[2026-05-31 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shangri-La Dialogue: can Asia do ‘less Shangri-La, more ships, more subs’?

Snippet: In response to Hegseth’s call, participants at the Singapore forum say defence spending levels have to factor in different countries’ needs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355475/shangri-la-dialogue-can-asia-do-less-shangri-la-more-ships-more-subs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 22:25 UTC+10:00] [Asean] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shangri-La Dialogue: can Asia do ‘less Shangri-La, more ships, more subs’?

Snippet: In response to Hegseth’s call, participants at the Singapore forum say defence spending levels have to factor in different countries’ needs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355475/shangri-la-dialogue-can-asia-do-less-shangri-la-more-ships-more-subs

[2026-05-31 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west

Snippet: A retired senior Nigerian military officer and his wife have been kidnapped by armed men in north-west Nigeria, the army has confirmed.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz02zgkgn08o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-31 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran says it will not approve US deal without securing nation's rights | The National

Snippet: Iran will not approve any agreement with the US to end the war unless the rights of its people have been secured, its top negotiator Mohammad-Baqer Ghalibaf said on Sunday, underscoring the significant hurdles that remain despite signs of progress in talks.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/31/iran-says-it-will-not-approve-us-deal-without-securing-nations-rights/

[2026-05-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Could Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ be a bigger global turning point than Vietnam?

Snippet: The far shorter Middle East war has rapidly revealed the strategic weakness of US firepower in an interconnected world

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/may/31/donald-trump-iran-excursion-vietnam-war

[2026-05-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Human-shaped object in US military UFO files intrigues Chinese expert

Snippet: Chinese researcher says the files released by US government contain images and video but lack the hard data needed for further research

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355450/human-shaped-object-us-military-ufo-files-intrigues-chinese-expert?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Human-shaped object in US military UFO files intrigues Chinese expert

Snippet: Chinese researcher says the files released by US government contain images and video but lack the hard data needed for further research

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355450/human-shaped-object-us-military-ufo-files-intrigues-chinese-expert

[2026-05-31 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump’s Gaza plan can still work - but only if Washington changes course - opinion

Snippet: Seven months after the Gaza ceasefire, US President Donald Trump’s peace initiative risks drifting toward failure. Reconstruction remains stalled, much of Gaza lies in ruins, and large areas are now under expanding Israeli military control. The current trajectory is unsustainable not only for Palestinians, but also for Israel and the wider region.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-897856

[2026-05-31 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

Snippet: The Israeli military has increased the zone in southern Lebanon that it has warned residents to evacuate from, as it further expands its ground operations against Hezbollah.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdep04kzz5wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesConfronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management. Updated: 31 May, 2026Advertisement[1]Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3355467/confronting-cancer-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesConfronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management. Updated: 31 May, 2026Advertisement[1]Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3355467/confronting-cancer-hong-kong

[2026-05-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?

Snippet: While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3355306/hong-kong-winning-war-cancer-or-facing-new-front-late-diagnosis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Our Hong Kong Foundation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?

Snippet: While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3355306/hong-kong-winning-war-cancer-or-facing-new-front-late-diagnosis

[2026-05-31 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade

Snippet: WASHINGTON, United States —The US military said Saturday it had disabled a Gambia-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail to an Iranian port by launching a missile into its engine room.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/us-military-fires-on-gambia-flagged-ship-violating-iran-blockade/2355179

[2026-05-31 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel seizes strategic castle as it expands invasion of south Lebanon

Snippet: Israeli troops have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and the strategic ridge surrounding it in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, as it expands its ground offensive despite a nominal ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-seizes-strategic-castle-it-expands-invasion-south-lebanon

[2026-05-31 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iraqi-based Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah offers to ‘buy’ weapons from other militias

Snippet: In a bizarre turn of events, one of the most important of the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq has come up with a bizarre offer to “buy drones and missiles” from other militias that “have decided to lay down their arms.”

