Region

Lebanon 6/17/2026 3:18:00 PM

Lebanese FM expresses optimism over new Saudi ambassador’s mission and bilateral cooperation.

Middle East 6/17/2026 3:06:00 PM

Local officials and civil defense report coordinated arson attacks on mosques in Jiljilyya and Mazari al Nubani, causing damage but no injuries, amid accusations of settler violence and obstruction of emergency response.

North Africa 6/17/2026 2:50:00 PM

U.S. president says no investment in Iran, vows nuclear containment, and outlines broader Middle East engagement including Hormuz, Egypt, and Syria discussions.

Lebanon 6/17/2026 12:25:00 PM

Air raids, artillery shelling, and drone attacks reported across Nabatieh and surrounding areas for a third consecutive day, underscoring a widening gap between regional diplomacy and ground realities.

Lebanon 6/17/2026 11:27:00 AM

As implementation begins over 60 days, a dual-track process involving major regional powers and Iran reshapes security talks, while Lebanon emerges as a key but tightly constrained arena under a set of political “no’s” that define the next phase.