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Christians in southern Lebanon mark Good Friday under Israeli bombardment

Christians in southern Lebanon mark Good Friday under Israeli bombardment

Worshippers in Marjayoun, Hasbaiyya districts hold Good Friday ceremonies, funeral processions symbolizing crucifixion, burial of Jesus, in the run-up to Easter

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Warning of ‘volatile’ security situation, US urges citizens to leave Lebanon
03.04.2026

Warning of ‘volatile’ security situation, US urges citizens to leave Lebanon

US citizens who choose to remain should prepare ‘contingency plans’ and be ready to shelter in place if situation deteriorates further, says US Embassy in Beirut

Iranian media claim US helicopter hit during search for downed jet pilot
03.04.2026

Iranian media claim US helicopter hit during search for downed jet pilot

Semi-official Mehr News Agency publishes images of what it says is downed helicopter

1 killed in Israeli shell targeting rural area of southern Syria
03.04.2026

1 killed in Israeli shell targeting rural area of southern Syria

Israeli tank shell targeted vehicle in village of al-Za’aroura in rural area of Quneitra governorate

Lebanon says Israeli attacks killed 23, injured 98 in past 24 hours
03.04.2026

Lebanon says Israeli attacks killed 23, injured 98 in past 24 hours

Health Ministry reports death toll reaches 1,368 since March 2

Iranian attacks force shutdown of Emirates Global Aluminium’s Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi
03.04.2026

Iranian attacks force shutdown of Emirates Global Aluminium’s Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi

Company says Al Taweelah site ‘one of the biggest aluminium production complexes in the world’