Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and an accompanying delegation have arrived in Damascus on an official visit. 22 minutes

Putin said Russia's soldiers in Ukraine are "confronting an aggressive force armed and supported by the entire NATO bloc," adding that Moscow's cause is "just." 1 hour

The Israeli army has issued an evacuation warning for nine southern towns and claimed it had struck over 85 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in the past 24 hours. 1 hour

Trump on Iran's response: I'm getting a letter supposedly tonight, so we'll see how that goes. 1 hour

Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia starting Saturday, saying he hopes it could lead to long term deal to end the war. 14 hours

The U.S. said the Lebanon-Israel talks will seek to "build a framework for lasting peace and security arrangements" and full restoration of Lebanese sovereignty. 15 hours

The US army said it opened fire to disable two Iranian ships violating the port blockade, as Iranian media reported "sporadic clashes" in the Strait of Hormuz. 18 hours

Marco Rubio said the U.S. won't negotiate with Hezbollah nor with Iran over Hezbollah, while calling for equipping and enabling the Lebanese government. 20 hours

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is expecting a response from Iran today, hoping it will be a "serious offer." 21 hours

President Aoun met with Ambassador Simon Karam and gave him instructions prior to his travel to the U.S. to lead the Lebanese delegation to the talks with Israel. 21 hours

Israeli public broadcaster: Washington is pushing to prevent a renewal of fighting amid a move to involve Lebanese and Israeli military personnel in negotiations to extend the truce next week. 21 hours

MTV: Thursday's discussions will focus solely on consolidating the ceasefire, while Friday's discussions will move to other issues related to Israeli withdrawal, the return of captives, the return of displaced persons, and other details. 21 hours

MTV: President Joseph Aoun is making exceptional efforts and intensive contacts to solidify the ceasefire before Thursday, in order to ensure a comfortable atmosphere for the negotiating delegation and the Lebanese interior. 22 hours

MTV: Ambassador Simon Karam will leave Lebanon tomorrow for Washington. 22 hours

Israel's Channel 14: Israel is expected to respond to the firing at north Israel with a series of strikes in Lebanon. 22 hours

Rockets fired by Hezbollah activated sirens in Nahariya, Acre and Haifa, with the Israeli army saying it intercepted a rocket as others fell in open areas. 22 hours

Araghchi said "every time a diplomatic solution is on the table, the U.S. opts for a reckless military adventure," stressing Iran will "never bow to pressure." 22 hours

Sirens have sounded in the Western Galilee and the Haifa Bay area amid a potential Hezbollah rocket attack from Lebanon. 22 hours

President Aoun: Lebanon insists on ceasing fire and all military actions to launch negotiations that would end the turbulent situation in the south and redeploy the army. 23 hours