Lebanon
As the Iran nuclear deal nears, Saudi Arabia is rebuilding its stake in Lebanon
Middle East
April 19, 2022
As the Iran nuclear deal nears, Saudi Arabia is rebuilding its stake in Lebanon
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati is due to visit Saudi Arabia in the next two…
Lebanon declares bankruptcy, government appeals to stop losses
Business
April 4, 2022
Lebanon declares bankruptcy, government appeals to stop losses
Deputy Prime Minister of the Lebanese Government Saadeh al-Shami announced on Monday “the bankruptcy of the state and the…
Video: Lebanese cargo ship sinks off Alexandria, crew rescued
Egypt
March 12, 2022
Video: Lebanese cargo ship sinks off Alexandria, crew rescued
Egyptian authorities, working in coordination with the Alexandria Port Authority, rescued a crew of a Lebanese cargo ship that sank…
Lebanon needs to step up on reform, says Saudi foreign minister
World
February 20, 2022
Lebanon needs to step up on reform, says Saudi foreign minister
Feb 19 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Saturday Lebanon must offer stronger signals that it is serious…
No ‘Fauda’: Hamas TV series glorifies fight against Israel
Middle East
February 16, 2022
No ‘Fauda’: Hamas TV series glorifies fight against Israel
BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Palestinian militants scrambled out of the tunnel and attacked an Israeli tank in…
Once Lebanon’s center of glamor, Hamra Street goes dark
Middle East
February 13, 2022
Once Lebanon’s center of glamor, Hamra Street goes dark
BEIRUT (AP) — From his small music shop on Beirut’s Hamra Street, Michel Eid witnessed the rise and fall of…
Egyptian aid ship leaves Damietta port for Lebanon
Egypt
February 12, 2022
Egyptian aid ship leaves Damietta port for Lebanon
An Egyptian aid ship left the port of Damietta, on Friday to Lebanon upon orders from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah…
As economy collapses, some young Lebanese turn to militancy
Middle East
February 6, 2022
As economy collapses, some young Lebanese turn to militancy
WADI NAHLEH, Lebanon (AP) — Two weeks before he was supposed to get married, Bakr Seif told his mother he…
Luxembourg asks Lebanon for information on central bank chief’s finances -Lebanese source
Middle East
February 5, 2022
Luxembourg asks Lebanon for information on central bank chief’s finances -Lebanese source
BEIRUT, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Lebanon received a letter from Luxembourg authorities asking for information relating to Lebanon Central Bank…
Lebanon will not ‘hand over’ Hezbollah arms at Gulf meeting, minister says
Middle East
January 29, 2022
Lebanon will not ‘hand over’ Hezbollah arms at Gulf meeting, minister says
BEIRUT, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s foreign minister said he was not going “to hand over” Hezbollah’s weapons during a…