Lebanon
Hezbollah launches major offensive following Israel’s ground incursion
Middle East
March 12, 2026
Hezbollah launches major offensive following Israel’s ground incursion
Hezbollah announced on Wednesday evening the launch of its “Operation Al-Asf al-Makoul” against Israel, according to reports by Al Jazeera,…
Iranian president’s son says new supreme leader “is safe” as injury rumors swirl
Middle East
March 11, 2026
Iranian president’s son says new supreme leader “is safe” as injury rumors swirl
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei “is safe,” according to the son of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as questions swirl…
“No system can cope”: Aid worker says Lebanon shelters overwhelmed with displaced people
Middle East
March 11, 2026
“No system can cope”: Aid worker says Lebanon shelters overwhelmed with displaced people
The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Lebanon amid the Middle East conflict is growing catastrophic, as hundreds of thousands of people…
President Sisi affirms Egypt’s support for Lebanon
Egypt
March 11, 2026
President Sisi affirms Egypt’s support for Lebanon
CAIRO, March 10 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi made a phone contact on Tuesday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun,…
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon
Middle East
March 10, 2026
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday said that the Israeli army has unlawfully used white phosphorus munitions over homes…
Lebanon “ready to resume negotiations” with Israel, says prime minister
Middle East
March 9, 2026
Lebanon “ready to resume negotiations” with Israel, says prime minister
Lebanon’s government is “ready to resume negotiations” with Israel, the country’s prime minister told local media Monday, as Israeli attacks…
Israel Defense Forces spokesperson comments on Lebanese singer Elissa’s Hezbollah critique
Culture
March 4, 2026
Israel Defense Forces spokesperson comments on Lebanese singer Elissa’s Hezbollah critique
The Arabic-language spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Avichay Adraee, publicly addressed recent comments made by Lebanese pop icon…
The US just took out two China-friendly leaders in two months. Why has Beijing done very little about it?
Features/Interviews
March 4, 2026
The US just took out two China-friendly leaders in two months. Why has Beijing done very little about it?
Hong Kong/Beijing — In quick succession, US President Donald Trump has taken out two of Beijing’s closest allies: Venezuelan President…
Hezbollah is dragging Lebanon into the war on Iran, but the militia is a shadow of the force it once was
Middle East
March 3, 2026
Hezbollah is dragging Lebanon into the war on Iran, but the militia is a shadow of the force it once was
Beirut — As Israel intensifies its campaign against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia, Lebanon is now teetering on the brink of…
Israel launches ground incursion into Southern Lebanon – senior Hezbollah commander killed
Middle East
March 3, 2026
Israel launches ground incursion into Southern Lebanon – senior Hezbollah commander killed
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) officially announced a ground incursion into Southern Lebanon early Tuesday morning, according to reports from…