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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: Lebanon

Value sovereignty over ‘bread & water,’ Lebanon tells Iran, as war of words over Hezbollah escalates

Lebanese foreign minister stressed it was important to remain uninfluenced by ideological slogans and transnational agendas. Iran has denied any interference in Lebanese affairs.

13 killed, several wounded in Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Sidon, Lebanese health ministry says

Israel said it targeted Hamas militants operating from a training compound in the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp. Hamas condemned the strike, denying the claims as fabrication.

5 dead including children after Israel strikes southern Lebanon

Lebanese PM Salam, in a post on X, described the attack as a 'blatant crime against civilians and a message of intimidation aimed at our people returning to their villages in the south.'

Israel says it would scale back troops in Lebanon if Beirut moves to disarm Hezbollah

The announcement comes after Netanyahu met US envoy Tom Barrak, who has been heavily involved in a plan that would disarm Hezbollah & withdraw Israeli forces from Lebanon.

Israel strikes Lebanon after rocket interception, raises fears of renewed cross-border conflict

Hezbollah denied responsibility, saying it had 'no link' to the rocket launches and remained committed to the ceasefire. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack in Israel.

Israeli forces kill 11 in South Lebanon as thousands attempt to return home, Lebanese govt says

Israel said its forces 'fired warning shots to remove threats in areas where suspects were identified approaching the troops'.

Hezbollah delays meeting with Lebanon president, signals tensions over PM choice

Hezbollah and Amal were set to tell Lebanon's President Aoun they back caretaker PM Nabib Mikati for the Sunni-designated post in the sectarian political system.

Lebanon Army Chief Joseph Aoun elected country’s new president ending prolonged political deadlock

In his acceptance speech, Aoun declared the start of a 'new era' for Lebanon, vowing to address the country's ongoing economic and political crises.

For the first time, Indian contingent of UN force in Lebanon to use Tata-built vehicles

62 indigenously-manufactured vehicles are set to reach Lebanon as part of a wet-lease. Move ‘meant to showcase India's commitment to self-reliance, defence manufacturing capabilities’.

UN chief welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Guterres hopes the agreement ends violence and suffering.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.