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31 dead, 149 injured in strikes by Israel: Lebanon Health Ministry
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Atleast 31 people were killed and 149 others injured in overnight strikes carried out by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) across southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern Dahiyeh district, the Times of Israel reported on Monday, citing Lebanon's Health Ministry.
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West Asia conflict stretches to Lebanon as Israel strikes Hezbollah target
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) said in a series of posts on X that it carried out targeted strikes against senior members of Hezbollah in the Beirut area in response to the projectile fire launched toward Israel, particularly towards the north of the country.
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US orders evacuation of non emergency embassy staff from Beirut
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
"The Department of State has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members from US Embassy Beirut," the State Department said, as per Fox News.
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Lebanon files UN complaint against Israel's daily ceasefire violations
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Beirut called on the Security Council to press Israel to "completely withdraw to beyond the internationally recognised borders", cease its attacks, and release Lebanese prisoners held by Israeli forces, as reported by Al Jazeera.
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Sharjah Ruler receives founding delegation of ALA Beirut
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (ALA), received on Sunday a delegation of founders of ALA in Beirut, Lebanon, headed by Dr Emile Badi Yaqub and Dr Rashid Darbas, at Dr Sultan Al Qasimi
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Israeli Ambassador to US addresses Lebanese: We want security, not your la
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In an interview with the website "This is Beirut", Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the United States and a close associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said that disarming Hezbollah and disconnecting Lebanon from Iran could open "a door to peace, economic growth and shared op
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Israel Targets Hezbollah's Number Two Man in Beirut
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
An Israeli airstrike in Beirut on targeted Hezbollah senior commander and number two man Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed.
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UN says Israel shot at its peacekeepers in Lebanon
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israeli forces on Sunday (local time) "fired on UNIFIL peacekeepers from a Merkava tank from near a position Israel has established in Lebanese territory", the peacekeepers said in a statement, adding heavy-machinegun rounds hit about 5 metres (5.5 yards) from their personnel.
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Sharjah, UNESCO revive Beirut Grand Theatre
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The UNESCO witnessed on Tuesday the signing ceremony of the agreement to rehabilitate Beirut Grand Theatre between the Government of Sharjah and UNESCO, in continuation of the patronage and support of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for cult
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Indian men's futsal team suffer defeat against Lebanon in preparatory frie
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian men's futsal team were defeated 2-7 by Lebanon in the first of two friendlies in Beirut as part of the preparations for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled for later this month. The match was played at the Al Sadaka Sporting Complex in the Lebanese capital. Both I
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Indian men's futsal team to play two friendlies against Lebanon in Beirut
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian men's futsal team will play two friendly matches against Lebanon in Beirut on September 13 and 15 as part of their preparations for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled for later this month, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
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"Urgent warning" to Gaza city residents from the IDF
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The IDF issued an "urgent warning" to Gaza City residents to immediately evacuate a building and nearby tents in the area of Beirut Junction and Arab League University Street in the city, ahead of a strike.
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