Ex-Iraqi MP Ahmed Alwani found dead in Lebanon: What to know Ahmed al-Alwani was a prominent leader of anti-government protests by Iraqi Sunnis in 2013, and was released from prison last year. Iraq
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
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
Syrian refugee in Lebanon sets himself on fire The UN refugee agency said the 58-year-old man was hospitalized and is receiving the necessary care. Lebanon
Lebanese brace for lifting of subsidies as conditions deteriorate As Lebanon suffers from its worst economic crisis in decades, the Lebanese are growing concerned as the central bank warns that its reserves will soon be depleted, forcing it to lift subsidies off basic commodities. Lebanon
Second round of maritime-border talks between Israel, Lebanon Israel and Lebanon conducted a second round of mediated talks with the goal demarcating the maritime border between the two countries. Israel
Guatemala designates Hezbollah a terrorist organization The United States praised the Latin American country's decision as it tries to get more states to designate the Iran-backed Lebanese group terrorists. Lebanon
Lebanon’s Hariri again tapped as prime minister Lebanese President Michel Aoun has tasked veteran politician and former Prime Minister Saad Hariri to form a new government. Lebanon
Hezbollah rejects Lebanese delegation at maritime border talks with Israel Lebanon's two main Shiite parties said the negotiating team in the border talks shouldn't include civilians. Israel
Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet for maritime border talks Israel and Lebanon sent technical delegations for the talks today on establishing their maritime border. Israel
Lebanon receives FBI's report on Beirut port explosion The US agency conducted an investigation into what led to the devastating August blast. Lebanon
Lebanon’s Hariri says he’s 'definitely a candidate' to lead government again The former Lebanese prime minister resigned last year amid anti-government protests, but now says he is willing to return. Lebanon
Lebanon asks Interpol to arrest Russian captain, shipowner after Beirut blast Lebanese authorities say the cargo ship carried the stockpile of ammonium nitrate to the port in 2013. Lebanon
Netanyahu and Nasrallah at a standoff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched another verbal confrontation against Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, but is unlikely to opt for a preemptive strike on Hezbollah missiles. Israel
Israel, Lebanon agree to maritime border talks Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi and Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz confirmed today that Israel and Lebanon will open direct talks on demarking their maritime border with US mediation. Israel
