Lebanon digs for survivors after deadliest day of renewed war between Israel and Hezbollah Lebanon reels from its deadliest day in over five weeks of war between Israel and Hezbollah The Independent UK · Apr 9
Israeli strikes on Lebanon risk unravelling US-Iran ceasefire, EU warns Lebanon has declared a period of national mourning after a wave of Israeli strikes killed at least 254 people on Wednesday. The EU insists that the country be covered by the US-Iran ceasefire deal. Euronews · Apr 9
Lebanon Declares National Mourning Day as Death Toll From Israeli Attacks Reaches 254 on Deadliest Day of 2026 Conflict Explore the 2026 Lebanon conflict as Israeli airstrikes result in 254 deaths, escalating regional tensions and a humanitarian crisis. Learn about the ceasefire exclusions and stay updated on the latest news. International Business Times UK · Apr 9
Pakistan announces free public transport after fuel price hike – as it happened This blog is closed – our live coverage continues in a new blog here The Guardian - AU · Apr 3
The Latest: Oil prices surge, stocks fall with Trump offering no clear end to war U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will keep hitting Iran very hard in the next two or three weeks even though he says all of his administration's military objectives have been met or exceeded The Independent UK · Apr 2
Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as political tensions soar Iran has refused Lebanon’s order to expel its ambassador, and the standoff adds to rising tension as Hezbollah and Israel fight The Independent UK · Mar 30
Lebanon orders Iran’s ambassador out, escalating a postwar crackdown on Tehran’s influence Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry has declared Iran’s ambassador to Beirut persona non grata, ordering him to leave the country by the end of the week The Independent UK · Mar 24
Lebanon asks U.S. for direct peace talks with Israel to end fighting Hezbollah entered the fighting on the second day of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Axios · Mar 9
Israel strikes Lebanon after Iran ally Hezbollah fires missiles over border Conflict spreads as militant group targets Israel over Ali Khamenei killing and IDF responds with Beirut strikes The Guardian - AU · Mar 2
Hezbollah launches missiles at Israel from Lebanon, Israeli military says This would expand the current conflict to another country in the region. Axios · Mar 2
Newsletter: Macron edges Europe towards re-engaging Russia Also in this newsletter: Latvian PM and Estonian President back EU envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, and Brussels cautions member states over social media crackdowns. Euronews · Feb 5
'All-out war' in the Middle East must be avoided, Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam tells Euronews: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he welcomed renewed US-Iran talks set for this Friday, as well as efforts to promote stability and avoid “all-out” war in the Middle East. Euronews · Feb 4
Macron hosts Lebanon's PM to discuss ceasefire, Hezbollah disarmament French President Emmanuel Macron will host Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Friday afternoon to discuss, among other things, the fragile ceasefire agreement with Israel and the continued disarmament of Hezbollah. Radio France Internationale · Jan 23
Lebanon's financial recovery will rest on security and political reforms, economy minister says Lebanon's economy minister says the country's efforts to control weapons from non-state groups are crucial for economic recovery The Independent UK · Jan 8
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025 Lebanese Cabinet approves a draft law to return funds wiped out with the 2019 collapse of banks Lebanon’s Cabinet has approved a draft law to determine the extent of losses suffered by Lebanese banks during the country’s financial meltdown in 2019 and provide a mechanism to return depositors’ funds that were wiped out at the time
The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025 With a deadline looming, Lebanon is under pressure to disarm Hezbollah or risk another war Lebanon faces a grave predicament. Israel wants the Hezbollah militant group based in the country to be disarmed. Hezbollah has refused to give up its arms as long as Israel threatens Lebanon. And the Lebanese government is not strong enough to subdue Hezbollah on its own.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister says Lebanon’s prime minister says that his country is “far from” diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel
Euronews · Nov 30, 2025 Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon: 'In Palestine the only solution is two states' The pontiff is in Lebanon for the second leg of his apostolic journey, the first since his election, which has already taken him to Turkey, Ankara, Iznik and Istanbul
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 Lebanese leader criticizes Hezbollah for not disarming Lebanon's prime minister has criticized Hezbollah for not disarming, saying this harms the Lebanese people
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 Hezbollah defies Lebanon PM's ban to honor fallen leaders with coastal light show Hezbollah supporters have gathered in Beirut to project images of their former leaders on Raouche rock
Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2025 US children among five killed in Israeli drone strike on southern Lebanon Israel says Hezbollah member killed in strike, but Lebanon says attack is a ‘crime against civilians’.
Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2025 Lebanon PM Salam slams Israel after fresh attacks on southern Lebanon Israel gave residents an hour to evacuate areas in southern Lebanon after announcing planned attacks on Hezbollah.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025 Lebanon's speaker calls for national dialogue on Hezbollah's weapons, criticizes US pressure Lebanon’s parliament speaker has criticized Washington’s push to quickly to disarm the Hezbollah militant group, and called instead for a calm national dialogue to determine “the fate of those weapons.”
Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2025 Israel’s turn to ‘comply’: US envoy after Lebanon moves to disarm Hezbollah Barrack said plan to disarm Hezbollah also ‘requires Israel’s cooperation’ to keep up its end of the deal.
Euronews · Aug 18, 2025 US envoy to discuss further steps with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah US special envoy to Lebanon Tom Barrack said his team would discuss a long-term deal with Israel after Beirut endorsed a US-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm.