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Lebanon schools and universities close amid security escalation, uncertainty over rest of week

Schools and universities across Lebanon remained closed Tuesday following a government decision prompted by renewed security tensions, as parents and school administrators called on authorities to provide clearer guidance for the remainder of the week. The closure was ordered by Education Minister Rima Karamé, who announced the suspension......

Un calls for maximum restraint between Israel and Hezbollah amid renewed cross-border clashes

The United Nations has expressed deep concern over renewed hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, urging both sides to exercise “maximum restraint” as cross-border exchanges intensify along the frontier separating Israel and Lebanon. According to UN officials, the recent escalation follows rocket fire launched from southern......

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon leave 52 dead and 154 injured, officials say

Israeli airstrikes carried out from late Sunday into Monday have killed at least 52 people and injured 154 others in Lebanon, according to updated figures released by the Lebanese Health Ministry. An earlier toll had reported fewer fatalities and injuries, but authorities revised the numbers as rescue operations continued. The strikes targeted......

Hezbollah lawmaker criticizes Lebanese government over ban on armed actions

Mohammad Raad, head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, sharply criticized the Lebanese government on Monday after it announced a ban on all “military and security actions” carried out by the group. In a public statement, Raad accused the cabinet of weakness and described its decisions as unrealistic, arguing that the government......

Lebanese gas distributors assure stocks are sufficient amid high demand

Lebanese gas distributors have confirmed that current gas stocks are sufficient for at least one month, even as demand surges due to a cold wave affecting mountainous and coastal regions. The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions and military activity. According to the national gas distributors’ union, three shipments......

U.S. Embassy in Beirut urges citizens to leave Lebanon amid escalating security risks

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut issued an urgent security alert on March 2, 2026, urging American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately while commercial flight options remain available. The embassy warned that the security situation in the country is volatile and unpredictable, with airstrikes reported across southern Lebanon, the Beqaa Valley,......

US and Israel kill Khamenei in sweeping strikes on Iran

The United States and Israel launched a coordinated air campaign against Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and struck hundreds of political and military targets across the country, marking a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions. Iranian state media and officials confirmed that Khamenei, 86, died after airstrikes......

Israeli army says it killed Hezbollah intelligence commander in Beirut strike

The Israeli army announced that it killed a senior Hezbollah intelligence commander in an overnight strike on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, marking another escalation in ongoing regional hostilities. According to an official military statement, the target was Hussein Makled, described as the head of Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters.......

Middle East conflict lifts dollar and gold as investors seek safety

The escalation of hostilities in the Middle East pushed the US dollar and gold higher on Monday, as investors turned to traditional safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. Following reported joint Israeli-American strikes on Iran over the weekend, Tehran responded with missile attacks targeting countries in the region. The......

Lebanese PM condemns Hezbollah rocket fire amid escalation fears

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned a recent rocket attack as irresponsible and suspicious. He said it endangers Lebanon's security and provides Israel with reasons to continue strikes. Salam stopped short of naming Hezbollah but called the action a threat to national safety. Salam urged restraint and vowed that Lebanon will......

Lebanon sets up emergency unit to assist citizens abroad amid regional crisis

Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the creation of an emergency coordination unit to assist Lebanese nationals residing or traveling abroad as tensions escalate across several countries in the region. In an official statement, the ministry said it is closely monitoring developments with “deep concern” following......

Middle East crisis: Q&A session announced on Iran strikes and regional fallout

As tensions surge across the Middle East following large-scale strikes on Iran and the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a senior editor is set to address readers’ questions in a special live session. The discussion aims to clarify the rapidly evolving situation and its potential regional consequences, including the impact......

Middle East Airlines adjusts flights amid Gulf conflict

Middle East Airlines (MEA) announced on Monday, March 2, modifications to its flight schedule following cancellations and rescheduling caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. All MEA flights scheduled for Monday to Gulf countries have been canceled due to retaliatory attacks from Iran affecting regional......

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