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Topic: Lebanon

Lebanon urges India to hold talks with Israel to de-escalate, envoy says Hezbollah has right to resist

Lebanese ambassador to India, Rabie Narsh, tells ThePrint that Lebanon will continue resistance against Israel to prevent a second occupation and that India has invested in peace in West Asia.

Hezbollah targets Israeli soldiers near Lebanese border with rockets and artillery shells

Sirens sounded in northern Israel Wednesday, the Israeli military said, adding that 3 Israeli military personnel were severely injured Tuesday and Wednesday during combat in southern Lebanon.

Israel intensifies ground operations in southwest Lebanon

Iran warned Israel Tuesday against any attacks on the Islamic Republic, a week after Tehran fired a barrage of missiles on it, putting the West Asia on edge.

349 Australians successfully evacuated from Lebanon amid Israeli strikes in the region

According to Australian authorities, two more flights with over 650 people have departed from Lebanon and are yet to reach the Pacific country.

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.

Iran used hypersonic Fattah & ballistic Shahab-3 missiles to target Israel. What these are capable of

Tehran has fired at least 180 missiles at Israel in response to latter’s strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah. Israel has vowed retaliation, complicating security situation in West Asia.

Israel reinforces military presence in Lebanon as Hezbollah reports clashes with troops

Israel's addition of infantry and armoured troops suggests the operation may move beyond limited commando raids.

Israel asks Lebanese civilians south of Litani to evacuate, hinting at path of ground incursion

Area between Litani river in south Lebanon & Blue Line—withdrawal line of Israeli forces from country in 2000—mandated by UNSC as buffer zone. But Hezbollah continues to operate there.

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.

Lebanon gadget attacks aren’t just a foreign problem—India is at risk too

The entire electromagnetic spectrum, including radio frequencies and the internet, poses potential security risks for India’s defence, scientific, and economic systems.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

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.