For the non-Lebanese, a few weeks ago there was a press conference in Lebanon held by the minister of health, listing which businesses and supermarkets had expired or diseased food. Which begs the question, how long have these places been poisoning us and how much was already known before it was all made public! Thankfully [...]
For the non-Lebanese, a few weeks ago there was a press conference in Lebanon held by the minister of health, listing which businesses and supermarkets had expired or diseased food. Which begs the question, how long have these places been poisoning us and how much was already known before it was all made public! Thankfully [...]
You’ve all seen those pictures of the “Beirut” nightlife, and what goes on in clubs, and how AMAZING it all is. Well…sorry to bust your bubble but here’s my take on it. P.S apparently I have NO idea how to draw faces that are SQUASHED together!
You’ve all seen those pictures of the “Beirut” nightlife, and what goes on in clubs, and how AMAZING it all is. Well…sorry to bust your bubble but here’s my take on it. P.S apparently I have NO idea how to draw faces that are SQUASHED together!
This blog is now closed – see our latest full report on the Middle East crisisIran’s official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) has cautioned against media speculation about a potential memorandum of understanding to end the war, particularly on claims regarding the strait of Hormuz.IRNA reported that Iran will not surrender its control of the strategic waterway and the US will have no role in its future management.Contrary to some bizarre claims in the media, Iran in no way makes a commitment
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Iran’s official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) has cautioned against media speculation about a potential memorandum of understanding to end the war, particularly on claims regarding the strait of Hormuz.
IRNA reported that Iran will not surrender its control of the strategic waterway and the US will have no role in its future management.
Contrary to some bizarre claims in the media, Iran in no way makes a commitment in this text to hand over its management or to restore the strait of Hormuz to the state before the military aggression of the US and Israel. The only point mentioned is the normalisation of transit through the strait of Hormuz upon the end of the war, the establishment of maritime security by the coastal states, the end of the illegal blockade, and the removal of threats to commercial shipping by the US and Israel. At Iran’s request, the US will have no role whatsoever in the future management of the strait of Hormuz. It has been made clear that the future administration of the strait will be based on an Iranian initiative and proposal, within the framework of a matter pertaining to the countries of the region. In this framework, discussions about the future of the strait of Hormuz will not take place even in negotiations after the signing of the agreement, and Tehran will directly resolve this issue in talks with Oman.”
This liveblog is closed – follow our new liveblog hereIsrael says it has struck Beirut’s south suburbs, with explosions heard in the city. The Israeli military claimed the attacks on the Lebanese capital were in response to Hezbollah firing into Israeli territory.The military were reportedly targeting Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs, the group’s stronghold known as Dahiyeh, according to a joint statement by prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Israel Katz. Contin
Israel says it has struck Beirut’s south suburbs, with explosions heard in the city. The Israeli military claimed the attacks on the Lebanese capital were in response to Hezbollah firing into Israeli territory.
The military were reportedly targeting Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs, the group’s stronghold known as Dahiyeh, according to a joint statement by prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Israel Katz.
In a joint statement released after a fourth round of U.S.-mediated talks at the State Department, the two sides said the ceasefire "is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives" from areas south of the Litani River.
In a joint statement released after a fourth round of U.S.-mediated talks at the State Department, the two sides said the ceasefire "is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives" from areas south of the Litani River.
Before you guys complain, the point of the comic is definitely not belittling Amal Alamuddine. Goodness knows she’s a highly accomplished barrister in her own right. I just find it a shame that a lot of Lebanese people seem to ignore this and instead obsess over “celebrities” and appearances. Would any of us have even [...]
Before you guys complain, the point of the comic is definitely not belittling Amal Alamuddine. Goodness knows she’s a highly accomplished barrister in her own right. I just find it a shame that a lot of Lebanese people seem to ignore this and instead obsess over “celebrities” and appearances. Would any of us have even [...]
This blog is now closed – see our latest full report on the Middle East crisisThree Indian seafarers were killed in a US attack on an oil tanker earlier this week, India’s shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, said.“It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified,” he wrote in a post on X.The Middle East is being pulled d
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Three Indian seafarers were killed in a US attack on an oil tanker earlier this week, India’s shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, said.
“It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified,” he wrote in a post on X.
The Middle East is being pulled deeper into crisis & the consequences reach far beyond the region.”
TYRE, June 10 — Israeli airstrikes on the historic city of Tyre in southern Lebanon and surrounding areas killed 11 people yesterday amid an Israeli military warning for the entire city to evacuate.Israel’s army said its forces killed a gunman who had managed to infiltrate Israeli territory from Lebanon and opened fire on its troops.Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported raids on more than a dozen other locations across the country’s south, as I
TYRE, June 10 — Israeli airstrikes on the historic city of Tyre in southern Lebanon and surrounding areas killed 11 people yesterday amid an Israeli military warning for the entire city to evacuate.
Israel’s army said its forces killed a gunman who had managed to infiltrate Israeli territory from Lebanon and opened fire on its troops.
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported raids on more than a dozen other locations across the country’s south, as Israel pressed on with its war against the militant group Hezbollah.
An Israeli strike near Tyre killed three people in the southern Lebanese city, the health ministry said, taking the death toll up to 11 in the region.
The strike also wounded nine people, including two women, the ministry added, further confirming an earlier toll of eight dead.
The action came despite a warning the day before from Iran that it would resume attacking Israel if it continued striking its neighbour.
Tehran insists that Lebanon must be part of any deal to end the wider Middle East war, which Hezbollah pulled Lebanon into by attacking Israel in support of its backer Iran.
Hezbollah urged Lebanese authorities to mend their relationship with the group’s backer Iran and benefit from Tehran’s support, days after Iran struck Israel in response to bombardment on south Beirut.
Last week Lebanon’s president and prime minister issued pointed calls for Tehran to stop interfering in their country’s affairs, after Hezbollah rejected a conditional ceasefire with Israel.
Residents fleeing
An AFP correspondent saw residents of Tyre, including from the Christian quarter, fleeing and heavy traffic heading north after the Israeli warning.
Another correspondent in the coastal city of Sidon, further north, saw displaced people arriving from Tyre, some with belongings hastily strapped to the roofs of their cars.
Israel has repeatedly struck the city of Tyre since the latest war erupted with Hezbollah, following the militants’ rocket fire at Israel on March 2 to avenge the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.
But until yesterday, Tyre’s Christian quarter in the Old City—a small, picturesque area where displaced people had sought refuge—had been spared Israeli evacuation warnings targeting the rest of the city in the ongoing war.
“Urgent warning to the residents of the city of Tyre, including the Christian quarter, and the camps and surrounding neighbourhoods,” the Israeli army warning on X read, referring to several Palestinian refugee camps in the area.
“For your safety, we ask you to immediately evacuate your homes... and move north of the Zahrani River.”
“The neighbourhood is empty, some people are packing their belongings to leave, and others have already left... and only a few people remain,” municipal council member Walid al-Tawil said.
Most people left for Sidon or Beirut, he added.
The Zahrani River is around 30 kilometres (20 miles) north of Tyre. The Israeli army last month declared all areas south of the river “combat zones”.
Rising toll
The NNA reported an Israeli strike on Tyre’s outskirts before the evacuation notice was issued, and further strikes on the city after the warning.
The health ministry earlier said the pre-warning strike killed at least eight people and wounded 32 others, with rescuers still searching rubble for survivors.
Hezbollah, the only Lebanese group that refused to surrender its arsenal after a civil war ended in 1990, has also kept up its attacks on Israeli troops who have invaded south Lebanon.
Last week, Israel’s military alleged that Hezbollah members were operating in Tyre’s Christian quarter and said it would warn people to leave if the group remained there.
An AFP correspondent said some people who had been sleeping in cars or tents at the edge of the quarter left for other parts of the city after that warning.
Lebanese authorities say Israeli attacks since March have killed 3,666 people and displaced more than one million others.
On the Israeli side, 29 soldiers and one civilian contractor have been killed in Lebanon, according to the army.
Neither side has respected a ceasefire first announced in mid-April. — AFP
It’s not enough that Lebanese parents ask about this constantly, they also assume that there’s “something wrong” if couple want to wait first before having kids! Are you from a country where parents do this as well?
It’s not enough that Lebanese parents ask about this constantly, they also assume that there’s “something wrong” if couple want to wait first before having kids! Are you from a country where parents do this as well?
There were conflicting signals Monday from the U.S. and Iran over the status of negotiations to extend the ceasefire and begin talks on ending the war. Meantime, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been all but shattered as Israel pressed deep into Lebanon. Ali Rogin reports.
There were conflicting signals Monday from the U.S. and Iran over the status of negotiations to extend the ceasefire and begin talks on ending the war. Meantime, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been all but shattered as Israel pressed deep into Lebanon. Ali Rogin reports.
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