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Topic: Beirut

Hezbollah’s top media officer Mohammed Afif killed in Israeli strike in central Beirut

According to the Times of Israel, Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Mohammad Afif, who managed Al-Manar Television before joining the ranks as the group's media relations officer.

Iran backs Lebanon in ceasefire talks with Israel as IDF strike Beirut for 4th consecutive day

Outgoing Biden administration appears keen to secure ceasefire in Lebanon, even as efforts to end Israel’s war in the Gaza appear totally adrift.

Israel’s military says it attacked Hezbollah’s intelligence HQ in Beirut

Israel military claims that fighter jets killed three Hezbollah commanders. Hezbollah yet to comment.

Israeli strikes on areas outside Hezbollah strongholds kill at least 15, Lebanon says

Casualties & injuries have been reported from the Maaysra, Deir Billa and Barja areas.

Blast heard, smoke seen over Beirut’s southern suburbs, Israeli military issues alerts to evacuate

First alert called on residents specifically present in Burj al-Barajneh neighborhood, second mentioned those present in Choueifat while third mentioned buildings in Haret Hreik.

Israeli strikes seal off Lebanon’s main border crossing with Syria, targets Hezbollah in Beirut

Lebanese Transport Minister Ali Hamieh told Reuters Friday’s strike on the Syrian border hit inside Lebanese territory near the crossing, creating a 12-feet-wide crater.

UK to bring back nationals from Lebanon amid escalation in regional tensions

British nationals in Lebanon are advised to register themselves with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Israeli strikes kill Hamas leader with family in Lebanon; 3 more Palestinian leaders killed in Beirut

The killings were the latest in a two-week surge of Israeli attacks on militant targets in Lebanon, amid a conflict spreading from Gaza, the West Bank, Yemen, and within Israel.

Israel’s military says it has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

The Iran-backed Hezbollah has yet to issue any statement on the status of Nasrallah. Israeli army spokesperson wrote on X, “eliminated Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organization.”

Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut, targets to kill Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah

The fate of Nasrallah, leader of the Iran-backed group for 32 years, remains unclear, with Hezbollah yet to issue any statement on his status.

On Camera

The speech PM Modi should deliver this Independence Day

For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.