A major weapons discovery in southern Lebanon is putting fresh focus on the fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. The Israel Defense Forces says troops operating in the south Lebanon buffer zone discovered a Hezbollah fighting position containing a rocket launcher and 32 rockets that were reportedly ready for use against Israeli territory. The IDF says the launch pads had been left in place before the ceasefire agreement took effect. Soldiers also discovered a Hezbollah hideout containing a tunnel shaft.

A major diplomatic development has emerged from the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with the BRICS New Delhi Declaration condemning the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and calling for action against cross-border terrorism, terror financing and safe havens. The development carries added significance because China remains one of Pakistan’s closest strategic partners. Beijing’s decision to sign the declaration has therefore created a major diplomatic talking point for India and Pakistan.