Trump Signs Bill, Ending 43-Day Shutdown—Longest in US History
President Trump has signed a bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. The deal funds the government through Jan. 30.

President Trump has signed a bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. The deal funds the government through Jan. 30.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem refuses to disarm, calling US-Israeli demands a “pretext for aggression” and insisting weapons are “the secret to its strength.”
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The IDF warned residents near Kfar Dounin to evacuate immediately after naming a building it says Hezbollah uses for military purposes, ordering occupants to move at least 500 metres away to avoid imminent strikes.
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The U.S. may be forced to close “certain parts of the airspace” next week, the Transportation Secretary warned, as a critical shortage of air traffic controllers looms.

U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack warned Lebanon’s leaders that this is their final chance to disarm Hezbollah peacefully through U.S.-brokered talks with Israel. Failure to act, he said, will leave Lebanon isolated and powerless to stop Israel from pursuing disarmament by force.

Six Lebanese soldiers killed, others injured in Wadi Zebqine arms depot explosion during dismantling operation.

Lebanese Army warns citizens against unrest, fabricated videos, and threats to civil peace amid rising tensions.

Lebanon endorses U.S. ceasefire plan, pledging disarmament of Hezbollah and full national sovereignty.
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Hossam Ghorab, Hezbollah–Quds Force liaison tied to IRGC Unit 1900 arms smuggling, killed in Brital.
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EU restrictions on Lebanon’s euro transactions take effect, raising concerns over liquidity, trade, and remittances.
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