UN Security Council votes to wind down UNIFIL mission in Lebanon after 2026 Amid US pressure, vote extends peacekeeping mission but then calls for ‘orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal’. Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025
US diplomat Tom Barrack apologises for using word 'animalistic' to describe reporters in Lebanon The American ambassador to Turkey made the comment during a visit to Beirut on Tuesday. Euronews · Aug 28, 2025
US diplomat apologizes for using the word 'animalistic' in reference to Lebanese reporters A U.S. diplomat has apologized for using the word "animalistic" during a press conference in Lebanon The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025
UN Security Council To Decide Fate Of Peacekeeper Mandate In Lebanon The UN Security Council is set to vote Thursday on the future of the blue helmet peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon, which has faced US and Israeli opposition. International Business Times · Aug 28, 2025
UN Security Council to vote on ending peacekeeping mission in Lebanon on Dec. 31, 2026 The Security Council scheduled a vote Thursday on a resolution that would end the more than four-decade operation of the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon on Dec. 31, 2025 The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025
US envoy cuts Lebanon trip short amid protests, outrage over press comments Protesters decry Tom Barrack visit amid Hezbollah disarmament push, warning to journalists not to act ‘animalistic’. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025
U.S. envoy Tom Barrack sparks outrage after telling journalists in Lebanon to ‘act civilized’ Barrack was in the Middle East to discuss the Lebanese government’s plans to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
What is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or the IRGC? With news Iran orchestrated two antisemitic attacks in Australia last year, the federal government has declared the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group. The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025
US and Israel push to end UN peacekeeping mandate in south Lebanon risks regional chaos The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) is seen by many as an essential peacekeeping buffer between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah. But Israeli pressure, US doubts over Unifil’s cost-effectiveness and the fragile state of Lebanon’s politics means there is a risk that instead of being renewed on August 31… The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025
Lebanon to present Hezbollah disarmament plan in coming days: US envoy Tom Barrack says Beirut will set out plan on Sunday. Hezbollah has rejected it as Israel continues attacks. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025
Kneecap make announcement after being forced to cancel US gigs It comes amid member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh’s court battle over a terror charge The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Kneecap announce release date for new song after cancelling string of US gigs Kneecap teamed up with Paul Hartnoll from electronic music duo Orbital for the song. Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025
What to know about Iran's Revolutionary Guard Iran's Revolutionary Guard is a powerful force that answers only to the country's supreme leader The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Iran is under pressure from Australia at a pivotal moment – time is running out to strike a nuclear deal In an extraordinary announcement, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Iran directed at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia, including the firebombing of a synagogue, in an attempt to sow discord and undermine social cohesion in the country. The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 US envoy: Saudi Arabia, Qatar to invest in Lebanon economic zone for disarmed Hezbollah Saudi Arabia and Qatar are ready to invest in an economic zone in south Lebanon
Euronews · Aug 26, 2025 Kneecap cancel US tour due to ‘close proximity of next court hearing’ The Irish rap trio, who performed in Paris on Sunday night despite pro-Israel supporters attempting to disrupt their performance, confirmed the cancellation of their upcoming US tour - but that they have a surprise in store...
Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025 Israel’s destruction in Lebanon could amount to war crimes: Amnesty Amnesty said more than 10,000 civilian structures were destroyed by Israel – many of them after the ceasefire.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025 What is Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps? Australia has announced that it will list the shadowy IRGC as a terrorist group, after determining that it had directed at least two antisemitic attacks
International Business Times · Aug 26, 2025 Kneecap Cancel US Tour, Citing UK Court Hearing In Terrorism Case The Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled a planned tour in the United States, citing a UK court hearing in a case one of its members is facing for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.
Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2025 Hezbollah chief rejects disarmament, demands Israel comply with ceasefire Naim Qassem says group will not abandon weapons ‘that protect us from our enemy’, insists on end to Israeli attacks.
The Guardian - US · Aug 25, 2025 Kneecap cancel all US tour dates over clash with court hearing in London Band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh faces terrorism charge in UK for alleged display of Hezbollah flag mid-performance
The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2025 Kneecap forced to cancel 15 US tour dates due to upcoming court hearing IRISH rap trio Kneecap say they have been forced to cancel 15 US tour dates in October due to one of their members’ upcoming UK court hearing in…
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025 Kneecap cancel sold-out US tour due to court hearings in London Kneecap have cancelled their US tour due to its proximity to Mo Chara’s next court hearing
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025 Kneecap cancel US tour dates as they call out British government ‘witch hunt’ Irish hip-hop trio promised something ‘very special’ to share with their US fans next week
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025 Netanyahu says Israel could withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he welcomes the Lebanese cabinet’s “momentous decision” earlier this month to work towards the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of 2025