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Israel confirms Hezbollah chief killed in Beirut strikes

Israel has confirmed the killing of top Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in the airstrikes carried out by the Israeli military in Beirut. IMAGE: Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs, as......

Israel strikes Beirut after Golan Heights attack, 1 killed

Days after a rocket strike at Golan Heights, allegedly fired by Hezbollah, killed 12 children, the Israel Defence Forces carried out a "targeted strike" in southern Beirut on Tuesday (local time).......

Israel strikes Beirut, top Hezbollah commander among 9 killed

The Israeli military carried out an airstrike in southern Beirut on Friday, killing senior Hezbollah military figure Ibrahim Aqil, CNN reported. IMAGE: A Lebanese army member stands guard outside......

Israel targets weapons depots in Beirut; Iran cancels all flights

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) intensified its campaign in Lebanon with targeted airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, hitting key weapons depots and terror infrastructure overnight,......

7th top Hezbollah leader killed as Israel bombs Beirut, strikes Houthis too

A day after killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike in Beirut, Israel conducted widespread strikes in Lebanon on Sunday, killing over 100 people. IMAGE: Children walk on the......

Jet, 1st Indian carrier to join Arab group

Jet Airways has joined the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) as the first Partner Airline of this regional airline association.The partnership which was simultaneously announced in Beirut and......

For Bharti, negotiations with ex-PM hold key

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal's bid for telecom major MTN Group has to contend with some tough negotiations with Lebanon's former prime minister Najib Mikati, one of the wealthiest men in his......

'Ancient Mantras In A Global Bed Of Music'

'It was great to have the Indian roots reflected in full force.' IMAGE: Chandrika Tandon after winning the Grammy's. Photographs: Kind courtesy Chandrika Tandon/Instagram.com Borders and......

PIX: Saif, Katrina shoot in Beirut

Ek Tha Tiger director Kabir Khan's next film, starring Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif, is called Phantom and the shooting is in full form. Based on 26/11 counter-terrorism drama, the film is......

Lots 'n' Lots To Watch On OTT This Week

Sports drama, spy thriller, haunted houses and many more films and shows you can catch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations. DreamWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage:......

PIX: Lisa Ray's LOVELY Lebanon holiday

Bollywood stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. So we decided to document their travels with a special series. Nargis Fakhri had a fun holiday......

PIX: Lisa Ray holidays in Lebanon

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Model-turned-actress Lisa Ray is holidaying in Lebanon with hubby Jason Dehni. The 44-year-old year cancer survivor shared......

Sreeja Akula clinches WTT Feeder Beirut singles title

Photograph: Kind courtesy Dabang Delhi Table Tennis Club/X Indian paddler Sreeja Akula clinched the women's singles title while Manav Thakar and Manush Shah reigned supreme in the men's doubles......

'They resonated on every tongue during the World Cup'

IMAGE: A Morocco fan in tears after the World Cup semi-final match against France. Photograph: Silvio Castellanos/Reuters Moroccans slumped with disappointment on Wednesday evening after their......

AFC Cup: East Bengal thrashed by Lebanese club

Federation Cup champions East Bengal suffered their second consecutive defeat in the AFC Cup after going down 0-3 to formidable Lebanese side Al Nejmeh in a lop-sided football match in Beirut. The......

Al Ansar hold Dempo with late goal

I-League champions Dempo let in a late goal and were held 1-1 by Lebanese giants Al Ansar in their penultimate Group A league match of the AFC Cup in Beirut. Nigerian import Ranti Martins Soleye......

World Cup Qualifiers: South Korea stroll to win

Midfielder Kim Bo-kyung scored twice as South Korea strolled to a 3-0 victory over Lebanon in Goyang on Tuesday to make it two wins from two in the fourth round of World Cup qualifiers. The......