Beirut, Lebanon, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - Israel orders strikes on Beirut suburbs ahead of UNSC meeting

NAMPA / AFP

2026-06-01

Israel on Monday said it would resume strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold mostly spared of heavy attacks since April, as it carries out the deepest incursion into Lebanese territory in two decades. The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting later in the day on Israel's expansion of its operations in the country. Iran, negotiating an end to its wider war with the United States, said a ceas......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

2026-06-01 13:00:58

Jerusalem, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - Israel defence minister says 'no calm in Beirut' unless Hezbollah stops attacks

2026-06-01 13:00:58

Brussels, Belgium, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - EU slams Russian 'coercion' against Armenia: spokesman

2026-06-01 13:00:58

Paris, France, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - Huge state subsidies give China unfair edge over foreign rivals: OECD

2026-06-01 13:00:58

Jerusalem, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - Israel defence minister says 'no calm in Beirut' unless Hezbollah stops attacks

2026-06-01 13:00:58

Jerusalem, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - Israel defence minister says 'no calm in Beirut' unless Hezbollah stops attacks

2026-06-01 12:30:23

Addis Ababa, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - Ethiopia votes with landslide re-election expected for PM

2026-06-01 12:30:23

2026-06-01 12:30:22

Jerusalem, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - Israel attorney general warns of country's democratic backsliding

2026-06-01 12:00:18

Latest NAMPA photos

WALVIS BAY, 13 April 2026 - Tourists on a cruise liner docked at Walvis Bay going through immigration inspection upon arrival into the country. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 31 May 2026 - FC Ongos celebrating their 2025/26 FNB Women’s Super League crowning at the Independence Stadium. League defending champion Mighty Gunners stumbled on the final day of the season with Ongos reclaimed the championship following a convincing 3-0 victory over Julinho Athletics. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

TSJAKA, 30 May 2026 - Racehorse Pee Jay from Burger Racing won the sixth edition of the MTC Winter Cup staged at Tsjaka Ben Hur racetrack on Saturday in the Omaheke Region. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

TSJAKA, 30 May 2026 - Racehorse Pee Jay from Burger Racing won the sixth edition of the MTC Winter Cup staged at Tsjaka Ben Hur racetrack on Saturday in the Omaheke Region. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 31 May 2026 - Martin ‘Alligator’ Mukungu was crowned World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa Junior Lightweight champion after producing a stunning round one knockout against Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo during the AC Boxing Promotions Blockbuster Box and Dine event held in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 31 MAY 2026 - Annual Fundraising Never Walk Alone Gala Dinner 2026, held in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA