Analysis UAE gauges new Lebanon deals amid Levant economic stabilization push Beirut welcomed a high-level business delegation from the UAE in late August as Abu Dhabi pursues new regional economic engagement amid Iran's waning influence. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Israel’s Lebanon dilemma: Confront Hezbollah without angering Trump, triggering Iran Israeli sources point out that the pilot project for Israel's withdrawal and the Lebanese military taking control over the area is not working because of the government's reluctance to search for Hezbollah's weapons in private homes. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz Syria, Saudi Arabia to establish joint bank; Lebanon, UAE ink deals, deepen economic ties; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Lebanon, UAE ink deals, deepen economic ties on Emirati Beirut visit An Emirati business delegation signed the agreements in Beirut and met with President Joseph Aoun, indicating the UAE's interest in deepening economic ties with Lebanon. Lebanon
Newsletter: Business & Tech Iran keeps Hormuz reopening on hold By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Newsletter: Daily Briefing US lifts Syria's terror designation By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Netanyahu says Israel's 'ability to enforce' key to any Lebanon deal American envoys Amos Hochstein and Brett McGurk met Thursday with Israeli leaders in yet another effort to clinch a deal for a cease-fire in southern Lebanon. Israel
CIA chief, Egypt’s Sisi discuss 'urgent need' to end Lebanon, Gaza wars The meeting comes as Egypt, Qatar and the US resume mediation talks to secure a hostage deal and a cease-fire in Gaza. Egypt
Leaked document outlines Lebanon-Israel cease-fire, might be reached in 'hours or days' A document published by Israeli public broadcaster Kan on Wednesday purports to contain the details of a US-backed cease-fire proposal between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon
Feature Flying despite Israeli attacks, Middle East Airlines becomes symbol of pride for Lebanon As a growing number of airlines cancel and reroute flights in the region to avoid conflict, Lebanon's flagship carrier has provided a sense of stability amid turmoil. By Amberin Zaman , Beatrice Farhat
Hezbollah’s new leader says group to fight 'for months' as US proposes 60-day Lebanon cease-fire Naim Qassem’s speech coincides with escalating Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, as the US scrambles to secure a cease-fire deal. Lebanon
Eight UNIFIL peacekeepers injured in southern Lebanon rocket attack Eight Austrian soldiers belonging to the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission were injured by a rocket strike in southern Lebanon, which UNIFIL said was likely fired by Hezbollah. Lebanon
What Naim Qassem's ascension as Hezbollah leader means for Iran, Lebanon Unlike other prominent Hezbollah figures, Naim Qassem is not particularly close to Iran and lacks Nasrallah's charisma. Lebanon
Tyre, Lebanon's ancient city, bombarded by Israeli airstrikes Israeli airstrikes are pounding ancient Tyre in southern Lebanon. Lebanon
Israeli strike kills three journalists in Lebanon, drawing condemnations Media workers in Lebanon have been subjected to killings and threats from the Israeli military since Israeli-Hezbollah hostilities began last year. Lebanon
Qatar Airways suspends Iran, Lebanon flights, joining growing list of airlines Amid conflict in Gaza and Lebanon, few airlines are operating in and out of Tel Aviv, and fewer still in and out of Beirut and Tehran. Qatar
Paris conference for Lebanon secures $1B in humanitarian, military aid The countries participating at the Paris conference for Lebanon pledged $800 million in humanitarian aid and $200 million for the Lebanese armed forces. Lebanon
Mikati says Lebanon ready to deploy 8,000 troops to border if Israel cease-fire reached The announcement came during an aid conference organized by France to support Lebanon and its civilian population affected by the ongoing Israeli war. Lebanon