International

New bombings south of Beirut after a wave of attacks in east Lebanon that has caused 40 deaths

Israeli fighter jets launched several bombings on Thursday against suburbs south of Beirut, according to the Lebanese television network Al Jadeed, after at least 40 people died after the attacks of the Israeli Army on Wednesday against the Baalbek-Hermel region, in eastern Lebanon.

The Lebanese television network assures that there were at least four bombings in the early hours of Thursday in the southern neighborhoods of Beirut, specifically in the areas of Haret Hreik, Tahouitet El Ghadir and Al-Awza’i, without there being any information yet on which targets were attacked or if there were victims.

Attacks after an evacuation order

On Wednesday, Israeli planes have already launched at least two bombings against the southern suburbs of Beirut, known as the Dahye, after the Israeli Army issued an evacuation order from a neighborhood in the area after ensuring that it houses facilities for the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbulá.

This morning there is no record of evacuation notices in the communication channels of the Israeli Army.

The Dahye has become a ghost suburb since Israel began its massive bombing campaign against Lebanon on September 23, which was initially concentrated in that southern suburb of Beirut.

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On the other hand, at least 40 people died and 53 others were injured on Wednesday in a wave of bombings carried out by Israel against the Baalbek-Hermel region, in eastern Lebanon, in one of the most violent days against this area since the beginning of the Israeli air campaign just over a month ago.

Israel intensifies bombing in Beirut

In recent weeks, Israel has intensified its bombings against eastern Lebanon and against border areas with Syria – also in Syrian territory – since the Army of the Jewish State claims that the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbulá stores weapons and ammunition in that eastern region of the country of cedars.

More than 3,050 people have died and another 1.2 million have been displaced in Lebanon alone since the beginning of the clashes between Israel and Hizbulah on October 8, 2023, one day after the outbreak of war in the Gaza Strip.

However, it is estimated that about 2,000 people have died since September 23 alone, when the Israeli Army launched a massive bombing campaign against different parts of Lebanon and, a week later, began the land invasion in the south.

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Central America

El Salvador and Paraguay approve 2026–2028 cooperation program

The governments of El Salvador and Paraguay approved the 2026–2028 Cooperation Program, which includes six joint development projects, according to Salvadoran Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Adriana Mira.

Mira stated that El Salvador will act as the “main provider of cooperation,” contributing five initiatives focused on road infrastructure, tourism, and local development. She also noted that one of the projects will be led by the Paraguayan side, although no further details were disclosed.

The agreement was reached during the Second Meeting of the Joint Commission on Technical and Scientific Cooperation between both countries.

According to Paraguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the First Meeting of the Political Consultation and Bilateral Coordination Mechanism was also held, with the participation of Vice Minister Víctor Verdún.

In an official statement, the Paraguayan government reported that both delegations agreed to identify mechanisms to promote competitiveness, economic growth, and market access. They also committed to signing agreements related to air transport cooperation.

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International

Macron meets Machado, stresses need for democratic transition in Venezuela

Emmanuel Macron met on Monday at the Élysée Palace with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, where they discussed the importance of advancing a democratic transition in Venezuela.

In a message shared on social media, Macron highlighted Machado’s commitment to freedom and stressed the need to achieve a transition that is peaceful and respects the will of the Venezuelan people.

“I received María Corina Machado, Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Together, we discussed her commitment to freedom and the importance of achieving a democratic, peaceful transition in Venezuela that respects the will of its people,” he wrote.

For her part, Machado expressed her “deep gratitude” to Macron and to France for their support of democracy and freedom in Venezuela.

“We have gone through a long and painful journey, and we are now very close to freedom. Venezuela will become a nation of free and equal men and women—prosperous, safe, and united,” she said.

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International

Trump says Iran seeks new talks after failed negotiations in Pakistan

Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran has reached out to United States to resume negotiations, following the collapse of recent talks held in Islamabad.

“We’ve been contacted by the other side,” Trump told reporters, adding that Iran is eager to reach a deal “at all costs.” Speaking from the Oval Office, he reiterated that his main objective is to prevent the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear weapons and warned that he will not allow Iran to “blackmail” the international community.

After negotiations between Washington and Tehran ended without agreement on Sunday, Trump announced that the U.S. would move to block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil trade.

The waterway had already been disrupted by Iran in response to a U.S. and Israeli offensive launched on February 28, causing significant shocks to the global economy.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump further warned that any Iranian vessel attempting to bypass the U.S. naval blockade in the strait would be “eliminated immediately.”