US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 02.05.2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 12:47 AM EDT Lebanon urged by U.S. to engage Israel as Hezbollah conflict escalates May 2, 2026, 12:44 AM EDT. The U.S. Embassy in Beirut urged Lebanon's government to deepen talks with Israel, implicitly sidelining Iran-backed Hezbollah, a key player in Lebanon's politics and conflict. The embassy stressed Lebanon's historic chance to reclaim **sovereignty** and peace amid ongoing violence from Hezbollah-Israel clashes. Israel's offensive launched after Hezbollah attacks has killed nearly **2,590 people** and displaced over a million. The embassy proposed a **direct meeting** between Lebanese and Israeli