The Lebanese army has held a seminar in the capital Beirut to discuss regional security challenges facing the country. The gathering was attended by prominent military and political figures. Participants agreed on the need for a thorough revision in the army's current master plans.

An exhibition on Palestine's history and culture has kicked off in the Lebanese capital Beirut. The event, which coincides with Palestinian Land day, saw large numbers of attendees including political and religious leaders. Lamees Karout reports from Beirut.

Iran’s Culture Minister Ali Jannati has met Lebanese officials in the Lebanese capital Beirut, discussing the bilateral and regional cooperation. The senior Iranian minister has also assured Lebanon that Iran will continue to help Beirut in fighting terrorism.

Prominent Lebanese Christian leaders have voiced concern over the plight of Christians throughout the Middle East. This comes amid escalating atrocities committed by militants against Christian communities.

Hundreds of Arab and international activists are in the Lebanese capital Beirut to attend the international forum for justice in Palestine. They'll discuss the various Israeli violations and the ways to confront them. Speakers hope that the crisis in the Middle East and the plight of the Palestinians would end immediately. Mariam Saleh has more in the following report.

An event has been held in Lebanon’s capital Beirut to mark the anniversary of opening of the Palestinian embassy in Iran 36 years ago. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution back in 19-79, Iran ended ties with Israel and threw its weight behind the Palestinian cause.

The Lebanese army detains four people on terrorism charges.