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Today: July 17, 2026

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Israeli strikes kill at least 20 in Lebanon hours after ceasefire

Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 20 people on Saturday, Lebanon's state news agency NNA said, one day

Israeli strikes kill at least 20 in Lebanon hours after ceasefire
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Tyre in southern Lebanon marks Muharram holy month after destruction from Israel-Hezbollah war

Iman Dilbani weeps during a religious sermon in Tyre, Lebanon, wearing a yellow scarf to honor her son killed fighting for Hezbollah

Tyre in southern Lebanon marks Muharram holy month after destruction from Israel-Hezbollah war
MidEast|Political|World

Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance

Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran

Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance
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Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official
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Israel steps up Lebanon attacks with strikes that kill 15

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 15 people on Friday, state news agency NNA said, while Israel said the attacks launched overnight were aimed at what it

Israel steps up Lebanon attacks with strikes that kill 15
Political|US|World

Vance warns Israeli critics over Iran deal: Trump is your only ally

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Vance warns Israeli critics over Iran deal: Trump is your only ally
Economy|Political|World

US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Iran gains, rivals alarmed

The U.S.-Iran agreement — the first signed by an American and an Iranian president since Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution — is being hailed by its backers as

US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Iran gains, rivals alarmed
Environment|Health|Political|World

In Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ

Rescue workers in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh said they believed their headquarters, clearly identified as a

In Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel demarcates expanded Lebanon occupation zone, challenging US-Iran pact

Israel published a map on Thursday showing an expanded military control zone in southern Lebanon and said it would not

Israel demarcates expanded Lebanon occupation zone, challenging US-Iran pact
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks

The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their

US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks
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What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?

When U.S. and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn’t be higher as they face an

What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says will discuss with Gulf nations Iran's ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies

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Trump says will discuss with Gulf nations Iran's ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies
Health|World

Lebanon ceasefire lifts veil on scale of destruction and trauma

In the dimly lit hospital room where he has lived for months, Youssef Fares broke down in tears as he spoke of his home in

Lebanon ceasefire lifts veil on scale of destruction and trauma
Economy|Political|World

After war losses, Hezbollah seen gaining from Iran-US deal

Iran's interim deal with the U.S. looks set to bolster Hezbollah's political and financial hand in Lebanon,

After war losses, Hezbollah seen gaining from Iran-US deal
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Trump criticizes Israel's tactics in Lebanon, says it is killing civilians

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Trump criticizes Israel's tactics in Lebanon, says it is killing civilians
MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah believes Iran will not sign final nuclear deal if Israel stays in Lebanon

Hezbollah said on Tuesday it believes Iran will not sign a final nuclear deal with Washington unless Israel withdraws from Lebanon, as Iran's top diplomat said Israel's continued

Hezbollah believes Iran will not sign final nuclear deal if Israel stays in Lebanon
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Costs to Lebanon of latest Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanon has suffered the deadliest spillover of the regional war triggered by the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran more than three months ago, which is set to end with a deal

Costs to Lebanon of latest Israel-Hezbollah war
Political|US|World

Trump: Iran deal says 'loud and clear' that Tehran won't have a nuclear weapon

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Trump: Iran deal says 'loud and clear' that Tehran won't have a nuclear weapon
MidEast|Political|World

Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions

An initial agreement between the United States and Iran to extend their shaky ceasefire is inching toward a formal signing

Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions
MidEast|World

Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel said its military attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday

Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs
Political|World

Hezbollah confident any US-Iran deal will include Lebanon, politician says

Hezbollah is confident that Iran will insist on Lebanon being included in a deal with the United States, a leading Hezbollah politician said on Friday, as hopes grew for an

Hezbollah confident any US-Iran deal will include Lebanon, politician says
World

Lebanon's Christians flee Tyre, fearing Israel's campaign will prevent return

After a ceasefire was announced between Lebanese armed group Hezbollah and Israel in April, Darine Al Jouny Safadi thought the worst was behind

