Putin says deal could stabilise Middle East, ease energy pressures; Beijing calls it ‘positive step’ for de-escalation; Qatar praises ceasefire terms and Hormuz assurances.

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France/DUBAI: Leaders of the G7 countries demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon on Wednesday and said they will diversify energy supply routes to reduce dependence on…

Bloc backs Lebanese leadership’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah in joint statement