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-897860

[2026-05-31 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for talks, tech hub visit

Snippet: Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355463/sign-easing-uk-china-ties-british-foreign-secretary-set-talks-tech-hub-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 20:24 UTC+10:00] [British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for talks, tech hub visit

Snippet: Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355463/sign-easing-uk-china-ties-british-foreign-secretary-set-talks-tech-hub-visit

[2026-05-31 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump in ‘no hurry’ to sign deal with Iran: ‘There will be no nuclear weapons’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/us-news/trump-in-no-hurry-to-sign-iran-deal-there-will-be-no-nuclear-weapons/

[2026-05-31 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Sky] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sky exits UAE news venture after genocide denial accusations

Snippet: Sky News Arabia to retain its name in brand licensing deal after criticism of its coverage of the war in Sudan

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/31/sky-exits-tv-news-joint-venture-uae-genocide-denial-accusations

[2026-05-31 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel seizes strategic castle as it expands invasion of south Lebanon

Snippet: Israeli troops have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and the strategic ridge surrounding it in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, as it expands its ground offensive despite a nominal ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-seizes-strategic-castle-it-expands-invasion-south-lebanon

[2026-05-31 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Ukrainian drone attacks hit multiple Russian targets, including refinery

Snippet: Ukrainian drones have struck energy and ⁠industrial ⁠targets across several Russian regions, Russian authorities say, ⁠in an escalating campaign of strikes against infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/31/ukrainian-drone-attacks-hit-multiple-russian-targets-including-refinery

[2026-05-31 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid U.S.-China thaw

Snippet: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a limited media briefing in Singapore on May 31. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/philippines-japan-seek-to-strengthen-defense-ties-amid-u.s.-china-thaw

[2026-05-31 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid US-China thaw

Snippet: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a limited media briefing in Singapore on May 31. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/philippines-japan-seek-to-strengthen-defense-ties-amid-us-china-thaw

[2026-05-31 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy sites and set off fires

Snippet: Russian drones have struck the Ukrainian town of Shostka, in the northeastern Sumy region, according to local authorities. Civilian infrastructure including residential and non-residential buildings were damaged in the overnight strike. No injures have been reported.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-drones-nuclear-plant-4168345770d6d3a3808ba9dcb9dc3305

[2026-05-31 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Israeli troops seize castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/israeli-army-captures-beaufort-castle-southern-lebanon-hezbollah/106742856

[2026-05-31 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Former commander of Beaufort Ridge warns against romanticizing operation, holding outpost

Snippet: Brig. Gen. (res.) Oren Avman warned against romanticizing the capture of the Beaufort Ridge and the dangers that lie ahead during a Sunday morning interview with Walla.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897843

[2026-05-31 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: In pictures: IDF retakes southern Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge outpost nearly three decades later

Snippet: In pictures: IDF retakes southern Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge outpost nearly three decades laterThe IDF held the outpost until May 2000, when Israel withdrew its forces from southern Lebanon on the order of former prime minister Ehud Barak.Follow us on Google IDF shares footage of first tank to cross Litani River in southern Lebanon, May 31, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897846

[2026-05-31 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) S. Korea seeks to highlight efforts for 'self-reliant' defense at key security forum

Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 31 (Yonhap) -- At a key defense forum in Singapore, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has highlighted South Korea's efforts to strengthen its "self-reliant" defense capabilities amid growing North Korean threats and a volatile security environment shaped in part by the Middle East tensions.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531003400315

[2026-05-31 19:01 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: War or peace? Colombians choose destiny in high-stakes vote

Snippet: Bogota – Colombians vote Sunday in a presidential election that will determine the conflict-ridden nation’s response to spiraling violence, either staying left and opting for dialogue or tacking right towards all-out war.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/31/world/politics/colombia-high-stakes-election/

[2026-05-31 18:57 UTC+10:00] [Defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Israel captures Crusader castle as war expands in southern Lebanon

Snippet: Israeli troops seized a crumbling 12th-century fortress in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest advance into the country in 25 years.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-captures-crusader-castle-as-war-expands-southern-lebanon/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-31 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hezbollah drone strike kills Israeli soldier, says army

Snippet: The Israeli army announced Sunday that one of its soldiers had been killed the previous day by a Hezbollah explosive drone in southern Lebanon, bringing the number of Israeli military deaths since early March to 25.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-drone-strike-kills-israeli-soldier-says-army

[2026-05-31 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippine Defense Secretary says militarism charge against Japan ‘unfair’

Snippet: Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Sunday, May 31, called accusations that Japan is pursuing ‘new militarism’ unfair and vowed to defend peace and stability in Southeast Asia at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/videos/philippine-defense-secretary-says-militarism-charge-against-japan-unfair/2355143

