Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump at White House, hoping to generate pressure on Israel Published 19 Jul, 2026 11:11am Aoun, 62, became president last year just before Trump began his second term in the White House
Lebanon's president departs for Washington to meet Trump Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:41pm It will be the first trip to Washington by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman was received by Barack Obama in 2009
Lebanon says US delegation will oversee Israeli withdrawal from 'pilot zones' Published 09 Jul, 2026 04:15pm Lebanon is demanding that Israel withdraw from these zones before taking part in a new round of negotiations scheduled for July 15 and 16 in Rome
White House invites Lebanon's Aoun to visit US on July 21, official says Published 08 Jul, 2026 11:30am Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington last month
Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks Updated 20 Jun, 2026 11:13pm Trump says he urged Israel to agree to ceasefire
Lebanese president makes appeal to Israeli government to pursue talks, not war Published 09 Jun, 2026 12:01am We are ready, we are willing, we are committed. Are you
Iran's foreign minister says Lebanon not a bargaining chip in war Published 06 Jun, 2026 11:39am Iran is using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States. says Aoun
Lebanon president tells Iran 'not your job to interfere' in country Published 06 Jun, 2026 12:26am "It's not your country, it's our country... It's not your job to interfere into our country," Aoun said
US pushes Lebanon and Israel on new ceasefire plan, official says Published 01 Jun, 2026 11:20am The US has proposed that as a first step Hezbollah will stop all attacks on Israel and in return Israel would refrain from escalation in Beirut
Israel’s growing belligerence Published 02 May, 2026 06:16am Israel’s continued military operations in Lebanon, even as diplomatic channels remain active following the broader...
Israeli strikes kill 3 in Lebanon, Beirut to seek truce extension Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am BEIRUT: Israeli strikes killed three people in Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, despite an ongoing...
Lebanon president says working on ‘permanent agreements’ after Israel truce Published 18 Apr, 2026 12:02am The president thanked "all those who contributed to achieving the ceasefire" including Trump and Saudi Arabia
Trump says Iran war should end ‘soon’, both sides may meet at weekend Published 17 Apr, 2026 11:08am Trump on Thursday said Iran had offered not to possess nuclear weapons for more than 20 years
Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to speak, Pakistan says Lebanon peace essential Updated 16 Apr, 2026 04:21pm 'Peace in Lebanon is essential for (Iran) peace talks,' Tahir Andrabi,
Direct Israel-Lebanon peace talks a ‘historic opportunity’: Rubio Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:01am WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Tuesday for Israel and Lebanon to seize a “historic...
Hezbollah slams planned Lebanese talks with Israel Published 12 Apr, 2026 05:10am BEIRUT, (Lebanon): Hezbollah on Saturday renewed its rejection of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon,...
Macron urges Netanyahu to avoid ground offensive in Lebanon Published 05 Mar, 2026 12:59am “I called on the Israeli prime minister to preserve Lebanon’s territorial integrity and to refrain from a ground offensive,” Macron said
Lebanon’s Hezbollah vows to ‘confront aggression’ of US, Israel Published 02 Mar, 2026 04:37am BEIRUT: Lebanese militant group Hezbollah vowed Sunday to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes...
Hezbollah says eight members killed in Israel’s Friday strikes on Lebanon Published 21 Feb, 2026 10:23pm Strikes come as tensions brewing between US, Iran
Lebanon army says it takes control of south; Israel says Hezbollah still must disarm Published 09 Jan, 2026 12:05am The army had set a deadline to clear non-state weaponry from the southern area near the Israeli border by the end of 2025
Lebanon accuses Israel of responding to negotiation offer by ‘intensifying’ attacks Published 31 Oct, 2025 10:47pm BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday accused Israel of responding to its offer to negotiate by...
Lebanon president says ‘necessary to negotiate’ with Israel Published 13 Oct, 2025 05:40pm BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for negotiations with Israel on Monday, after US President Donald...
Lebanon says Israeli drone explodes after crash, killing two soldiers Published 28 Aug, 2025 11:49pm BEIRUT: Lebanon’s army said two personnel were killed Thursday after an Israeli drone that had crashed in the...
Hezbollah vows to fight disarmament as Lebanon PM slams civil war ‘threats’ Published 15 Aug, 2025 11:08pm BEIRUT: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed Friday to fight government plans to disarm his group, with Lebanese Prime...
Lebanon president tells Iran security chief he ‘rejects all interference’ Published 13 Aug, 2025 05:44pm BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told Iran’s visiting security chief on Wednesday that he rejected any...
President says Lebanon determined to disarm Hezbollah Published 31 Jul, 2025 10:57pm Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Thursday that he was determined to disarm Hezbollah, a step it has come under...
Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills one: ministry Published 11 Jul, 2025 11:31pm BEIRUT: An Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon on Friday killed one person, the Lebanese health ministry...
Lebanese president rules out normalisation with Israel: statement Published 11 Jul, 2025 06:03pm BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun ruled out normalisation between his country and Israel on Friday, while...
Lebanese army dismantled ‘over 90%’ of Hezbollah infrastructure near Israel: security official Published 30 Apr, 2025 11:26pm BEIRUT: The Lebanese army has dismantled “over 90 percent” of Hezbollah’s infrastructure near the border with Israel...
Israel strikes south Beirut, prompting Lebanese appeal to ceasefire guarantors Published 28 Apr, 2025 12:37am BEIRUT: Israel struck south Beirut on Sunday for the third time since a fragile November 27 ceasefire, prompting...