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Topic: Lebanon

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.

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.

On Camera

Once you know how UPA handled illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, you see Modi govt’s propaganda

The 'ghuspaithiya' narrative is being whipped up precisely when illegal immigration has actually diminished. Like most BJP-RSS ideas, it’s just an unimaginative Right-wing trope.

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.