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Lebanon Seeks to Distance State from Hezbollah After Cyprus Drone Incident

                                                         File photo: Youssef Ragg Lebanon has urged Cypriot authorities and the public not to conflate the Lebanese state with Hezbollah following a drone strike that originated from Lebanese territory and hit Cyprus six days earlier. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi emphasized that the attack was carried out independently by Hezbollah and does not reflect the policies, values, or intentions of the Lebanese government.  Raggi stressed that Lebanon rejects any attempt to use its territory for external agendas and reiterated that Hezbollah’s actions fall outside the state’s legal authority. He called on Cyprus to distinguish between the official Lebanese government and groups operating autonomously, noting that Lebanon has consistently affirmed its sovereignty ...
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Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Trump Challenges South African President Over White Farmer Killings

In a tense Oval Office meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over claims that white farmers in South Africa are being systematically targeted and killed. Trump presented videos and news articles to support his allegations, despite experts asserting that there is no evidence of whites being specifically targeted.

During the meeting, Trump dimmed the lights to play a video of a far-left politician chanting a song with lyrics referencing violence against farmers. He also pointed to printed images, claiming they showed proof of a "genocide" against white South Africans. Ramaphosa, however, firmly denied the accusations, stating that criminal violence affects all races in South Africa and that the government does not endorse any policies targeting white farmers.

The exchange marked a low point in U.S.-South Africa relations, with Ramaphosa seeking to reset diplomatic ties while Trump remained focused on his claims. The South African leader emphasized that his government opposes violence and land seizures, countering Trump's assertions that white farmers are fleeing the country due to persecution.

Despite Ramaphosa's efforts to clarify the situation, Trump continued to press the issue, questioning why opposition leaders who allegedly incite violence remain free. The meeting, originally intended to discuss trade and diplomatic cooperation, instead became a heated debate over racial tensions and governance in South Africa.

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