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Israel targets Hezbollah commander in Beirut airstrike; Iran’s president vows to get sanctions lifted

MIDDLE EAST CRISIS UPDATE: 31 JULY 2024

Israel targets Hezbollah commander in Beirut airstrike; Iran’s president vows to get sanctions lifted

By Bloomberg

In images: Demonstrators gather in New York ahead of possible Trump indictment

THE DAY IN PICTURES

In images: Demonstrators gather in New York ahead of possible Trump indictment

By Maverick Life Editors

Lebanon vote brings blow for Hezbollah allies in preliminary results

Hezbollah the big loser in Lebanon

Lebanon vote brings blow for Hezbollah allies in preliminary results

By Reuters

'Unbelievable': Another fire in Beirut unnerves shattered residents

Newsdeck

'Unbelievable': Another fire in Beirut unnerves shattered residents

By Reuters

Large fire erupts in Beirut port area, a month after massive blast

Newsdeck

Large fire erupts in Beirut port area, a month after massive blast

By Reuters

Rescuers sift Beirut rubble amid signs of life a month after blast

Newsdeck

Rescuers sift Beirut rubble amid signs of life a month after blast

By Reuters

Macron warns Lebanese leaders of sanctions if reforms are not swift

Newsdeck

Macron warns Lebanese leaders of sanctions if reforms are not swift

By Reuters

Newly designated Lebanese PM urges immediate reforms, IMF deal

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Newly designated Lebanese PM urges immediate reforms, IMF deal

By Reuters

Lebanon orders two-week shutdown after COVID-19 surge

COVID-19

Lebanon orders two-week shutdown after COVID-19 surge

By Reuters

Lebanon needs 2-week lockdown after "shocking" COVID-19 rise, minister says

COVID-19

Lebanon needs 2-week lockdown after "shocking" COVID-19 rise, minister says

By Reuters

Parliament speaker urges new Lebanese government after huge blast, U.S. envoy due in Beirut

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Parliament speaker urges new Lebanese government after huge blast, U.S. envoy due in Beirut

By Reuters

Change needed in Lebanon after Beirut blast, says German foreign minister

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Change needed in Lebanon after Beirut blast, says German foreign minister

By Reuters

WHO appeals for $15 million aid for Lebanon after Beirut blast

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WHO appeals for $15 million aid for Lebanon after Beirut blast

By Reuters

In Beirut, Macron says Lebanese leaders need to hear "home truths"

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In Beirut, Macron says Lebanese leaders need to hear "home truths"

By Reuters

Beirut reels from huge blast, as death toll climbs to at least 100

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Beirut reels from huge blast, as death toll climbs to at least 100

By Reuters

Lebanese protesters return to streets in car convoys amid coronavirus lockdown

COVID-19

Lebanese protesters return to streets in car convoys amid coronavirus lockdown

By Reuters

Newsdeck

Lebanon dam planned atop fault line stirs fears

By AFP

Op-Ed: After Paris and Beirut attacks, finding solidarity in our common humanity

World

Op-Ed: After Paris and Beirut attacks, finding solidarity in our common humanity

By Judith February

Analysis: Lebanon’s un-collected problems

World

Analysis: Lebanon’s un-collected problems

By International Crisis Group