Lebanon: News
UAE bans travel to Iran, Lebanon, Iraq amid regional tensions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a travel ban for its citizens to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq. The decision was taken due to rising regional tensions in the Middle East.
Hamas intel officer who helped plan October 7 killed: Israel
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has announced the killing of Iyad Ahmed Abd al-Rahman Shambari, a senior Hamas military intelligence official.
Tehran's international airport resumes commercial flights, first since war began
Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport for the first time since the start of hostilities with the United States and Israel two months ago.
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks, Trump announces
United States President Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Israel uses diplomacy, military pressure to disarm Hezbollah before talks
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced that Israel is employing both military and diplomatic strategies to disarm Hezbollah.
'No plans yet': Iran on fresh talks with US
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, has said that there are currently no plans for the next round of negotiations with the United States in Islamabad.
'No more Mr Nice Guy': Trump's latest threat to Iran
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran over its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
UK, France invite India to join Hormuz security mission: MEA
The United Kingdom and France have invited India to join a joint effort to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
Israel, Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire: Trump
United States President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
Trump announces 1st Israel-Lebanon talks in 34 years
United States President Donald Trump has announced that leaders of Israel and Lebanon will hold talks on Thursday. This will be their first communication in 34 years.
Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel
Italy has suspended its defense agreement with Israel, which includes the exchange of military equipment and technology research.
Vance called Israel from Islamabad: Netanyahu rebuts Iran's claim
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed details of a phone call with United States Vice President JD Vance.
US-Iran Islamabad talks extend to day two, Hormuz standoff deepens
The United States and Iran are set to continue high-level peace talks in Pakistan on Sunday, Iranian media reported.
White House denies agreeing to unfreeze Iranian assets
The United States has denied reports that it has agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets.
India expresses concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon
India has expressed "deep concern" over the large number of civilian casualties in Lebanon.
'No backup plan': Trump warns, as talks set to begin
United States President Donald Trump has warned that the country needs no backup plan if negotiations with Iran fail.
Iran's Ghalibaf flies with Minab victims' photos ahead of talks
A powerful image from inside a plane carrying Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf to Islamabad has set the emotional backdrop for high-stakes United States-Iran ceasefire talks.
Asim Munir forces Khawaja Asif to delete Israel post: Report
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir intervened to delete a controversial social media post by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.
Netanyahu's corruption trial to resume after Iran ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed during its conflict with Iran.
Iran denies sending officials to Pakistan for US talks
Iranian state media has rejected reports that senior officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Bager Ghalibaf, traveled to Pakistan for negotiations with the United States.
What are Iran's conditions for opening Hormuz
Iran will not allow more than 15 vessels per day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under a two-week ceasefire with the United States, Russia's TASS news agency reported.
Pakistan minister tells Israel to 'burn in hell', Netanyahu responds
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has called Israel "evil" and a "curse for humanity" after it attacked Lebanon.
'Lebanon inseparable part of ceasefire': Iran warns ceasefire violators
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Israeli attacks on Lebanon that have killed over 200 people violate the ceasefire agreement and make negotiations pointless.
Israeli military claims Hezbollah chief's secretary killed in Beirut airstrike
The Israeli military has claimed that the personal secretary of Hezbollah secretary-general Naim Qassem was killed in an airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday.
Israel questions Pakistan's credibility as mediator in US-Iran talks
Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has expressed skepticism over Pakistan's role as a mediator in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the United States.
Iran's ceasefire proposal 'probably written by ChatGPT': JD Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has claimed that Iran submitted three versions of its 10-point proposals, one of which he said was "probably written by ChatGPT."
Iran issues new map to guide ships around Hormuz mines
Iran has released new navigational maps for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz to help them avoid potential threats from sea mines.
Iran closes Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill 200+
Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, blocking oil tankers from transiting the waterway after Israeli strikes hit several commercial and residential areas in central Beirut, killing hundreds, Fars News reported on Wednesday.
