Lebanon pursues remnants of Syrian regime in country: What we know Lebanon’s military has stepped up security efforts amid reports of remnants of the ousted regime of President Bashar al-Assad inside Lebanese territory. Lebanon
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Lebanon’s president slams Israeli strikes Lebanon’s president slams Israeli strikes ahead of ceasefire talks, Iran protests enter second week, Israeli FM visits Somaliland, and more. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Hezbollah’s funding network in Venezuela takes spotlight after Maduro Hezbollah has long been accused of running drug smuggling and money laundering networks in Venezuela and other South American countries to fund its activities both in Lebanon and abroad. Lebanon
Analysis Hezbollah still dominant among Lebanon's Shiite, but ground is shifting Two notable trends are emerging within Lebanon's Shiite community: growing rejection of geopoliticization, alongside continued loyalty to the resistance legacy despite mounting concerns over its consequences. By Karim Safieddine , Izzat Zahreddine
Analysis With Trump’s backing, Israel gives Lebanon last chance before attacking Hezbollah By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis In 2025, Hezbollah was weakened in Lebanon, but unlikely to disarm in 2026 By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Analysis In 2025, Netanyahu saved his coalition but stalled on Gaza, Iran, Lebanon By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Egypt, Jordan, Syria agree to export gas to crisis-stricken Lebanon Syria also agreed to transfer Jordanian electricity to Lebanon, while Iran already sent fuel. News Brief
Lebanon's president calls for UN action after Israeli strikes Lebanese President Michel Aoun said recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah violated Lebanon's sovereignty. Lebanon
Will the Taliban welcome al-Qaeda back to Afghanistan? Afghanistan's economy is hanging by a thread; Iran makes the best of the Taliban; the "resistance" finds inspiration; five must reads on Afghanistan. Iran
Fires in northern Lebanon caused by high temperatures, winds Lebanon has experienced several wildfires this summer, as have other countries in the region. Lebanon
Lebanese commemorate Beirut port explosion anniversary with statue, music Activists and families of the victims of the deadly Beirut port blast have criticized a statue that was erected at the explosion site, saying they need to get to the truth behind the explosion before holding any memorial. Lebanon
Fuel crisis roils Lebanon Lebanon's fuel crisis is killing people, and hospital patients could be among the next victims. Lebanon
Fires continue in Lebanon amid regional outbreak Large wildfires have affected Turkey, Syria and European countries recently. Lebanon
Pope Francis expresses desire to visit Lebanon Speaking on the one-year anniversary of Beirut's deadly explosion, the pontiff said he was praying for those affected and wished to visit the country. Lebanon
Forest fires rage in Lebanon, Syria and Turkey At least four people were killed in the fires. Lebanon
Half a million children in Lebanon still 'struggling to survive' after Beirut blast A new report from Save the Children found the families of 564,000 children can't afford sufficient food and other basic goods. Lebanon
Former PM Najib Mikati named Lebanon's prime minister-designate President Michel Aoun designated Mikati after the wealthy businessman secured the backing of a majority of lawmakers. Lebanon
UN: public water in Lebanon could stop pumping in matter of 'weeks' Lebanon's water sector is on the verge of collapse due to the harrowing economic crisis, the United Nations has warned. Lebanon
