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5 June

White humanitarian tents are set up along the sidewalk on the Beirut waterfront near Bain St Georges (Zaituna Bay) in Beirut, Lebanon, on May 12, 2026.

UN Doubles Appeal for Lebanon Aid to Nearly $640M Amid Israel War

The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months.

5 June

Widespread destruction is seen at the site of an an Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese town of Burj al-Shamal.

Staff Writer With AFP

Hezbollah Chief Rejects Truce, Demands Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon

Hezbollah's chief rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding a comprehensive ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal instead as he threatened northern Israel with new attacks.

5 June

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Nuclear Watchdog Raises ‘Proliferation’ Fears Over Iran Sites

The UN nuclear agency reaffirmed in a confidential report seen by AFP on Thursday that a lack of access to Iran's nuclear material posed a "proliferation concern" and called on Teheran to act "constructively."

5 June

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Signs off on New $116M Support for Lebanese Army

The European Union signed off on a new $116-million support package for the Lebanese army, as it seeks to bolster the military amid a fragile ceasefire in the country.

3 June

Smoke billows over south Lebanon villages after Israeli strikes.

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel, Lebanon Agree to Conditional Ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led talks in Washington.

3 June

An Iranian police officer holds a national flag on a stage alongside a Persian script reading 'Flag bearer', under a giant billboard depicting an AI-generated portrait of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in downtown Tehran, Iran, on April 23, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran FM Says ‘No Tangible Progress’ in Talks but Trump Says Deal Close

Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday that "no tangible progress" has been made in negotiations to end the Middle East war as fresh US and Iranian strikes strained a fragile ceasefire.

3 June

US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrive for an announcement of Trump's Middle East peace plan at the White House, January 28, 2020.

Staff Writer With AFP

Netanyahu Downplays Row With Trump, Says Both Agree on Disarming Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed a row with US President Donald Trump, saying they both were aligned on the goal of disarming Hezbollah in order to achieve peace between Israel and Lebanon.

3 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel, Hezbollah Trade Blows as Diplomats Meet in Washington

Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire on Tuesday while Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in Washington for direct talks, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the militant group was the only impediment to a peace deal.

3 June

File photo of Abu Dhabi's Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant where authorities say a fire broke out after drone strike on UAE nuclear power plant.

Staff Writer With AFP

UAE Nuclear Plant Attackers ‘Knew What They Were Doing:’ IAEA Chief

The UAE's nuclear plant was "carefully targeted" last month by attackers who aimed to cause a major incident, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said.

2 June