Beirut

Lebanese Terror Convict Released After 40 Years in French Prison

One of the prisoners who has been in prison the longest in France, the Lebanese terrorist convict Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, has been released and deported to his former home country.

French Minister Rachida Dati and Carlos Ghosn Face Corruption Charges

France's Minister of Culture Rachida Dati and Carlos Ghosn, former CEO of the car manufacturers Renault and Nissan, are being prosecuted for corruption.

Israeli Drone Strike Targets Southern Lebanon Killing One

Khamenei Calls Iran's Actions a Victory Over USA and Israel

Iran dealt "a slap in the face" to the USA and also defeated Israel. This is claimed by Iran's supreme leader as he now, after several days of silence and growing question marks, for the first time comments on the end of the warfare.

Abbas Urges Hamas to Surrender Weapons and Release Hostages

The President of the Palestinians, Mahmud Abbas, believes that Hamas must hand over its weapons and is urging the deployment of international forces to protect "the Palestinian people".

Lebanon Condemns Israeli Attacks on Beirut's Dahiyeh District

Israel has attacked targets in Lebanon after warning residents in the southern areas of the capital Beirut to leave their homes.

Israel Warns Iran of Similar Actions Taken in Gaza

What Israel has done against Hamas in Gaza and the Houthis in Yemen, they should do against the regime in Iran, warns Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Hezbollah in Southern Beirut Suburbs

Beirut's southern suburbs have been attacked from the air by Israel – shortly after the residents were ordered to evacuate and warned of attacks on "Hezbollah targets" in the area.