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Lebanon

Israeli flags on Lebanon road violate UN resolution, UNIFIL says

FC Jurong suffer 4-0 defeat in AFC Women’s Champions League debut

FC Jurong goalkeeper Hazel Lim coming out to claim the ball during an AFC Women’s Champions League preliminary-stage match against Ayeyawady FC  in Myanmar on Aug 17.
FC Jurong goalkeeper Hazel Lim coming out to claim the ball during an AFC Women’s Champions League preliminary-stage match against Ayeyawady FC  in Myanmar on Aug 17.

Oil advances with Lebanon tensions and Hormuz risks in focus

Brent climbed towards US$89 a barrel, after gaining 6 per cent last week, while West Texas Intermediate was near US82. 
Brent climbed towards US$89 a barrel, after gaining 6 per cent last week, while West Texas Intermediate was near US82. 

Israel strikes Lebanon as end of US-Iran ceasefire looms

At least 11 people, including children, were killed in an Israeli air strike in the southern Lebanese village of Deir al-Zahrani.
At least 11 people, including children, were killed in an Israeli air strike in the southern Lebanese village of Deir al-Zahrani.

Israeli strikes kill 11 in south Lebanon, health ministry says​

Lebanon reports 11 dead in strikes that Israel says targeted Hezbollah

Smoke rising from the site of Israeli air strikes targeting the strategic Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon on Aug 14.
Smoke rising from the site of Israeli air strikes targeting the strategic Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon on Aug 14.

Lebanon’s creative talent suffers as Iran war squeezes Gulf economies

Co-founder and chief executive of Creative Space Beirut Sarah Hermez said that the regional war meant Gulf-based donors went into “survival mode”.
Co-founder and chief executive of Creative Space Beirut Sarah Hermez said that the regional war meant Gulf-based donors went into “survival mode”.

After US criticism, Israel ties Lebanon withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament

People and journalists stand at a site hit by Israeli strikes that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, according to Lebanon’s state news agency NNA, in Burj al-Shamali, southern Lebanon, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
People and journalists stand at a site hit by Israeli strikes that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, according to Lebanon’s state news agency NNA, in Burj al-Shamali, southern Lebanon, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Lebanon condemns ‘systematic’ Israeli destruction in south

Burnt fields of the border village of Mais al-Jabal and homes destroyed by the Israeli military on Aug 11.
Burnt fields of the border village of Mais al-Jabal and homes destroyed by the Israeli military on Aug 11.

Iran, US not discussing ceasefire extension, senior Iranian official says

People walk near a billboard depicting Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 3, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
People walk near a billboard depicting Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 3, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

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