US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
United States President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
6 children killed in US-Israeli attacks on Tehran
Four girls and two boys below the age of 10 were killed in US-Israeli attacks on the province of Tehran overnight, Iranian media reported.
Israel forging new alliances with Arab nations against Iran: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel is forging new alliances with "important countries in the region" to counter what he calls the "Iranian threat."
Michigan synagogue truck attack was Hezbollah-inspired terrorism: FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has classified the March 12 attack on Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, as a "Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism."
US strikes Iran ammunition depot in Isfahan with bunker-buster bombs
The United States has reportedly launched an attack on a major ammunition depot in Isfahan, Iran.
Yemen's Houthis join West Asia war, fire missile at Israel
The Iran-backed Yemeni Houthis have confirmed their first attack on Israel since the outbreak of hostilities.
Trump tells Iran to 'get serious' before 'it's too late'
United States President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Iran, claiming that its negotiators are "begging" for a deal.
Israel expands attacks against Hezbollah as Lebanon death toll rises
The Israeli military stated that plans to expand its ground and air attacks against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have been approved.
Iran threatens to 'completely' close Hormuz after Trump's ultimatum
Iran has threatened to "completely close" the Strait of Hormuz if United States President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to strike Iranian energy facilities within 48 hours.
US-Israel strike Iran's Natanz nuclear facility amid ongoing conflict
The United States and Israel have reportedly launched an attack on Iran's Natanz uranium-enrichment facility.
IDF-US joint operations against Iran ahead of schedule: Report
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the United States are reportedly ahead of schedule in their joint military operations against Iran, according to officials quoted by the Times of Israel.
All 6 US service members killed in Iraq plane crash
All six crew members aboard a United States military refueling aircraft, which crashed in western Iraq on Thursday evening, have been confirmed dead.
Israel unlawfully using white phosphorus in Lebanon: Rights watch
The New York-based rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in residential areas of southern Lebanon earlier this month.
Iran's Pezeshkian says enemies misrepresenting remarks to isolate Tehran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has clarified that his recent comments on attacks in the Gulf were "misinterpreted by the enemy."
Lebanon: Israel's operation to hunt for missing pilot kills 41
An Israeli special forces operation in eastern Lebanon has left 41 dead and 40 injured. The operation was launched to locate the remains of navigator Ron Arad, who went missing in 1986.
Iran strikes continue on Gulf, defying peace vows
Kuwait's national oil company has announced a "precautionary" cut to its crude production after fuel tanks at the country's airport were targeted.
Israel launches fresh attacks on Tehran and Beirut
Israel has said it is conducting "simultaneous strikes in Tehran and Beirut."
US confirms 3 jets were downed in 'friendly fire incident'
Three United States fighter jets were "mistakenly" shot down by Kuwaiti air defense systems on Monday morning, the United States' Central Command (CENTCOM) said Monday evening.
Israeli airstrikes on Beirut kill Hezbollah parliamentary chief
Israeli airstrikes have killed Mohammad Raad, the head of Hezbollah's parliamentary faction.
UK, France, Germany vow defensive action against Iran's missile capabilities
The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have expressed readiness to take necessary steps to defend their interests in the region after Iran's recent missile attacks.
Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah attacks over Khamenei's death
The Israeli military has launched strikes on Lebanon, including its capital, Beirut. This comes after the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah fired rockets and drones at Israel.
Iran-Israel war: Air India, IndiGo among carriers suspending flights
Air travel has been severely disrupted on February 28 after Israel's strikes on Iran.
Middle East travel warnings expanded as US-Iran tensions rise
Several countries have advised their citizens to leave Iran and its neighboring regions as tensions between the United States and Iran escalate.
Fake 'Saudi Prince' scandal: Auto worker scams Lebanon's elite
A bizarre scandal has rocked Lebanon, where an auto mechanic impersonated a Saudi prince and duped the country's elite.
Israel accused of spraying cancer-linked glyphosate on Lebanese farms
Lebanon has accused Israel of spraying a cancer-linked herbicide on many tracts of farmland in the south of the country.
