Society
Fire breaks out in residential building in Tripoli
A house fire in Tripoli's Tala'a Mashroo' al-Quba neighbourhood sent thick smoke over the area on Monday as civil defence teams rushed to the…
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Region
Israeli forces strike southern Lebanon after attack on troops
The Israeli military conducted strikes against Hezbollah positions in Nabatieh and Ansar following an attack on its forces near Ali al-Taher Ridge.
Region
Israeli forces continue scorched-earth policy across southern Lebanon
A field tour documents ongoing demolition of homes, burning of crops and forests, and removal of ordnance across villages in southern Lebanon occupied since…
Economy
Parliament approves bank reform law but depositor protection remains unclear
Lebanon's parliament approved a banking sector restructuring bill, but actual deposit protection depends on passage of a separate financial stability law that has not…
Region
Israeli military says it targeted Hezbollah command post in Ansariyeh
The Israeli military said it struck a Hezbollah command centre in southern Lebanon early Saturday in response to an attack on its forces, killing…
Region
Trump leans toward economic pressure on Iran as diplomatic track falters
The Trump administration is shifting strategy toward maximum economic and military pressure on Iran as diplomatic efforts stall, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emerging…
Politics
Foreign states may monitor Hezbollah disarmament in the south
Lebanon, Israel and their allies are discussing in Rome an international mechanism to verify implementation of security agreements in southern Lebanon, but disagreements over…
Politics
Lebanese politician calls for normalisation with Israel and Hezbollah disarmament
Rouad Nassar has called for Israel to remain in Lebanon until Hezbollah surrenders its weapons and expressed support for visits to Tel Aviv.
Politics
Cabinet declares retired security chief Saliba resigned after year-long absence
The cabinet has deemed retired General Tony Saliba resigned from state employment after he failed to report for duty within the legal deadline, and…
Society
Palestinian child arrested after stealing $11,800 from shop in Hamra
Security forces arrested a Palestinian child from Nahr al-Bard camp who stole $11,800 from a shop in Hamra, telling interrogators he was hungry.
Region
Clearfield tells Haykal Israel will stay in south until elections
The U.S. military coordinator said Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon before upcoming elections and that the Israeli prime minister is reluctant to…
Region
Hezbollah vows response as Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon
Hezbollah says Israeli airstrikes on the south will be met with an appropriate response, marking a shift from restraint since a ceasefire began in…
Society
Two large explosions reported in Hadatha; shooting kills one, wounds two in Qartaba
Heavy blasts struck Hadatha while a shooting in Qartaba left one dead and two wounded, as security forces intensify investigations into mounting violence across…
Region
Three Israeli soldiers wounded in drone attack in southern Lebanon
Three Israeli soldiers suffered serious injuries in an attack by an explosives-laden drone in the Ali Taher heights in southern Lebanon.
Politics
March 8 alliance regroups to disrupt parliament
The Free Patriotic Movement and Hezbollah coordinated in parliament to block a quorum and challenge Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, signalling a consolidation of the…
Society
Security forces arrest suspect wanted on 20 judicial warrants in Akkar
Internal Security Forces arrested a 25-year-old Lebanese man in Ain al-Dhaab in Akkar following surveillance operations; he is wanted on 20 judicial warrants for…
Society
Black smoke from burning tyres and wires chokes Tripoli each morning
Residents of Tripoli wake daily to thick clouds of black smoke as people burn tyres and electrical wire to extract copper, raising health and…
Region
Netanyahu says Israeli military operates under political direction in Lebanon, Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the military acts according to political leadership directives while removing threats from Lebanon and Gaza.