Lebanon

Lebanese singer Nada Dandash dies in road accident

The singer from Hermel was building a career spanning traditional, popular Lebanese music

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Details of the circumstances surrounding the crash have not been publicly disclosed.

UAE to open electronic visa centre in Beirut

Centre will allow customers in Lebanon to complete visa-related procedures locally

The opening of the centre is part of efforts to strengthen relations between the two countries and their peoples.

Smotrich calls for West Bank war, Lebanon annexation

The Palestinian Authority condemns Smotrich’s call for war in the West Bank

Smotrich is part of veteran leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s hardright government.

UAE to train one million Lebanese in generative AI

Initiative will provide practical training in generative AI and prompt engineering

The two sides discussed the fraternal relations between the UAE and Lebanon.

Lebanon urges Iran to keep it out of regional conflicts

Nawaf Salam urges Tehran to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and avoid proxy conflicts

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (L) shakes hands with Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (R) during their meeting on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, on September 24, 2026.

Why Israel wants 60,000 one-tonne US bombs

$2.8b deal would replenish depleted stocks as concerns grow over use in populated areas

Smoke and fire rise after a house was targeted by an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, on September 9.

4 killed, 20 hurt in fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Israel's army did not issue warnings for other areas where strikes were reported

People watch rescue workers use an excavator as they conduct a search operation at a destroyed house that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Arab Salim village, southern Lebanon.

Why these pampered donkeys get vets, meals and no work

The farm produces about seven bottles of donkey milk a week, all distributed for free

Behind the unusually comfortable donkey lifestyle, however, is a personal story that began around 12 years ago.

Popular food influencer arrested over drug-laced treats

Authorities say seized treats bound for Gulf markets were infused with illegal drugs

A view of Beirut skyline. Influencer Georges Dib, known on TikTok as 'Doctor Food' with 8 million followers faces new trial for narcotics in confectionery.

Iran threatens retaliation against US, warns neighbours

US blockade, new sanctions deepen Hormuz standoff as Iran vows pressure will fail

US President Donald Trump

Five killed in crash on Beirut-Sidon coastal road

Emergency crews cut victims from wreckage after crash near Wadi Al Zeina

Five people were killed and several others injured in a major traffic accident on the coastal highway linking Beirut and Sidon in Lebanon.

Trump threatens penalties for countries aiding Iran

UAE suspends Iran trade as Trump rules out talks and tensions rise across the Gulf

Regional powers juggle sanctions, mediation and security as Gulf warning escalates

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