Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media head, security sources say
The strike hit the Ras al-Nabaa neighbourhood, where many people displaced from Beirut’s southern suburbs by the Israeli bombardment had been seeking refuge.
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Taiwan closes Lebanon exploding pagers case, says no link to Taiwanese firms
Israeli media reported that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu claimed responsibility for the attack during a Cabinet meeting, telling ministers that senior defence officials and…
Israel PM confirms he okayed Lebanon pager attacks that killed 40
The attacks killed nearly 40 people and wounded nearly 3,000, and preceded Israel's ongoing military operation in Lebanon.
Malaysia, Brunei troops depart for peacekeeping mission in Lebanon
The ceremonial send-off witnessed the presence of Minister of Defence of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, who officiated the United Nations Beret Wearing Ceremony…
Four Malaysian peacekeepers injured in Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Sidon
The strike targeted a car while it was passing a checkpoint, which led to the killing of the three Lebanese who were inside it, the army said in a statement.
Lebanon files new complaint against Israel at UN
The Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s continuous aggression against Lebanon, the violation of its sovereignty, ground infiltration of its territory, the “perpetuation of…
Iran says response hinges on cease-fire
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran would temper its response to the recent Israeli attack on its military sites if Israel accepts a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon.
Bangladeshi killed in Beirut: Body can’t be brought home as flight ops suspended
This is the first incident of a Bangladeshi being killed in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah war.
Israel says it has killed 3 Hezbollah commanders, around 70 fighters in 48 hours
Israel’s offensive has driven at least 1.2 million Lebanese from their homes and killed 2,530 people, including at least 63 over the previous 24 hours, the Lebanese government…
Chinese aid arrives in Beirut
The timely aid came as Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit called for an immediate cease-fire and the scaling up of humanitarian assistance in Lebanon.