Lebanon: News

30 Aug 2024

World

Man gets 'food poisoning' in genitals in first ever case 

In a rare medical case, a 38-year-old man from Lebanon contracted food poisoning in his private parts after having "vigorous intercourse" with his wife.

25 Aug 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel declares 48-hour emergency amid rising tensions with Lebanon

Israel has declared a state of emergency for the next 48 hours due to escalating tensions with Lebanon, The Times of Israel reported.

25 Aug 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel launches 'preemptive' strikes on Lebanon, Hezbollah retaliates 

Israel launched a series of air strikes in southern Lebanon early Sunday in what it said was a preemptive strike against Lebanon-based Hezbollah.

Can Iran-Israel conflict start World War-III? Ex-Israeli intelligence official comments 

The Middle East is teetering on the brink of a major war following the assassinations of Hamas's chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran and other terror officials.

07 Aug 2024

Bangladesh

Political unrest: Why you should avoid these countries right now

The Indian government has issued travel advisories for several countries currently witnessing violent unrest.

05 Aug 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

US warns G7 of potential Iranian attack on Israel: Report

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reportedly alerted G7 countries about a potential attack by Iran and Hezbollah on Israel, Axios reported.

04 Aug 2024

Iran

Hezbollah launches rockets from Lebanon at Israel; Iron Dome activated 

Hezbollah has launched approximately 50 rockets from Lebanon toward upper Galilee in Israel.

03 Aug 2024

Air India

After high-profile assassinations, Israel braces for retaliation, wider conflict 

Tensions have flared in the Middle East following the assassinations of Hamas's chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday and top Hezbollah commander, Fouad Shukur, in Beirut.

Iran's supreme leader orders 'direct' attack on Israel: Report 

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly ordered a "direct attack" on Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh.

29 Jul 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel-Hezbollah tensions escalate after 12 kids killed in rocket strike

A rocket strike claimed the lives of 12 children in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights—escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, .

05 Jun 2024

Amnesty International

Rights organization accuses Israel of using white phosphorus in Lebanon

Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international human rights organization, has accused Israel of deploying white phosphorus incendiary shells on residential buildings in southern Lebanon.

09 May 2024

Egypt

Your guests will love this Lebanese falafel recipe

Falafel, with its crispy shell and richly spiced interior, is a Middle Eastern classic.

20 Apr 2024

Hamas

Israel strikes Rafah, 9 Palestinians including 6 children dead 

An Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building in Rafah, the southernmost city of Gaza, on Friday, killing nine Palestinians, six of whom were children, AP reported.

Israel under fire as Iran launches 200 missiles and drones 

Iran has launched a barrage of drones and cruise missiles at Israel, marking the first direct assault by the Islamic Republic on the country.

12 Apr 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

US restricts travel for employees in Israel amid Iran threat

The United States (US) has limited travel for its diplomats in Israel due to fears of an Iranian strike.

06 Apr 2024

Iran

'Step aside': Iran to US amid preparations to attack Israel

Iran has reportedly urged the United States to "step aside" as it prepares to attack Israel over the killing of senior commanders and officers of its elite Quds Force in suspected Israeli airstrikes.

05 Mar 2024

Israel

Centre's advisory to Indians in Israel after Kerala man's death

Following the death of a Kerala man in an anti-tank missile attack in Israel, the Indian Embassy has advised Indians residing in the country to move to "safer locations."

05 Mar 2024

Israel

Israel: Kerala man killed in missile attack from Lebanon

An Indian man was killed, while two others were injured after an anti-tank missile from Lebanon struck an orchard close to Israel's northern border community in Margaliot on Monday, PTI reported.

Explainer: How will UNRWA funding cuts impact Gaza

At least nine countries, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Canada, have halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

03 Jan 2024

Hamas

Who was Saleh al-Arouri, Hamas leader killed in Beirut? 

The deputy chief of Hamas's political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri, has been killed in an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon.

18 Dec 2023

Travel And Tourism

Ancient marvels: A glimpse into the cities of bygone eras

Exploring the world's historic cities is like turning the pages of an enormous history book. Every city tells stories of victories, setbacks, cultural breakthroughs, and tales of the human spirit.

