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    "Canada",
    "Cuba",
    "Fuel",
    "Hezbollah",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\n### Israel reportedly warns Lebanon about further strikes\n\nIsrael indirectly warned Lebanon that it would strike its northern neighbor hard if the Iran-backed militia group Hezbollah gets involved in any future US-Iran conflict, two Lebanese officials told _Reuters_. Israel damaged Hezbollah severely in 2024 as part of strikes on southern Lebanon, killing its leader **Hassan Nasrallah** along with thousands of its fighters. Since then, it has been _pushing_ the Lebanese government to disarm the militia group, but Beirut hasn’t been able to achieve this. Israel _struck_ northeast Lebanon as recently as Friday, killing 10 people – including eight Hezbollah members. The reported warning to Lebanese officials suggests there could be more to come. The _sizable US_ _military build-up_ in the Middle East, which could theoretically provide Israel with cover, may also encourage action in Lebanon.\n\n* * *\n\n### China-Japan tensions rise further\n\nBeijing on Tuesday _imposed_ tight controls on exports of equipment and technology to dozens of major Japanese firms that it says are involved in Tokyo’s “remilitarization” and nuclearization ambitions. Tensions between the two _old foes_ have risen significantly since Japan’s conservative Prime Minister **Sanae Takaichi** said _last fall_ that her country would view any Chinese attack on Taiwan as a direct threat to Japan, requiring a military response. China called that a “red line which should not be touched” and responded by cutting food exports and slashing Chinese tourism to Japan. The latest measures mark a further escalation between East Asia’s two largest economies, and they come amid _broader uncertainty_ about the extent of the Trump administration’s commitment to its longstanding allies in the region.\n\n### Can Canada come to Cuba’s rescue?\n\nOttawa said Monday that it _plans_ to send aid to Cuba, the _destitute_ island nation that is _rapidly running_ out of fuel after the Trump administration _halted_ Venezuelan oil shipments last month and pressured Mexico to reduce its crude exports to Havana. Though Canada refused to share details on the contents of the aid package, Canada’s assistance could undermine US efforts to implement a de facto blockade against the communist-run island. Canada said it was concerned about the increasing humanitarian crisis there, and would join Mexico in _providing_ aid. The move, if greenlit, would further exacerbate the tensions between Washington and Ottawa ahead of the USMCA review later this year.",
  "title": "What We’re Watching: Israel reportedly warns Lebanon, China-Japan tiff escalates, Canada says it will give aid to Cuba"
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