Verified footage examined by BBC Verify reveals significant destruction in rural southern Lebanon following reported Israeli strikes. In the town of Toul, at least two buildings, including a shop, sustained damage, with rubble littering the main road. Further east, in Kfar Tebnit, a video depicts a smouldering area where two former buildings, one identified as a shoe shop, were completely destroyed.
Negotiations between Russia and India are underway to establish a visa-free agreement for group tourist travel, potentially commencing in Spring 2025. This follows the recent introduction of e-visas for Indian citizens, resulting in a significant increase in Indian visitors to Russia, particularly for business purposes. The success of a similar visa-free program with China and Iran supports Russia’s optimism for a similar outcome with India. This initiative aims to further boost tourism between the two nations, building upon the already substantial increase in Indian travelers to Russia.
John Q. Hosedrinker