Region
Israeli strike and explosions shake southern Lebanon
The southern border region experienced new escalation with Israeli airstrikes, large explosions and artillery fire reported across multiple areas.
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Complaints mount against Hadara as cousin faces shooting in Australia
A businessman and parliamentary candidate in Akkar faces a series of documented complaints and legal filings alleging weapons offences, drugs, kidnapping and extortion, as…
Politics
Hezbollah gives chance to political track while keeping military options open
Mahmoud Qmati, deputy chief of Hezbollah's political council, said the party will pursue diplomacy aimed at Israeli withdrawal but will respond firmly to any…
Region
Hezbollah maintains openness to direct US contact while backing political process
A Hezbollah political council member said the group is not closing the door to direct talks with the United States, but has decided to…
Politics
LAF enforcement questioned in southern pilot zone
A visit to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh suggests the Lebanese Armed Forces may not be adequately controlling access to areas transferred from Israeli military control.
Society
Chemicals dumped in Marj Bisri as dam plan fails
Expired chemicals meant for export to Europe were instead buried in farmland in Marj Bisri after Lebanon Electricity Company changed course and contracted local…
Region
France prepares international conference to support Lebanese Army
France is coordinating with Jordan to organize a preparatory meeting in Paris on September 17 ahead of an international conference to support the Lebanese…
Politics
Aoun seeks Vatican backing for Israeli troop withdrawal
President Joseph Aoun met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and asked for papal pressure on Israel to honour a ceasefire agreement and quit…
Region
US reclassifies Hezbollah and targets Iran funding networks
The United States reclassified Hezbollah on Thursday and said it would pursue Iranian financing networks that support the group, while Iran's foreign ministry condemned…
Economy
Washington expands financial sanctions on Hezbollah, ties group to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
The U.S. Treasury Department has reclassified Hezbollah as controlled by Iran's Quds Force and announced sanctions on ten individuals allegedly operating a cash-smuggling network.
Region
US Treasury redesignates Hezbollah as terrorist organization under Iranian command
The United States Treasury Department has redesignated Hezbollah as a terrorist organization operating under the command of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force,…
Politics
Hezbollah’s tunnel network reflects deeper Lebanese state failure, analysts say
Experts assess the extent and implications of Hezbollah's underground military infrastructure as control shifts between Israeli, Lebanese and militant forces.
Region
Israeli strikes continue in south Lebanon as UNIFIL handover begins
Israeli forces struck multiple southern villages overnight and carried out demolitions as the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon prepared to hand over positions to…
Economy
Housing Bank resumes lending with Arab Fund backing
The Housing Bank has restarted housing loans for the first time since Lebanon's financial crisis, backed by a 50 million Kuwaiti dinar facility from…
Politics
Army Commander holds series of meetings with foreign and domestic visitors
General Rodolphe Haykal met with outgoing and incoming Russian military attachés, the Danish military attaché, a senior Shia cleric, and representatives of the journalists'…
Society
Generator price violators held on weapons and drug charges
State security forces arrested two people in Hazmieh after discovering military weapons, explosives and narcotics during an inspection related to generator pricing violations.
Society
Rami Ayash Denies Connection to Viral Video, Warns Against Fabricated News
Lebanese artist Rami Ayash issued a clarification statement denying any connection to a video circulating on social media paired with one of his songs.
Economy
Customs seizes smuggled foodstuffs in border operation
The customs authority's anti-smuggling unit has impounded a pickup truck carrying illegal foodstuffs and detained the driver for legal proceedings.