Israel 'drunk on UK-gifted impunity' strikes six countries in one week, surgeon says ISRAEL has struck six countries in the last week because it is “drunk on impunity” gifted it by the UK ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2025
Photos of a male dancer in Beirut who challenges social norms with his performances Lebanese dancer Alexandre Paulikevitch wears a dress and corset as he undulates to classical Arabic music at his sold-out performance in Beirut. He dances in a way largely seen as exclusive to women, challenging traditional social and gender norms, and angering fundamentalist Christian and Muslim groups. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025
A Lebanese dancer defies extremist threats and social norms with his sold-out performances Lebanese dancer Alexandre Paulikevitch takes to the stage in Beirut, defying extremist threats The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025
Top officials with Hamas and its allies killed by Israel over the past 2 years Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Hamas and its regional allies since the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas-led militants in southern Israel that triggered the war in Gaza The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025
US diplomat Tom Barrack apologises for using word 'animalistic' to describe reporters in Lebanon The American ambassador to Turkey made the comment during a visit to Beirut on Tuesday. Euronews · Aug 28, 2025
Lebanon to present Hezbollah disarmament plan in coming days: US envoy Tom Barrack says Beirut will set out plan on Sunday. Hezbollah has rejected it as Israel continues attacks. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025
Hezbollah chief rejects disarmament, demands Israel comply with ceasefire Naim Qassem says group will not abandon weapons ‘that protect us from our enemy’, insists on end to Israeli attacks. Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2025
Palestinian Camps In Lebanon Begin Disarming Some armed Palestinian groups in Lebanese refugee camps began handing over their weapons to the authorities on Thursday after reaching a deal earlier this year, with Washington hailing the move as a "historic step". International Business Times · Aug 22, 2025
Palestinian factions begin handing over weapons at Beirut refugee camp Palestinian factions have started handing over some weapons from a refugee camp near Beirut to the Lebanese army The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
Israel’s turn to ‘comply’: US envoy after Lebanon moves to disarm Hezbollah Barrack said plan to disarm Hezbollah also ‘requires Israel’s cooperation’ to keep up its end of the deal. Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2025
US envoy to discuss further steps with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah US special envoy to Lebanon Tom Barrack said his team would discuss a long-term deal with Israel after Beirut endorsed a US-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm. Euronews · Aug 18, 2025
Not just a night out: how 7 Management is redefining hospitality We talk to 7 Management’s CEO, Rabih Fakhreddine, about how he turned a Beirut lounge into a global hospitality empire blending dining, nightlife and immersive storytelling. Euronews · Aug 18, 2025
US envoy to discuss long-term ceasefire with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah The U.S. special envoy to Lebanon says his team will discuss the long-term cessation of hostilities with Israel, after Beirut endorsed a U.S.-backed plan for the Hezbollah militant group to disarm The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025
Mistrust and fear: The complex story behind strained Syria-Lebanon relations Relations between Beirut and Damascus remain tense — as they have been for decades past, a time during which Syria failed to treat its smaller neighbor as a sovereign nation The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025
Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2025 Lebanon, Iran’s delicate diplomacy amid calls to disarm Hezbollah Iran dispatches one of its most senior politicians to Beirut in a bid to soothe tensions.
Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025 Lebanon rejects foreign interference, president tells Iran official The security chief’s visit comes after Iran expressed opposition to a government plan to disarm Hezbollah.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025 Lebanon says it rejects foreign intervention during visit by top Iranian official Ali Larijani Lebanon’s president has told a top Iranian security official that Beirut rejects foreign intervention and wants stability for its people
Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2025 Will Lebanon succeed in disarming Hezbollah? Lebanon’s government announces it will disarm the group before the end of the year, which Hezbollah says it will ignore.
International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025 Lebanon Cabinet Meets Again On Hezbollah Disarmament Lebanon's cabinet met on Thursday for the second time in days to discuss disarming Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed group rejected the government's decision to take away its weapons.
Euronews · Aug 7, 2025 Lebanon backs US proposal for Hezbollah to disarm and IDF to withdraw from south Hezbollah officials have said the group will not discuss giving up its remaining arsenal until Israel withdraws from five hills it is occupying inside Lebanon and stops almost daily air strikes.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025 Ziad Rahbani obituary Lebanese composer, playwright, actor and pianist who transformed his country’s popular music
Euronews · Aug 6, 2025 Lebanon tells army to prepare plan to disarm Hezbollah by end of the year Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is under growing pressure from the US to ensure that the Iran-aligned militant group lays down its weapons.
International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025 Five Years After Beirut Port Blast, Lebanese Demand Justice The loved ones of those killed in a catastrophic explosion at Beirut's port five years ago gathered to demand justice on the anniversary of the blast Monday, as Lebanon's president vowed to hold those responsible to account.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Families of Beirut port explosion still searching for justice five years on Families of the victims of a port explosion in Beirut are still searching for justice after an investigation into who is to blame has been repeatedly delayed.
Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025 Beirut Port blast victims say five years later, justice feels a bit closer The investigation was derailed by political interference, but a new government is trying to get justice back on track.