Source: Associated Press
Security & Justice
Lebanese Army Steps Up Security in the South Ahead of Technical Talks with Israel
The Lebanese army has stepped up military and security measures in an area proposed for inclusion in a pilot zone in southern Lebanon, announcing deployments across towns in the districts of Bint Jbeil, Tyre and Nabatiyeh.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Israel Races to Dismantle Hezbollah Infrastructure in Southern Lebanon Ahead of Possible Withdrawal
The Israeli military is accelerating efforts to eliminate Hezbollah’s remaining military infrastructure across 52 villages in southern Lebanon before the United States pushes Israel toward a broader withdrawal, Israeli military sources said Wednesday.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Opinion
Israel and Lebanon Have a Long History of Failed Ceasefires – Will This Time Be Any Different?
If implemented, the framework agreement hammered out between Lebanon and Israel in June 2026 could serve as the most consequential agreement between the two countries in nearly 80 years.
Monday, July 13, 2026
Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast
When the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon was threatening to unravel the U.S.-Iran peace deal, President Trump repeatedly floated an idea that took many in the region by surprise.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Sports
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Tuesday 21 July 2026 23:02:35
Trump Says Direct US-Lebanon Flights Could Resume for First Time in More Than 40 Years
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’ll allow American carriers to resume direct flights to Lebanon more than 40 years after the US suspended the route.
Direct flights between the U.S. and Lebanon were suspended in 1985 by President Ronald Reagan’s administration following the hijacking of TWA Flight 847.
“I am hereby directing my Administration to allow all U.S. airline carriers to fly directly to Lebanon so that Americans can easily visit this beautiful land,” Trump said in a social media post after meeting earlier on Tuesday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
During a White House meeting on Tuesday with the country’s leader, Joseph Aoun, Trump pledged to help Lebanon “a lot.” Aoun came to Washington to push for long-term calm after months of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.
