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Israel Links Return of Lebanese Displaced to Security of Its Northern Communities

                                A dog looks on next to displaced people at the corniche after rainfall, in Beirut, Lebanon. Israel has stated that tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese civilians will not be able to return to their homes in southern Lebanon until Israeli residents evacuated from the country’s north can safely go back to their own communities. The position underscores how deeply intertwined the two displacement crises have become amid ongoing cross‑border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli officials argue that any long‑term arrangement must guarantee security along the northern frontier, where months of exchanges of fire have forced widespread evacuations on both sides. They maintain that Hezbollah’s military presence near the border remains the primary obstacle to restoring stability. Lebanese authorities, meanwhile, have warned that prolonged displacement i...
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Vietnam Floods Claim 41 Lives as Torrential Rains Persist

 

                                    People walk past debris following floods in central Vietnam, in Hoi An

Central Vietnam is reeling from devastating floods and landslides that have claimed at least 41 lives since the weekend, with authorities warning that more heavy rain is expected in the coming days. Torrential downpours have dumped over 1,500 mm of rainfall in just three days, inundating towns, villages, and farmland across the region.

The floods have left nine people missing and submerged more than 52,000 homes and 15,000 hectares of crops, severely impacting communities that rely on agriculture, particularly coffee production. Infrastructure has also suffered: a suspension bridge over the Da Nhim River was swept away, while over half a million households and businesses remain without power due to damaged grids.

Rescue operations are ongoing, with naval forces and emergency teams deployed to evacuate stranded residents. In some areas, families have been forced to take refuge on rooftops as water levels continue to rise. Authorities have urged vigilance, warning that saturated soil increases the risk of further landslides and flash floods.

The disaster highlights the vulnerability of central Vietnam, a region known both for its coffee belt and popular beaches, but also for its susceptibility to extreme weather events. With forecasts predicting continued rainfall, the priority remains saving lives, restoring power, and providing relief to thousands 

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