A Turkish citizen who was paragliding with a motorized propeller landed in Lebanon in the Zahrani region around 50km north of Israel’s border. The bizarre scene of the man speaking with Lebanese …
Lebanon’s Recovery Stuck as Bank Auditors Quit Over Lack of Data
The turmoil surrounding Lebanon’s financial collapse deepened on Friday after an international firm quit its contract to audit the central bank’s accounts, a key step in unlocking billions of dollars …
Israel accuses Lebanon of changing stance on maritime border
Israel has accused Lebanon of changing its position in talks on their disputed maritime border and warned it could lead to a “dead end” that would be damaging for the whole region. The two countries, …
Lebanon sets starting point for sea border negotiations with Israel
President Michel Aoun on Thursday specified Lebanon’s starting point for demarcating its sea border with Israel under U.S.-mediated talks, in the first public confirmation of a stance sources say …
Former Wallabies coach Cheika makes code switch to lead Lebanon
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has switched codes to take charge of Lebanon’s rugby league side with an eye on next year’s Rugby League World Cup in England. Cheika coached the Wallabies for …
Jordan, once a model of virus control, is now a hot spot.
Jordan, which was commended worldwide for its early efforts to counter the pandemic, has now become one of the hardest-hit countries in the region, along with Lebanon and Iran. The country has …
The US’s long financial war on Hezbollah – and Lebanon
Lebanon is always under the spotlight because Hezbollah is in Lebanon,” said Wissam Fattouh, the secretary-general of the Union of Arab Banks to the UK publication Money Laundering Bulletin. This …
The US’s long financial war on Hezbollah – and Lebanon
Lebanon is always under the spotlight because Hezbollah is in Lebanon,” said Wissam Fattouh, the secretary-general of the Union of Arab Banks to the UK publication Money Laundering Bulletin. This …
Lebanon battles COVID-19 surge with new lockdown
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 19 (UPI) –Lebanon’s government is fighting a surge of COVID-19 cases amid a shortage of medical staff and equipment with a new two-week lockdown. But many people, desperate to …
Lebanon superintendent leaving at end of year
LEBANON – After 33 years in education, Lebanon Superintendent Todd Yohey is retiring at the end of the year. “My original plan was to retire at the end of the school year,’’ said Yohey, who is in his …