The United States imposed sanctions on Friday on influential Lebanese Christian politician Gebran Bassil, the son-in-law of President Michel Aoun, over “systemic corruption”.
US sanctions Lebanon’s former foreign minister
The US on Friday imposed sanctions against Lebanese former Foreign Minister Gibran Bassil over his alleged role in corruption. “The systemic corruption in Lebanon’s political system exemplified by …
Arab nations should help rebuild Syria
Lebanon can offer a platform for companies and labour. It is rather easy for Syrian refugees to return to their country from Lebanon because of the …
Arab nations should help rebuild Syria
Lebanon can offer a platform for companies and labour. It is rather easy for Syrian refugees to return to their country from Lebanon because of the …
U.S. to Sanction Leader of Lebanon’s Free Patriotic Movement: WSJ
The United States is planning to sanction Gebran Bassil, the leader of Lebanon’s Free Patriotic Movement party, which was founded by President Michel Aoun and is allied with Hezbollah, the Wall Street …
Syrian refugee in Lebanon sets himself on fire
A Syrian refugee in Beirut was hospitalized after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations refugee agency’s reception center in the Lebanese capital. “In a tragic incident today, a Syrian …
Lebanon to demolish Beirut port silos at risk of collapse after blast
A view shows the grain silo that was damaged in a massive explosion at Beirut port, Lebanon October 23, 2020. (Reuters) Lebanon will demolish grain silos at Beirut port that were severely damaged in …
Assad blames Syria’s current economic woes on Lebanese banks
Syrian President Bashar Assad said much of his country’s current economic distress is a direct result of the banking crisis in neighboring Lebanon, where many …
IDF recognizes 18 years of South Lebanon occupation as military campaign
Aviv Kochavi noted that this is an important step that expresses a deep appreciation for the service of many who protected the northern border of Israel and its citizens.
Syria’s Assad says billions locked in troubled Lebanese banks behind economic crisis
Syrian President Bashar al Assad said billions of dollars of deposits held by his countrymen in Lebanon’s financial sector that were blocked after a major financial crisis were a main cause of Syria’s …