Cultural heritage is often treated as an unfortunate casualty of war. In reality, the destruction of significant historic sites is often a deliberate and calculated part of broader efforts to claim …
Iran declares victory and Israel holds its ground as US framework deal faces first test
Tehran declared the US “was forced to sign” a surrender while Iran’s military said enemies had “no option but to accept defeat,” as Israel said IDF forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza “for …
Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon ties
Saudi Arabia has ended its five-year ban on Lebanese imports, a significant move to rebuild relations between Lebanon and Gulf countries.
Oil falls on hopes of broader peace after Lebanon, Israel halt fightingPublished on: June 5, 2026 5:48 AM
Pakistan, June 5 — Oil prices fell on Thursday as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon boosted hopes for a broader agreement to end the US-Israeli war with Iran that could lead to a reopening …
Lebanon’s GDP ranks 85th worldwide – World Bank
BEIRUT: The World Bank ranked Lebanon in 82nd place among 185 nations and 15th in the Middle East and North Africa region in terms of nominal gross domestic product for 2007, as reported by Lebanon …
Lebanon’s economy could lose up to $20bn from war-related damage – minister
The ongoing war between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah is expected to shrink Lebanon’s economy by at least 7 per cent this year and could cost the country an estimated $20 billion, Finance …
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War worsens Lebanon’s economic crisis with job losses, price gouging and slow business
The latest war between Israel and Hamas, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have sent economic shock waves across the Mideast.
Lebanese economy projected to contract by at least 7% due to war, finance minister says
The ongoing war between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah is expected to shrink Lebanon’s economy by at least 7% this year and could cost the country an estimated $20 billion, Finance …
Dwindling reserves and delayed reforms: Is Lebanon heading for another financial crisis because of the Israel war?
With no end in sight, Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon are deepening fears over the future of a country already battered by historic financial collapse.