[2026-05-31 18:16 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years

Snippet: Capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh comes despite a nominal ceasefire and shortly before talks due in the US

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/31/middle-east-crisis-live-israel-lebanon-beaufort-castle-us-iran-nuclear-deal-hormuz-oil-latest-news-updates

[2026-05-31 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue

Snippet: Defense spending, China's position in the Asia-Pacific region and lessons from Ukraine were just some of the topics dominating the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue this year.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/takeways-from-the-2026-shangri-la-dialogue-.html

[2026-05-31 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines says Beijing main hurdle to South China Sea code of conduct

Snippet: Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, defence chief Teodoro blamed China for stalling the pact and stressed Asean’s unity on the issue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355456/philippines-says-beijing-main-hurdle-south-china-sea-code-conduct?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines says Beijing main hurdle to South China Sea code of conduct

Snippet: Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, defence chief Teodoro blamed China for stalling the pact and stressed Asean’s unity on the issue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355456/philippines-says-beijing-main-hurdle-south-china-sea-code-conduct

[2026-05-31 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats

Snippet: SINGAPORE — American allies stressed the need for unity at a top defense conference Sunday, saying that as threats increasingly transcend regions, cooperation is more important than ever, even as Washington has become more critical of its traditional friends.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/american-allies-warn-division-weakens-deterrence-in-calls-for-global-unity-to-meet-new-threats/2355140

[2026-05-31 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: Trump demands tougher nuclear deal terms in last-minute push, report says | The National

Snippet: Get news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/31/live-us-iran-war-trump-deal/

[2026-05-31 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) S. Korea discussed bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: defense minister

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 5 and 10)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531002952315

[2026-05-31 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Defense minister seeks U.S. congressional support for S. Korea's nuclear-powered sub project

Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Sunday sought bipartisan U.S. congressional support for South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine project, as he met with members of the House of Representatives and the Senate at a defense forum, Seoul's defense ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531003100315

[2026-05-31 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli strikes kill several in southern Lebanon, state media reports

Snippet: Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported that Israeli forces launched several air attacks on the town of Deir ez-Zahrani at dawn, killing several people and wounding others.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strikes-kill-several-southern-lebanon-state-media-reports

[2026-05-31 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia blasts ‘conspicuously muted’ response over axed Norway missile deal

Snippet: Defence Minister Khaled told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Oslo’s move was ‘destructive’ to the credibility of the rules-based global order

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355452/malaysia-blasts-conspicuously-muted-response-over-axed-norway-missile-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Pete Hegseth] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia blasts ‘conspicuously muted’ response over axed Norway missile deal

Snippet: Defence Minister Khaled told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Oslo’s move was ‘destructive’ to the credibility of the rules-based global order

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355452/malaysia-blasts-conspicuously-muted-response-over-axed-norway-missile-deal

[2026-05-31 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel broadcasts images of forces at Beaufort Castle after capture claim

Snippet: The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation aired images showing the Israeli flag and the banner of the Golani Brigade flying above Beaufort Castle shortly after the military announced a “large-scale operation” in the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Salouqi area of southern Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-broadcasts-images-forces-beaufort-castle-after-capture-claim

[2026-05-31 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

Snippet: Japan's defence minister has rebutted Beijing's claim that his country is engaging in a "new militarism" - criticising China for its military expansion and lack of transparency.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8p4ejy8ppo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-31 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea discussed bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: defense minister

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS Ahn's remarks, background throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531002951315

[2026-05-31 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel claims control of strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon

Snippet: The Israeli military said it has taken control of Beaufort Castle, a strategic hilltop fortress in southern Lebanon that has featured in several major confrontations since Israel’s 1982 invasion of the country.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-claims-control-strategic-beaufort-castle-southern-lebanon

[2026-05-31 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Local election campaigns push cash-based pledges

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760236

[2026-05-31 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: Lebanese PM says 'scorched-earth policy’ will not ensure Israel’s security

Snippet: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam denounced what he described as a dangerous Israeli escalation in the south, calling for an immediate ceasefire and insisting that a “scorched-earth policy” would not ensure Israel’s security, after Israel launched new strikes across south Lebanon following evacuation warnings.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-lebanese-pm-says-scorched-earth-policy-will-not-ensure-israels