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Lebanon's Foreign Minister Urges Diplomacy Amid Rising Tensions

12/16/2025

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Rajji Urges Diplomacy

Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji warns of an Israeli operation against Hezbollah and urges diplomacy to prevent escalation.
Rajji criticizes Iran for destabilizing Lebanon and calls for Hezbollah to disarm, saying its arms are ineffective.
In Israel, the military killed a Hamas commander and conducted operations in Syria.
In Honduras, the election remains unresolved with delays and fraud accusations, and the electoral body plans a manual count of flagged ballots.

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Kast Promises Tough Immigration

José Antonio Kast, a Chilean conservative, was elected president of Chile, signaling a shift to the right amid concerns over security and illegal immigration.
He won with over 58% of the vote against Jeannette Jara, the center-left candidate.
Kast's campaign prioritized tough immigration policies, including deportations and border barriers.
The election reflects a regional trend, as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Kast.

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Rajji Urges Diplomacy

Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji warns of an Israeli operation against Hezbollah and urges diplomacy to prevent escalation.
Rajji criticizes Iran for destabilizing Lebanon and calls for Hezbollah to disarm, saying its arms are ineffective.
In Israel, the military killed a Hamas commander and conducted operations in Syria.
In Honduras, the election remains unresolved with delays and fraud accusations, and the electoral body plans a manual count of flagged ballots.

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