Lebanon replaces Detroit consul expelled over 1983 Marines attack posts Lebanon's consul general in Detroit, Ibrahim Charara, left the United States after the State Department declared him persona non grata over a 2021 social media post in which he praised the suicide attack that killed hundreds of US Marines in Beirut in 1983. Lebanon
Lebanon files charges against 2 Hezbollah members as UNIFIL prepares to withdraw The move comes amid growing security concerns in the south less than two months before the UNIFIL mandate expires. Lebanon
Syria foils Hezbollah-linked plot to attack Homs refinery: What to know Syrian authorities have intensified a crackdown against Hezbollah’s alleged plans to launch attacks inside Syrian territory as well as smuggling attempts. Syria
UAE’s Al Habtoor Group to sell all assets in Lebanon: What to know The company suspended operations in Lebanon back in January, citing massive losses exceeding $1.7 billion due to the country's financial crisis, capital controls and security concerns. Lebanon
Analysis 'The problem and the solution': Netanyahu-Sharaa call exposes Israel's Syria dilemma By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Trump hosts Lebanon's Aoun, pledges 'concrete plans' toward Israeli withdrawal President Joseph Aoun arrived in Washington over the weekend and is holding the first Oval Office meeting for a Lebanese head of state since 2009. Lebanon
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran steps up Gulf attacks after 10 nights of US strikes Lebanese military deploys in south; Turkey's role in thwarting Kurdish offensive; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Lebanon's Aoun arrives in Washington ahead of Trump talks US strikes Iran for ninth day; wo Palestinians killed by Israeli forces during settler attack in West Bank; and more. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Israel to withdraw from Lebanon’s pilot zones ahead of Aoun-Trump meeting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Sunday during the first part of his four-day visit to Washington. Lebanon
Analysis Trump's ‘180-degree reversal’ on Lebanon, Syria leaves Netanyahu with few options before elections Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes an Israeli withdrawal from two pilot zones in southern Lebanon will help ease tensions with President Donald Trump. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Syria seizes arms shipment on Iraq border destined for Hezbollah The operation comes as part of the Syrian authorities' efforts to curb illicit arms smuggling through its territory, namely intended for Hezbollah. Lebanon
Lebanon army enters Palestinian camp ahead of Aoun’s US visit Lebanese military forces took over offices belonging to Palestinian factions inside a refugee camp in the north as a sixth round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors concluded. Lebanon
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran strikes tankers, US bases as Gulf conflict escalates Lebanon, Israel hold talks in Rome; Iraqi PM Zaidi to meet Trump; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Lebanon-Israel framework deal faces first major test in Rome: What to know Lebanon and Israel began a sixth round of talks in Rome to discuss the US-brokered framework agreement, amid delays and disputes over the implementation of the pilot zone arrangement in southern Lebanon. Lebanon
Lebanese PM Salam in Turkey as Erdogan seeks wider regional role Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s visit to Turkey comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently warned that Israeli attacks against Lebanon and Syria threaten Turkey’s security. Lebanon
'Obliterated entire families': Amnesty calls for investigating Israeli strikes in Lebanon as war crimes Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing war crimes in Lebanon by wiping out entire families and killing children. Lebanon
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran hits Gulf, warns Hormuz will reopen on its terms Lebanese president meets US envoy; Russia eyes Tartous logistics hub in Syria; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
