Zakir Naik's entry in Lebanon opposed, human rights activists launch campaign against him
Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is wanted in India on terror charges, is facing opposition from activists in Lebanon who have launched a campaign to ban his entry after a local cleric invited him to deliver a lecture.
Jun 19, 2017, 19:21 PM IST
Lebanon to hold parliamentary election May 2018: Minister
The cabinet is expected to approve the electoral law later on Wednesday and will then send it to parliament for final ratification.
Jun 14, 2017, 17:17 PM IST
Lebanon detains Iraqi allegedly spying for Israel: Report
Lebanon's state-run news agency is reporting that security forces have detained an Iraqi citizen who was allegedly spying for Israel.
May 20, 2017, 22:47 PM IST
Israel strikes Iran-supplied arms depot near Damascus airport
Israel struck an arms supply hub operated by the Lebanese group Hezbollah near Damascus airport on Thursday, Syrian rebel and regional sources said, targeting weapons regularly sent from Iran via commercial and military cargo planes.
Apr 27, 2017, 14:52 PM IST
Israeli strike hits Iranian arms supply depot in Damascus
An Israeli strike on Thursday hit an arms supply hub operated by the Lebanese Hezbollah group near Damascus airport.
Apr 27, 2017, 11:47 AM IST
US accuses Iran of ''alarming provocations''
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has accused Iran of "alarming ongoing provocations" aimed at destabilising the Middle East and undermining America`s interests in the region, a media report said.
Apr 20, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
Syrian refugee regional plan remains 91% underfunded: UN
Two UN organisations on Tuesday warned of low funding for their ongoing support operations for Syrian refugees.
Apr 04, 2017, 18:41 PM IST
Over 5 million Syrians have fled homeland
More than five million people have fled Syria`s civil war to neighbouring countries, according to data from the UN refugee agency UNHCR and the government of Turkey.
Mar 31, 2017, 15:56 PM IST
Sikh-American girl harassed on US train, White man shouts 'go back to Lebanon'
As New York City works to respond to a rise in reports of discrimination and harassment, subways have emerged as a source of special concern.
Mar 25, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
UK issues laptop, tablet flight ban for six countries including Saudi Arabia, Turkey
Britain tightened airline security on flights from Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa on Tuesday, banning laptops and tablet computers from the plane cabin following a US security warning.
Mar 21, 2017, 23:05 PM IST
Ex-Qaeda affiliate in Syria claims Damascus bombings
Syria's former Al-Qaeda affiliate Fateh al-Sham Front today said in a statement it was behind twin bombings targeting Shiite pilgrims in the centre of Damascus that killed 74 people.
Mar 12, 2017, 22:34 PM IST
City of Beirut, capital of Lebanon looks enchanting from space station! Thomas Pesquet shares the pic
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who is part of Expedition 50 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has been showering his social media followers and space enthusiasts with the breathtaking views of the Earth.
Feb 08, 2017, 23:59 PM IST
UNHCR, UK appeal to support Lebanon in Syrian refugee crisis
British Secretary of State for International Development Priti Patel and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi called for urgent international support to Lebanon and Syrian refugees here.
Feb 05, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
First Hindu Congresswoman says she met Assad on Syria trip
The first Hindu elected to the Congress, Hawaiian Democrat Tulsi Gabbard, has said that she met Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during a secret, "fact-finding" trip to Syria and Lebanon.
Jan 26, 2017, 14:08 PM IST
United Nation seeks nearly $5 bn for Syria refugees
UN agencies and aid groups appealed on Tuesday for $4.63 billion (4.31 billion euros) in 2017 to help Syrians who have fled their country`s war and sought refuge in neighbouring countries.
Jan 24, 2017, 18:38 PM IST
Lebanon seeks cooperation with Saudi Arabia: President
Lebanon seeks cooperation with Saudi Arabia, the country's Hezbollah-backed President Michel Aoun told Saudi television today, after a tense year in relations between the two countries.
Jan 10, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
Clashes near Damascus despite Syria truce
Syrian pro-government forces clashed with rebels around the main water source for Damascus on Thursday, a monitor said, threatening a fragile ceasefire as it entered its seventh day.
Jan 05, 2017, 15:04 PM IST
Lebanon's Hezbollah should leave Syria, demands Turkey
Turkey says Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group should withdraw from Syria and a nationwide cease-fire should come into effect before the end of the year.
Dec 29, 2016, 15:50 PM IST
Bring back Nassak diamond from Lebanon museum: Trimbakeshwar trust
The Trimbakeshwar Devasthan trust has sought to bring back the blue Nassak diamond, which once graced the crown of Lord Shivs idol at the famous temple here.
Nov 17, 2016, 12:59 PM IST
Syria`s Assad congratulates Lebanon`s new president
Lebanese lawmakers earlier Monday elected the 81-year-old ex-army chief, who promised to protect the country from spillover from the five-year war in neighbouring Syria.
Nov 01, 2016, 00:49 AM IST
