Israel and Hezbollah trade new attacks despite Trump promise of de-escalation – Ya Libnan
Share: Smoke rises from an Israeli airstrike Tuesday that hit Qlaileh village, as seen from the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon.Mohammed Zaatari / AP President Donald Trump said “all shooting will stop” in Lebanon and that talks with Tehran were ongoing. Iran had signaled it could pull out of p»»»
Facing uproar, Netanyahu announces ‘mega-plan’ for Israel’s battered north
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday allocations of 13 billion shekels (more than $4.5 billion) to secure and develop northern communities along the Lebanon border, battered by weeks of fire from Iran-backed Hezbollah. “The government made dramatic decisions tod»»»
US sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others
WASHINGTON: As part of the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign to pressure Iran into a deal that would end an ongoing war with the US and Israel, the US placed sanctions on Iran’s largest digital asset exchange and three other exchanges, Tuesday. Included in the sanctions are Iran’s largest dig»»»
Qatar’s fashion talent makes North American runway debut in Toronto
Tribune News Network Toronto, Canada Three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers made their North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto last week, presenting original collections to international audiences as part of the Qatar-Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. Representing Doha’s i»»»
Lebanese Americans file federal lawsuit over US support of Israeli war in Lebanon
CHICAGO: Lebanese community leaders in the US have said they will file a federal lawsuit against government agencies and private companies that supply Israel with weapons, military equipment and financing used in the bombing of civilian targets in Lebanon. Israel’s ground invasion began on March 16»»»
Lebanon Spiritual summit at the Druze Community center calls for unity – Ya Libnan
Share: Leaders of Lebanon’s major Christian and Muslim communities convened in Beirut at the Druze Community center for a spiritual summit and issued a set of recommendations in a joint statement emphasizing national unity in the face of escalating Israeli attacks and regional uncertainty The Summi»»»
Hezbollah Looks More Capable than It Did When War Began: NYT - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Looks More Capable than It Did When War Began: NYT 03-06-2026 00:46 AM An Israeli campaign that started with high hopes has devol»»»
13,500 pregnant women in Lebanon struggle to find safe care as hospitals come under fire
NEW YORK CITY: The United Nations Population Fund, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, has warned that women and girls in Lebanon are facing a worsening humanitarian emergency as Israeli attacks on healthcare facilities continue despite a ceasefire agreement. It came a day after an Isra»»»
Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar and Qatar Charity host fundraising dinner
PWFQ-Qatar Charity fundraising dinner rallies support for welfare initiativesIn a powerful demonstration of community spirit and humanitarian commitment, the Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar (PWFQ), in collaboration with Qatar Charity (QC), organised its annual fundraising dinner, bringing together pro»»»
Int’l team led by WCM-Q professor awarded $9mn Parkinson’s research grant
Tribune News Network Doha Prof. Hilal A. Lashuel, professor of neuroscience in neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has been awarded a $9 million three-year research grant from Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) in partnership with The Mi»»»
What is Hezbollah, the Lebanese group at war with Israel?
BEIRUT: The war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah has devastated swathes of Lebanon, though a partial de-escalation agreement announced on Monday has averted renewed airstrikes on the capital Beirut for now. Israel seeks to end the threat posed by Hezbollah rocket fire and force the gro»»»
What awaits Syrians returning to a health system still broken by war
LONDON: As renewed conflict in Lebanon forces a fresh wave of Syrian refugees to return to their home country, joining the roughly 3.5 million people who have gone back to their towns and villages since December 2024, many are finding a health system that is still a long way from recovery. Many are»»»
AIPAC-affiliated charity sponsors lavish trips to Israel for US lawmakers
LONDON: The American Israel Education Foundation has funded scores of extravagant trips for dozens of US Congress members since Oct. 7 2023 in a bid to build support for Israel in Washington, according to news reports. The AIEF is a charitable affiliate of the American Israel Public Affairs Committ»»»
Israeli escalation in Lebanon threatens ceasefire as international pressure grows for renewed talks
Tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border escalated sharply on Tuesday as Israeli military operations continued in southern Lebanon and both Israel and Hezbollah exchanged threats, prompting intensified international diplomatic efforts to preserve the ceasefire and prevent a broader regional confr»»»
Al-Sisi tells US Jewish leaders two-state solution remains key to Middle East stability
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has reaffirmed that a comprehensive and just settlement of the Palestinian issue based on a two-state solution remains the only viable path to achieving lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. According to a statement issued by the Egyptian presidency»»»
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads, trains over military draft
JERUSALEM: Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel’s military. Israel’s police said demonstrators blocked major intersections and attacked a soldier who disembarked from a »»»
Netanyahu says Israel will help make Iran 'terror regime' disappear
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said Israel would help to make Iran's "terror regime" disappear, as talks to reach a peace agreement between the U.S. and the Islamic republic appeared to stutter. "This terror regime which is destined to disappear from the world, and we will hel»»»
