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Lebanon

Lebanon sucked deeper into war as Hezbollah, Israel trade blows

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

At least 30,000 displaced people in shelters in Lebanon, more on the way

Emergency personnel work at the site of an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Emergency personnel work at the site of an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Iran expands Gulf assault as Trump warns of protracted war

Debris lies on a street in the aftermath of an Israeli and the U.S. strike on a police station, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Debris lies on a street in the aftermath of an Israeli and the U.S. strike on a police station, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Israel orders troops to seize new positions in Lebanon

Smoke rising after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on March 3.
Smoke rising after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on March 3.

Israel army issues new evacuation warnings in Lebanon

Fire blazes and black smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the office of the Hezbollah affiliated Al-Manar TV station in Beirut’s southern suburb of Haret Hreik on March 3, 2026.
Fire blazes and black smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the office of the Hezbollah affiliated Al-Manar TV station in Beirut’s southern suburb of Haret Hreik on March 3, 2026.

Iran conflict widens to Lebanon, Kuwait mistakenly downs US jets

Fire blazes and black smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the office of the Hezbollah affiliated Al-Manar TV station in Beirut’s southern suburb of Haret Hreik on March 3.
Fire blazes and black smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the office of the Hezbollah affiliated Al-Manar TV station in Beirut’s southern suburb of Haret Hreik on March 3.

EU's Costa backs Lebanon's decision to end Hezbollah military activities

European Council’s President Antonio Costa speaks during a press conference on the day of an informal European Union leaders retreat at Alden Biesen castle, Belgium, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
European Council’s President Antonio Costa speaks during a press conference on the day of an informal European Union leaders retreat at Alden Biesen castle, Belgium, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

‘Unable to do anything’: Lebanese stuck in S’pore after Dubai airspace closure, worries for family

Mr Mohammad Firikh, a Lebanese based in Dubai, was in Singapore for a work trip when the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran, triggering conflict in the Middle East.
Mr Mohammad Firikh, a Lebanese based in Dubai, was in Singapore for a work trip when the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran, triggering conflict in the Middle East.

Lebanese state bans Hezbollah military activities: PM

The Lebanese government decided on the immediate ban of Hezbollah’s military and security activities and to oblige the group to surrender its weapons to the state.
The Lebanese government decided on the immediate ban of Hezbollah’s military and security activities and to oblige the group to surrender its weapons to the state.

Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks

Israel and Lebanon have traded accusations over violations of a US-brokered ceasefire in 2024.
Israel and Lebanon have traded accusations over violations of a US-brokered ceasefire in 2024.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.