Lebanon

Lebanon passes long-sought amnesty law, a day after death penalty repeal
The legislation will ‘exceptionally’ reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon’s parliament speaker.
Published On 12 Aug 2026
Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?
Published On 12 Aug 2026
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‘The hardest mission of my life’: A rescuer’s loss in the Lebanon War
Published On 12 Aug 2026
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Mediators push for US-Iran talks as MoU deadline approaches
Published On 12 Aug 2026
Lebanon parliament votes to end death penalty, 1st in Middle East to do so
Published On 11 Aug 2026
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Under Fire: Lebanon’s first responders | Al Jazeera Originals
Published On 11 Aug 2026
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Future of southern Lebanon peacekeeping uncertain ahead of UNIFIL phase-out
Published On 11 Aug 2026
Trump demands compensation from Iran as talks on Strait of Hormuz continue
Published On 11 Aug 2026
Iran war updates: Pakistan minister in Tehran as Hormuz talks advance
Published On 11 Aug 2026

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Trump to demand compensation for Tehran’s ‘conflicts’

President Donald Trump says he’ll demand compensation from Iran for people killed or wounded in the US war on Iran.

Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh

Reports citing judicial sources say former commercial banker also indicted over alleged financial crimes.

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Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon

Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon

US president says he is using economic pressure, not strikes, on Iran

US relying on sanctions and naval blockade as oil prices stabilise, easing economic strain on American consumers.

Lebanese soldiers injured while Israeli troops intrude on southern town

Soldiers disarm unexploded ordnance in Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, near where Israeli forces reportedly built an earth barrier.

Lebanon ‘detains’ former al-Assad-era general, weighs handing him to Syria

Judicial and security sources say a routine embassy visit landed a wanted former Syrian general in a Beirut jail cell.

Iran war updates: IRGC says Hormuz to open after US accepts conditions

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Iranian general says US, Israel ‘completely failed’ in war
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Lebanon points to ‘positive progress’ on borders, prisoners in Israel talks

New Israeli attacks reported in southern Lebanon as Beirut offers optimism after the seventh round of discussions.

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War on Iran: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign defence pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.

Iran war updates: ‘Mecca Joint Defence Pact’ signed, as Hormuz deal ‘nears’

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US opens test ranges to small companies to get weapons quicker
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Israel’s war on Lebanon has killed 4,335, Health Ministry says

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