Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced on Friday that French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to continue supporting Lebanon's new government led by Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam. The commitment came after a meeting between Mikati and Macron following the French...

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Thursday highlighted a cautiously optimistic outlook for Lebanon despite the country's ongoing crises, calling for comprehensive reforms, accountability, and respect for human rights. “Despite the immense challenges, I feel...

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 77 people in Gaza overnight on Thursday, residents and authorities in the enclave said, hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced to bring an end to 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas. The complex ceasefire accord emerged on...

Israel and Hamas have agreed a ceasefire starting on Sunday to halt the devastating 15-month war in Gaza, Qatar’s Prime Minister says. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said the deal will lead to the release of Israeli captives and...