Industry, supply ministers inaugurate Fi Africa, ProPak MENA 2026
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, and Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Sherif Farouk, inaugurated the 14th edition of Food Ingredients Africa (Fi Africa) and ProPak MENA 2026, the region’s leading trade exhibitions for food processing, packaging, and packaging technologies. Organis»»»
Egypt studies sustainable development plan for Blue Hole diving site in South Sinai
Egypt is studying a comprehensive plan to develop the Blue Hole diving site within the Abu Galum Protected Area in South Sinai while safeguarding its fragile marine ecosystem, according to the Ministry of Local Development and Environment. Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad re»»»
Non-Jordanian ownership in companies reaches 46.3% — ASE
AMMAN — Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) revealed that the value of shares bought by non-Jordanian investors at the ASE in May 2026 was JD33.0 million, representing 11.4 per cent of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD43.2 million.The value of shares bought by »»»
Trump signs voluntary executive order on artificial intelligence - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in April in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. Trump privately signed another executive order Tuesday requesting that tech companies give the government access to their AI models before release. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | »»»
Californians vote in fiercely contested gubernatorial and congressional primaries
Californians have their final chance to vote Tuesday in a fiercely contested gubernatorial primary ahead of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s mandate coming to an end at the end of the year. The state's open-primary system, which allows the two best-performing candidates to advance regardless»»»
Middle East live: Israel-Lebanon begin new round of talks in US as attacks continue
The ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon began a new round of direct talks in Washington Tuesday after President Donald Trump said he received de-escalation commitments from both sides. But Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon killed eight people, according to Lebanese authorities. Follow our live»»»
Israel conducts deadly attacks on southern Lebanon after Trump promises de-escalation
Israel kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing eight people, including children, as it pressed its campaign against Hezbollah a day after President Donald Trump asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Beirut to avert a further escalation. Israeli drone str»»»
Israel, Hezbollah trade blows despite Trump declaring deal
Israel continued to strike southern Lebanon on Tuesday as Iran-backed Hezbollah attacked its troops there despite an apparent Washington-brokered de-escalation deal and a fourth round of U.S.-hosted talks between Lebanon and Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump had announced an agreement to halt som»»»
Syria Hopes for Terrorism Delisting to Spur Economic Recovery
The Syrian government is betting that removal from Washington’s list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation in place since 1979, will clear the biggest political and legal hurdle to its economic recovery. Alongside remaining sanctions, the designation has blocked any tangible gains from what»»»
Alexandria reports 93% completion of ‘Decent Life’ rural projects and building reconciliation requests
Alexandria has completed 173 developmental projects under the “Decent Life” presidential initiative and processed 93.32% of building reconciliation requests, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed during a meeting on Tuesday. Meeting with Minister of Local Development and Environment Man»»»
Kremlin: Saudi Arabia Named Guest of Honor at St. Petersburg Economic Forum
The Kremlin said Saudi Arabia will be featured as the “guest of honor” at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, SPIEF, in 2026, which opens this week. The Russian presidency said Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman will lead a high-level delegation of major national in»»»
Israel hurting global economy to prolong US-Iran conflict, Professor Marandi says
Israel has a clear interest in prolonging US hostilities with Iran and has been successfully sabotaging efforts to reach a peace agreement, Tehran-based Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RT. The political analyst was commenting on the latest escalation of Israeli military operations against»»»
US-Iran Deal Has Effectively Fallen Hostage to Israel’s Prime Minister - Expert
The potential deal with Iran that US President Donald Trump is seeking would benefit Israel, but not Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is using the war to stay in power, security expert Dr. Simon Tsipis told Sputnik. "Everything hinges on whether Benjamin Netanyahu is granted a pardon,»»»
Arab, Islamic nations condemn storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers
LONDON: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar and Turkiye have condemned the storming of the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday. The settlers raised Israeli flags on the steps leading to the Dome »»»
Arab, Islamic nations condemn storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers
LONDON: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar and Turkiye have condemned the storming of the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday. The settlers raised Israeli flags on the steps leading to the Dome »»»
German minister highlights Egypt’s pivotal role in advancing regional peace, stability
The German Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office, Serap Güler, has underscored Egypt’s pivotal role in promoting peace, security, and stability across the Middle East during her visit to Cairo, the first stop on a regional tour that will also take her to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab E»»»
