World powers warn of Israeli attack’s repercussions

• China, Russia, France seek immediate, comprehensive ceasefire
• Biden says US fully backs Israel’s right to self-defence
• Muslim states condemn assassination

BEIRUT: With the spectre of all-out war looming over the Middle East, world powers warned of the potential repercussions of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination by Israel amid growing calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Middle East.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the UN...