Lebanon's Christians flee Tyre, fearing Israel's campaign will prevent return
Political|World

Iran fights to keep Lebanon as leverage in high-stakes US deal

Iran is waging a calculated campaign to preserve Lebanon as its last bastion of influence on the Mediterranean,

Iran fights to keep Lebanon as leverage in high-stakes US deal
World

The Latest: Iran and US exchange fire for second day as hostilities escalate in Mideast region

Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have escalated, with Iran retaliating against U.S. air and cruise missile strikes

The Latest: Iran and US exchange fire for second day as hostilities escalate in Mideast region
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Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon ties

Saudi Arabia has ended its five-year ban on Lebanese imports, a significant move to rebuild relations between Lebanon and Gulf countries

Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon ties
Political|World

Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in south Lebanon, Lebanese sources say

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people on Wednesday, Lebanese security sources said, as Israel pressed its campaign against Hezbollah and the Iran

Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in south Lebanon, Lebanese sources say
Economy|Health|Political|World

US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed

The United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down

US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese president appeals to Israeli government to pursue talks, not war

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made a rare direct appeal to the Israeli government and its people to come to the negotiating table to end the war, warning in a CNN interview

Lebanese president appeals to Israeli government to pursue talks, not war
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Israel launched deadly strike on Lebanon's Tyre before warning

Israel struck the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killing at least eight people, the Lebanese health ministry said, and minutes later ordered the

Israel launched deadly strike on Lebanon's Tyre before warning
MidEast|Political|World

A timeline of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel over Lebanon

Iran has fired missiles at Israel, marking the first such attack in two months since a ceasefire

A timeline of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel over Lebanon
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Lebanon says Israel has bombed it nearly 3,500 times during ceasefire

Israel has carried out nearly 3,500 air strikes on Lebanon and hundreds of controlled

Lebanon says Israel has bombed it nearly 3,500 times during ceasefire
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War

Oil prices fell on Friday as traders gained confidence that renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran was growing less likely.

Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War
Political|World

Exclusive: Lebanese president accuses Iran of using his country as a bargaining chip in peace talks with the US

Exclusive: Lebanese president accuses Iran of using his country as a bargaining chip in peace talks with the US

Exclusive: Lebanese president accuses Iran of using his country as a bargaining chip in peace talks with the US
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip'

Lebanon’s president and prime minister are criticizing Iran for rejecting the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel

Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip'
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Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks, Lebanese president says

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining

Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks, Lebanese president says
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Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt

Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded that Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring

Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt
MidEast|Political|World

Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment

Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment
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Trump says he thinks progress is being made on Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he believed progress was being made between Israel and Lebanon and that Lebanon deserved to have peace.

Trump says he thinks progress is being made on Lebanon
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes

Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in U.S.-mediated talks, as

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes
Economy|Political|World

Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a new ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, the Trump administration said, raising hopes for

Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told local outlets on Thursday that a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval
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Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance
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Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

President Donald Trump acknowledged criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a phone call that involved expletives

Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire

Lebanon and Israel said on Wednesday that they had agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire following negotiations in Washington aimed at ending the conflict that

Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire
Political|World

Israel intercepts 'hostile aircraft' that crossed from Lebanon, military says

The Israeli military said it intercepted a "hostile aircraft" that crossed into northern Israel from Lebanon on Wednesday.

Israel intercepts 'hostile aircraft' that crossed from Lebanon, military says
Political|World

Israel strikes south Lebanon after stepping back from Beirut attack

Israel kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, pressing its campaign against Hezbollah a day after U.S.

Israel strikes south Lebanon after stepping back from Beirut attack
Political|World

Israel kills 11 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate

Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon have killed 11 people, including a man along with his son and daughter

Israel kills 11 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate
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Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S.

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
Economy|Political|World

Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue

Lebanon announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday in what would amount to a limited de-

Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue