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Lebanon: Country in West Asia
Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east, by Israel to the south, and by the Mediterranean Sea to the west; Cyprus lies a short distance away from the country's coastline. Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterlands has contributed to the country's rich history and shaped a unique cultural identity denoted by religious diversity. Located in the Levant region of the Eastern Mediterranean, the country has a population of more than five million people and covers an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi). Lebanon's capital and largest city is Beirut, followed by Tripoli and Jounieh. While Arabic is the official language, French is also recognized in a formal capacity; Lebanese Arabic is the country's vernacular, though French and English play a relatively significant role in everyday life, with Modern Standard Arabic being limited to news and government matters.

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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 16, militant rockets kill 1 Israeli as cross-border violence soars [Video]

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Hezbollah launches rocket barrage after Israeli strikes on Lebanon Kill 7 | Oneindia

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Lebanon's Hezbollah says launched dozens of rockets after Israeli strikes

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Iran's Quds Force head visited Beirut, discussing potential risks if Israel targets Hezbollah after Gaza attacks. Nasrallah assured autonomy in conflicts, avoiding direct Iran involvement. Skirmishes..

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Hamas says militant killed in Israel strike in Lebanon [Video]

Hamas says militant killed in Israel strike in Lebanon

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Talks on ending Lebanon-Israel border fighting to begin in Ramadan [Video]

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Lebanon Missile Attack: Indian national, Patnibin Maxwell, killed | Israel shocked | Oneindia [Video]

Lebanon Missile Attack: Indian national, Patnibin Maxwell, killed | Israel shocked | Oneindia

On Monday, tragedy struck near Israel's northern border community of Margaliot as an anti-tank missile from Lebanon hit an orchard, resulting in the death of one Indian national and injuring two..

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‘My life depends on UNRWA’: Uncertain future for Lebanon’s Palestinian refugees [Video]

‘My life depends on UNRWA’: Uncertain future for Lebanon’s Palestinian refugees

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'Israel has indicated that it might intensify its strikes in southern Lebanon'

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'Slow and stady escalation' as Israel strikes eastern Lebanon

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Israel strikes deeper into Lebanon as Hezbollah downs drone [Video]

Israel strikes deeper into Lebanon as Hezbollah downs drone

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Middle East Crisis: Israel strikes South Lebanon after deadly rocket attack, 9 dead | Oneindia News [Video]

Middle East Crisis: Israel strikes South Lebanon after deadly rocket attack, 9 dead | Oneindia News

Israeli strikes in south Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, with only one being identified as a non-civilian, thereby adding to the crisis that has engulfed the Middle East. In..

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Fears of escalation as Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill four

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France Offers Proposal for Israel-Lebanon Truce, Includes Hezbollah Withdrawal| Oneindia News [Video]

France Offers Proposal for Israel-Lebanon Truce, Includes Hezbollah Withdrawal| Oneindia News

France presents a written proposal to Beirut, aiming to end hostilities with Israel and settle the Lebanon-Israel frontier dispute. The plan, seen by Reuters, involves Hezbollah withdrawing 10 km from..

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Pole Fit Lebanon, founded by Laura Ayoub, has revolutionised pole dancing in Lebanon, expanding to six locations in under a decade and recently launching the Lebanon Pole Championship.

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U.S Asks Tehran To Tell Hezbollah To Stay Out Of Israel-Hamas War, Claims Iran’s FM| Oneindia News [Video]

U.S Asks Tehran To Tell Hezbollah To Stay Out Of Israel-Hamas War, Claims Iran’s FM| Oneindia News

Iran and the U.S. exchange messages during the Israel-Hamas conflict. U.S. urges Iran to advise Hezbollah against full involvement. Iran warns Israel against expanding conflict into Lebanon. Amidst..

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Israel Hamas war: Rafah invasion warnings, alleged tunnels under UNRWA HQ, Lebanon strikes [Video]

Israel Hamas war: Rafah invasion warnings, alleged tunnels under UNRWA HQ, Lebanon strikes

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