Talks to end the conflict in Lebanon due to start in Washington

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The purpose of the talks is to end the conflict engulfing southern Lebanon where Israel is striking Hezbollah positions, forcing hundreds of thousands of civilians to flee. On Monday, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem urged Lebanon to cancel the planned meeting with Israel. The group rejects the idea of direct negotiations with Israel. US vice president JD Vance accuses Iran of 'economic terrorism' in Strait of Hormuz as US blockade comes into effect . We'll look at what impact this will have on the globally economy and in particular how China will react to the potential damage to the global economy. (Photo: Omar, 13, who says he survived the Israeli strike, looks on as he talks to his brother on the balcony of their apartment at the site of an Israeli strike; Credit: Zohra Bensemra/Reuters)