Hezbollah vows loyalty to Khamenei as Iran-Israel war approaches week 2 The group publicly defended the Iranian leader as some worry Hezbollah might retaliate against Israel for its attack on Iran, its main ally and supporter. Lebanon
From Lebanon to Qatar, Israel-Iran war disrupts flights, airport traffic: What to know Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines canceled all flights to Iraq through Thursday as the ongoing Israel-Iran war forces widespread disruptions across Middle East aviation. Israel
Lebanon arrests fmr economy minister Amin Salam on embezzlement charges The arrest comes nearly a year after the former central bank chief was arrested on charges of embezzlement and money laundering, among other things. Lebanon
EU commission removes UAE, adds Lebanon and Algeria to money laundering list: What to know The changes to the list are still pending approval from EU member states and the European Parliament, likely within the next month. United Arab Emirates
PLO officials in Lebanon as push to disarm Palestinian camps gains steam The effort to disarm Palestinian armed groups in Lebanon’s refugee camps will require outside support, according to one expert, as pressure to disarm Hezbollah grows. Lebanon
Syria to reopen war-damaged border crossing with Lebanon: What we know The move comes as the new authorities in both Lebanon and Syria work to ensure border security and better relations. Syria
Lebanon to launch 'process' to disarm Palestinian camps: What we know The decision to remove weapons inside Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon follows PA President Mahmoud Abbas’ visit to Beirut this week. Lebanon
Mahmoud Abbas declares from Lebanon ‘era of weapons outside state' over Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is in Lebanon for a high-level visit that will focus on the spread of weapons inside Palestinian camps and ways to remove them. Lebanon
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrives in Lebanon Rising international pressure on Israel amid Gaza aid delays, Iran’s Khamenei defies US uranium demands, and escalating tensions follow a Russian airbase attack in Syria’s Mediterranean region. Lebanon
Analysis First in 8 years: Abbas visits Lebanon amid push to disarm Palestinian camps Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is en route to Beirut, where authorities have intensified pressure on Hamas operatives. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Why US is offering $10M reward for info on Hezbollah in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay Hezbollah maintains a presence in South America’s tri-border area as well as in friendly Venezuela. Lebanon
After Kuwait, Lebanon’s Aoun visits Egypt seeking reconstruction support Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in Egypt on a tour seeking support for Lebanon’s reconstruction. Lebanon
Analysis Lebanon’s municipal elections: Hezbollah holds, Sunnis splinter, Christians rebalance Two rounds of municipal elections reveal a clear win for the Lebanese Forces at the expense the rival Free Patriotic Movement and Hezbollah maintaining support in its strongholds. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Lebanon's first municipal elections in nearly 10 years: What to expect The elections come amid seemingly shifting political dynamics in the country after the Israel-Hezbollah 13-month war that ended late last November. Lebanon
Exclusive Skepticism shrouds Syria-Israel indirect talks with bets on Sharaa Sources told Al-Monitor that shortly after Sharaa visited the UAE last month, an unofficial meeting between Syrian and Israeli delegations took place at an Abu Dhabi villa owned by an Emirati government official. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Lebanese, Syrian forces raid Captagon labs along border: What to know The neighboring countries have stepped up their fight against the production and smuggling of Captagon, which had flourished in the border area during the Assad regime and Hezbollah’s dominance. Lebanon