The United Nations has called on the Taliban to immediately end its crackdown on protests in Afghanistan

British Foreign Secretary Dominique Robb tweeted that the formation of a new Lebanese government should be accompanied by swift reform and transparency in the investigation into last year's bombing of Beirut.

Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said that with the introduction of the "ruling gang" cabinet, it was clear that "expectation of substantial change and approach" from them [the Taliban] was unreasonable. From the resistance of Afghanistan and Panjshir, we must become the "loud voice of the Afghan people."

Israeli army announces rocket alarm near Israeli border with Gaza Strip

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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the formation of a new government in Lebanon, saying it was important for Lebanese politicians to live up to their commitments to make key reforms.