Opinion | Trump and Netanyahu: An Alliance Eroding Amid the Fires of War
“My hair is on fire.” This was reportedly how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted after a phone call with US President Donald Trump, following Trump’s announcement on Truth Social that he would refrain from launching additional strikes against Iran. Few phrases better capture the curr»»»
Unbelievable: Driver allegedly steals car from man who stopped to help
Dubai: A driver who had just survived a rollover crash in Oman allegedly repaid a passer-by's kindness by stealing his vehicle and fleeing the scene, according to police, in an incident that quickly drew widespread attention across the country. The unusual sequence of events unfolded on Monday morn»»»
Foreign Ministers of Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Turkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia condemn Al Aqsa Mosque continuous incursions by Israeli settlers
Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemn in the strongest terms the c»»»
Al-Qassam Spokesman: Assassinating Commanders Won’t Stop Resistance, Mediators Must Bear Responsibilities
Abu Ubaida, the military spokesman for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, affirmed that the Palestinian resistance continues its struggle despite assassinations and losses, emphasizing that the martyrdom of its leaders will not weaken it or halt its project. He also called on mediators to assume th»»»
Rubio: US Has Not Offered Iran Sanctions Relief to Reopen Strait
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's negotiating team has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and insisted that any sanctions relief was tied to Tehran giving up its nuclear program. "Right now, everything that'»»»
Iraq’s Asaib Ahl Al-Haq Says It Will Start Handing Its Weapons to the State
One of Iraq’s most powerful Iran-backed armed groups said Tuesday it would begin putting its weapons under government control, a major step in the new government’s effort to bring armed factions that have long operated on their own under state command. Asaib Ahl al-Haq said it had formed a committe»»»
Minister of Labour meets counterparts from Syria, Lebanon and Sudan
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Labour, HE Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with the Minister of Social Affairs and Labour of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Hind Kabawat, the Minister of Labour of the Lebanese Republic, HE Mohammad Haidar and Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare of the Republic of S»»»
Lebanon seeks Iranian pressure on Hezbollah to secure ceasefire, sources say
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has been working through Iranian channels to secure Hezbollah’s commitment to a ceasefire while his country presses ahead with negotiations aimed at ending the war, political sources have told Arab News. The Amal Movement leader remains central to ef»»»
Iran Studying Deal to Halt War as Stalemate Persists
Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the US to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days, Iranian media reported on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said negotiations were ongoing. More than three months after the US and Israel launched strikes against Ir»»»
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Help Make Iran ‘Terror Regime’ Disappear
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said Israel would help to make Iran's "terror regime" disappear, as talks to reach a peace agreement between the US and Tehran appeared to stutter. "This terror regime which is destined to disappear from the world, and we will help bring about this outco»»»
Muhammad Ali’s Family Reflects on the Champion Boxer’s Legacy 10 Years After His Death
Muhammad Ali's legacy extends beyond his stinging right jab, world titles and Olympic gold medal, to the heart and compassion he showed long after he left the ring, his wife Lonnie Ali said. “He transcended boxing into every space you can imagine,” she told The Associated Press this week ahead of t»»»
Israel Kills 8 in Lebanon, a Day After Trump Said Israel and Hezbollah Will De-Escalate
Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed eight people, including two children and their father, a day after US President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah agreed to dial back fighting. Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, continued launching dozens of projectiles and drones t»»»
Dubai is ready to turn global challenges into growth opportunities, says Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has said the emirate will continue strengthening its economy and tourism sector through “practical measures, enhanced facilitation, and innovative solutions” aim»»»
Joint statement by Foreign Ministers of UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar on incursions by extremist Israeli settlers into Al Aqsa Mosque
The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemn in the strongest terms the continued incu»»»
Aoun: Strength not in waging war but in having courage to end it
The path of negotiation is "the least costly for the country, especially since wars throughout history have ended with a victor and a vanquished, or with negotiations to resolve the conflict," President Joseph Aoun said on Tuesday. "This is the case for a number of Arab countries that have adopted »»»
Palestine Red Crescent evacuates 33 patients from Gaza
LONDON: The Palestine Red Crescent Society evacuated 33 patients and their 40 companions from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday so that they could receive medical treatment in Egypt. With help from the World Health Organization, the group left from the Medical Rehabilitation Hospital and traveled through t»»»
UK Athletics fined over Emirati Paralympian’s ‘avoidable’ death
LONDON: UK Athletics has been fined £350,000 ($472,000) over the “wholly avoidable” death of a Paralympian who was killed when equipment fell on him at a training center in London in 2017. Abdullah Hayayei, 36, was killed while preparing for the World Para Athletics Championships, which took place »»»