'Will collapse like USSR': Hamas issues warning to US

Palestinian terror group Hamas has reportedly issued a warning to the United States (US) for supporting Israel in Gaza.

29 Oct 2023

Iran

'Crossed redline': Iran warns Israel of possible action in Gaza

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday warned Israel about potential intervention from other countries due to its continued counterattacks against the Palestinian terror group Hamas in Gaza.

Flee or be seen as 'terrorist partners': Israel warns Gazans

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued fresh warnings to the residents of northern Gaza on Sunday, asking them to relocate to the southern part of the strip or they would be seen as supporters of "terrorist organizations," Reuters reported.

19 Oct 2023

Iran

All about Hezbollah and its role in the Israel-Hamas war

Amid the Israel-Hamas war, neighboring Lebanon's Hezbollah has attracted the spotlight after reports that, behind the scenes, the United States (US) has urged Israel not to start a war with the party.

18 Oct 2023

Jordan

Pro-Palestine protests erupt in West Asia following Gaza hospital strike

Pro-Palestine protests have erupted across West Asia following a recent airstrike on a hospital in Gaza.

16 Oct 2023

Iran

Iran ordered Hezbollah attacks at Lebanon border, alleges Israel

The Israeli military on Monday accused Iran of ordering the attacks by Hezbollah at the Israel and Lebanon border on Sunday.

12 Oct 2023

Israel

Israel strikes Syrian airports amid ongoing conflict with Hamas

Amidst its ongoing war with Hamas, Israel on Thursday struck two major airports in Syria.

12 Oct 2023

Israel

Every Hamas member is a dead man: Israel's PM Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the Palestinian group Hamas that each of its members is "a dead man."

08 Oct 2023

Israel

What is Iron Dome, Israel's flagship missile defense system

Israel is currently at war after a surprise attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday morning.

03 Jul 2023

Travel And Tourism

If you are traveling to Lebanon, get these souvenirs home

Known for its well-preserved castles and stunning beaches, Lebanon is a beautiful travel destination that has so much to offer.

20 Apr 2023

London

London: Indian arrested on suspicion of terror funding, faces extradition

Sundar Nagarajan, a 66-year-old Indian citizen, has been arrested in London, United Kingdom, for his alleged involvement in funding the banned terrorist organization Hezbollah, reported ANI.

07 Apr 2023

Israel

Israel launches air strikes on Lebanon, Gaza after rocket attack

Israel has launched airstrikes in Gaza and struck targets that belonged to the Palestinian militant group Hamas in southern Lebanon on Friday morning, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.

09 Aug 2022

Kerala

National Rice Pudding Day 2022: Check out 5 must-try recipes

If a bowl of chilly kheer warms your heart, this is the day to indulge.

13 May 2022

Food

5 Lebanese dishes you must try

Originating from Lebanon, Lebanese cuisine is basically a fusion of spicy Arabic flavors with the color and texture of Mediterranean food as the country is located along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

10 Sep 2020

X

Fire at Beirut port month after blast that killed 190

A massive fire broke out at the port of Beirut in Lebanon on Thursday, a month after a deadly explosion jolted the city. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire.

06 Aug 2020

Reuters

Lebanon: Bride, whose wedding video captured Beirut's explosion, recalls horror

On Tuesday, when Lebanon's capital Beirut was jolted by a catastrophic explosion, US-based doctor, Israa Seblani, was getting herself filmed in her white dress. Her wedding video captured parts of the blast, that overturned cars and shook buildings miles away from the seaside city.

05 Aug 2020

Narendra Modi

Explosion jolts Lebanese capital Beirut, over 70 killed, thousands injured

Lebanon slipped into mourning after a massive explosion ripped capital Beirut apart, killing at least 78 and injuring nearly 4,000 people on Tuesday.

07 Oct 2017

Saudi Arabia

Lebanon's 'most powerful woman' fired reportedly over anti-Saudi Arabia tweet

Major Suzan Hajj Hobeiche, popular as "Lebanon's most powerful woman", has been fired from her position as head of the Cybercrime and Intellectual Property Bureau.

30 Apr 2017

BBC

Desperate Syrian refugees sell organs for sustenance

The desperate state of Syrian refugees has led to a boom in organ trafficking as their desperation has forced them to sell organs for money.

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