BBC Monitoring

BBC Monitoring is closely following the impact of the Iran war on Lebanon as Israeli forces push deeper into the south of the country to target Tehran’s allies in Hezbollah. Drawing on the expertise of our teams covering both countries, we are monitoring official and media narratives around the conflict and its context, and providing expert analysis on several key issues: - How the conflict is exposing internal rifts within Hezbollah and straining its alliances, and how the group is weakened after the 2024 ceasefire deal with Israel - How Hezbollah is managing to maintain its military capabilities despite losses in the war - How large-scale displacement is exposing Lebanon’s deep socio‑economic and political fractures - Why Israel is escalating its campaign against Hezbollah and how this conflict differs from previous rounds If these developments matter to you, request a trial of BBC Monitoring to access our trusted insights and analysis. Click here: https://lnkd.in/euTYQEP3

Here are today's top stories in Chinese media and social media: - US senators visit Taiwan - Chinese media continue to discuss the US-Israel-Iran conflict - Four killed after explosion in motorway tunnel Click below to read the latest edition of the Beijing Briefing and subscribe for daily updates.

BBC Monitoring Iran specialist Niko Kelbakiani describes how Iran’s media is reporting on Iranian strikes on Israel and US military assets in the region, and US and Israeli strikes on Iran.   For more insights and analysis, click the following link to request a trial of BBC Monitoring: https://lnkd.in/eKjguJrG

Here are today's top stories in Chinese media and social media: · Leader of Taiwan's opposition party to visit China · Beijing imposes sanctions on Japanese lawmaker over Taiwan trips · Extreme weather forecast for China's south · Seven killed after building collapse in northeast China Click below to read the latest edition of the Beijing Briefing and subscribe for daily updates.

BBC Monitoring is tracking the response in Latin America to the US Trump administration's "Shield of the Americas" and "Americas Counter Cartel Coalition" initiatives launched on 7 March 2026. These initiatives involve a range of governments in the region in a US-led offensive aimed at "dismantlement of cartels and foreign terrorists operating in the Western Hemisphere". Our Latin America team is looking at: - Cases in which Latin American nations are allowing the presence of US military assets in their territory to participate in operations against drug cartels and criminal gangs. - Reporting in countries which face major drugs and crime challenges, but which have not formally joined the US counter-cartels alliance. - Political and media reaction in the region to the increased deployment of US military assets. - Reports of concrete results from this US-led war on the cartels. If these developments matter to you, request a trial of BBC Monitoring to access our trusted insights and analysis. Click here: https://lnkd.in/egC_uM9b

Here are today's top stories in Chinese media and social media: · Ministry of Commerce gets tough ahead of prospective Trump-Xi summit · Media reflect on 2026 Boao Forum · Media express concerns at researcher suicide after US interrogation · Media continue to discuss the US-Israel-Iran conflict Click below to read the latest edition of the Beijing Briefing and subscribe for daily updates.

Here are today's top stories in Chinese media and social media: ·      Media comment on delayed Xi-Trump summit ·      Media continue to discuss Iran war ·      State media ramp up criticism of Japanese government ·      China launches long-term care insurance programme for ageing population Click below to read the latest edition of the Beijing Briefing and subscribe for daily updates.

In this episode of The Global Jigsaw, we peek under the bonnet of the machinery that shapes official narratives and controls the media in Iran. And we revisit the turbulent first days of the war as they unfolded on national TV, from the death of Ayatollah Khamenei to the surprise apology by President Pezeshkian and the rise of a new Supreme Leader. Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eTB7Dc2c

Here are today's top stories in Chinese media and social media: ·      China continues criticism of Japan after embassy break-in ·      Media continue to discuss Iran war ·      Death of education influencer prompts health discussions Click below to read the latest edition of the Beijing Briefing and subscribe for daily updates.

BBC Monitoring Iran specialist, Soroush Negahdari, discusses the latest developments in Iran. For more insights and analysis, click the following link to request a trial of BBC Monitoring: https://lnkd.in/eKjguJrG