US to designate Muslim Brotherhood as 'foreign terrorist organization'
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the process of designating branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as "terrorist" organizations, AFP reported.
Who was Hezbollah leader Tabatabai, killed in Israeli airstrike?
The assassination of Haytham Ali Tabatabai, the chief of staff of Hezbollah, has plunged the Israel-Lebanon border into renewed tensions.
Heading to Lebanon? 5 desserts you must taste
Lebanon is famous for its rich culinary heritage, especially when it comes to desserts.
Who're Druze; why Israel is bombing Syria to protect them
Israel has intensified its military operations in southern Syria, targeting Syrian government forces in Suwayda.
'Why wouldn't there be...regime change?': Trump's 'MIGA' push for Iran
United States President Donald Trump has suggested a possible regime change in Iran following US military strikes against key Iranian nuclear sites.
Lebanon warns of 'new war' after Israel's retaliatory airstrikes
Lebanon has warned of war after Israel pounded it with heavy artillery and airstrikes in response to cross-border rocket fire from its land.
Hamas's head of government in Gaza killed in Israeli strikes
Hamas has said that Essam al-Dalis, head of its Gaza government, has been killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes.
Syria retaliates against Lebanon, accuses Hezbollah of killing troops
Syria's military has carried out rocket and artillery attacks on Lebanon, after accusing Iran-backed Hezbollah of killing three Syrian soldiers.
Iran, Lebanon FMs working to resolve flight cancelations
Iran and Lebanon are working together to resolve the cancelation of two flights from Tehran to Beirut.
Former Israeli Defence Minister confirms use of Hannibal Directive
In a recent interview with Israel's Channel 12, former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed the use of the contentious Hannibal Directive during a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.
Salman Rushdie to testify in attempted murder trial
The trial of Hadi Matar, the man accused of attempting to murder renowned author Salman Rushdie, will begin this week in Mayville, New York.
Israel: Netanyahu appoints Eyal Zamir as new military chief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Major General Eyal Zamir as the new chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Lebanon says 14 killed by Israeli forces, withdrawal deadline missed
Israeli soldiers have killed at least 14 people and wounded over 80 in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry, as the Israeli military remains in the area beyond the withdrawal deadline.
Israeli spies disclose 10-year-long operation targeting Hezbollah with exploding devices
Two recently retired Israeli intelligence agents have detailed a decade-long covert operation against Hezbollah militants.
Israel prepares for potential strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities
The Israeli military is reportedly gearing up for possible strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities as fears grow over Iran's potential development of nuclear weapons.
Missing American found wandering barefoot after months in Syrian prison
Travis Timmerman, a United States citizen who went missing seven months ago, was discovered in the village of Thihabiyeh near Damascus, Syria.
75 Indians evacuated from Syria, moved to Lebanon
The Indian government has successfully evacuated 75 of its citizens from Syria after rebel forces recently overthrew President Bashar al-Assad and are set to form a new government.
Explained: Which is the rebel group leading new Syrian counteroffensive
Rebel fighters in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have launched a major counteroffensive killing over 400. The insurgents have managed to take control of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city.
Jihadist rebels seize 'most of' Aleppo city: Syria war monitor
Jihadist rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have taken over most of Aleppo city, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Israel strikes Hezbollah facility in Lebanon a day after ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it opened fire on suspects moving toward southern Lebanon on Thursday, accusing Hezbollah of violating a newly established ceasefire agreement.
Iran may end nuclear weapons ban if sanctions reimposed: Minister
Iran's Foreign Minister—Seyed Abbas Araghchi—has warned that the country could reconsider its ban on possessing nuclear weapons if Western nations go ahead with reimposing United Nations sanctions.
Hezbollah claims victory after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, vows to keep fighting
The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has claimed victory over Israel after a ceasefire deal ended over 14 months of conflict.
India welcomes Israel, Lebanon's ceasefire agreement
India has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the United States.
Hamas ready for Gaza ceasefire agreement, 'serious' prisoners exchange deal
Hamas has said that it is ready for a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip.