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Lebanon

Israel military says it is unaware of clash with Hezbollah on Syria border

Hezbollah reports Israeli raid in east Lebanon as war enters second week

A man inspects damage buildings 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, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer
A man inspects damage buildings 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, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer

Lebanon parliament extends its own mandate for two years as war intensifies

Smoke billows 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, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
Smoke billows 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, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of ‘unlawfully’ using white phosphorus in new Lebanon attacks

White phosphorus, a substance that ignites on contact with oxygen, can be used to create smokescreens and to illuminate battlefields.
White phosphorus, a substance that ignites on contact with oxygen, can be used to create smokescreens and to illuminate battlefields.

Israel says it targeted Iranian commanders in Beirut as death toll nears 400

First aid responders gather at a Ramada hotel that was targeted by an Israeli strike, in Beirut’s seaside Rawche area, on March 8.
First aid responders gather at a Ramada hotel that was targeted by an Israeli strike, in Beirut’s seaside Rawche area, on March 8.

Iranian diplomats leave Lebanon after Israeli strikes near embassy

A car drives past burned buildings 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, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer
A car drives past burned buildings 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, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer

Israel warns Lebanon of ‘heavy price’ as bombardment pounds its suburbs

Rubble piles up after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, stronghold of the militant group Hezbollah.
Rubble piles up after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, stronghold of the militant group Hezbollah.

‘I’ll do my job or someone else will take it’: Why many Asians are staying put in the Gulf amid war

Smoke rising after an Iranian drone was intercepted over the Bahrain Financial Harbour, which houses the Israeli embassy, on March 6.
Smoke rising after an Iranian drone was intercepted over the Bahrain Financial Harbour, which houses the Israeli embassy, on March 6.

Refugees, migrants in Lebanon find rare sanctuary from Israeli strikes in Beirut church

Refugees and displaced migrant workers shelter in St. Joseph Church, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Refugees and displaced migrant workers shelter in St. Joseph Church, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Hezbollah says confronted Israeli helicopter landing in east Lebanon

Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike as a plane takes off from Rafik Hariri Airport, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, on March 3, 2026.
Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike as a plane takes off from Rafik Hariri Airport, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, on March 3, 2026.

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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.