Donald Trump  that tensions over the Beijing-claimed island could jeopardize ties between the world’s two biggest economies. The stark warning was delivered as  the two leaders met for high-stakes talks in Beijing  at the start of their two-day summit. It contrasted with the public praise offered by both men as they arrived for a grand welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in the Chinese capital. Follow live coverage   of President Trump’s China trip from NBC News reporters, editors and correspondents on the ground in Beijing. The rival superpowers entered the summit divided over thorny issues including Taiwan, trade disputes and the  Iran war...