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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Lebanon

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.

Israel military’s Lebanon ground invasion begins with ‘limited’ raids against Hezbollah targets

Israel military said in a statement that its targets were located in villages close to the border that posed ‘an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel.’

Lebanon’s Hezbollah will pick new leader at earliest opportunity, says its deputy chief

Naim Qassem said Hezbollah's fighters had continued to fire rockets as deep as 150 kilometres into Israeli territory, and were ready to face any possible Israeli ground incursion.

Iran’s supreme leader calls on Muslims to confront Israel after Nasrallah’s death

Khamenei, in a statement after the Israeli army said it had killed Nasrallah, said: "The fate of this region will be determined by the forces of resistance, with Hezbollah at the forefront".

‘More dangerous incarnation of Osama bin Laden’. Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah chief ‘killed’ by Israel

Nasrallah, 64, kept out of the public eye for many years, fearing assassination by Israel. It was under his leadership that Hezbollah was able to drive Israel out of south Lebanon.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.