In shift, Lebanon grants Iranian ambassador residency extension Mohammad Reza Sheibani’s visa was set to expire early Tuesday morning and he was first ordered to leave in March. Iran
In Lebanon, Italy proposes robust multinational force to replace UNIFIL: What to know Italy has produced alternative to replace the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon and preserve an international security presence there. Lebanon
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks Pakistan’s Munir arrives in Tehran; major UAE economic delegation to visit Beirut; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran threatens ‘devastating’ response as US ramps up sanctions Syrian Kurds announce integration with Damascus; US Treasury issues Hezbollah Iran-linked sanctions; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Israel defies Trump on Lebanon as Netanyahu, Katz prioritize elections By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Could Israel-Hamas war lead to another winter energy crisis for Europe? LNG spot prices have shot up since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out, but European inventories are at all-time highs. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
US issues 'worldwide' alert for citizens amid Israel-Hamas war The US Embassy in Beirut also urged Americans wishing to depart Lebanon to make plans "as soon as possible." Lebanon
Lebanon, Hezbollah hold 'day of rage' as US Embassy ups travel alert Several pro-Palestinian rallies took place across the country, with demonstrators heeding Hezbollah’s call for a "day of rage." Lebanon
Hezbollah calls for 'day of anger' as Biden heads to Israel, Gaza war rages Cross-border fire has been ongoing between Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement and Israel in southern Lebanon since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel last weekend. Lebanon
Tributes pour in for Giselle Khoury, Lebanon’s maverick journalist, after battle with cancer Khoury, 62, was one of the Arab world’s most prominent TV anchors, with a career that started in 1986 at the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation. Lebanon
Reuters journalist killed, 6 wounded in Israeli shelling on Lebanon border A Reuters video journalist has been killed and three others were wounded in the Israeli airstrike in the village of Alma al Shaab in southern Lebanon. Lebanon
Explainer: As Lebanon-Israel border heats up, 3 armed groups stand out Several Palestinian militants are active in southern Lebanon, a stronghold of the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement. Lebanon
How solar power has become a lifeline in Lebanon Private solar energy is serving as a lifeline for commerce, industry, and homes in Lebanon during the economic crisis. But for solar power to have a lasting impact on the Lebanese economy, a better legal framework and more financing is needed. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
UAE reopens embassy in Lebanon as MBZ hosts Mikati in Abu Dhabi The move comes as Lebanon continues to face deteriorating political, economic and security conditions. Lebanon
Eni, Qatar Energy, TotalEnergies bid for Lebanon offshore gas exploration fields The three energy companies, which are already operating in another block in Lebanese waters in the Eastern Mediterranean, submitted their tenders for offshore exploration in blocks 8 and 10. Lebanon
Armenians in Lebanon protest Azerbaijan's offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh Demonstrators gathered outside the Azerbaijani embassy outside Beirut to protest the takeover of the majority Armenian enclave. Lebanon
Lebanon protesters storm electricity company as Beirut plunges into darkness Angry Lebanese stormed the state electrical company in Beirut to protest the high power bills as the devastating economic crisis continues to blanket Lebanon in darkness. Lebanon
