The United States has imposed sanctions on Gebran Bassil, the leader of Lebanon’s biggest Christian political bloc and son-in-law of President Michel Aoun, …
US sanctions Lebanon’s Gebran Bassil for Hezbollah ties, corruption
The United States has sanctioned Lebanon’s Gebran Bassil for his role in endemic corruption as well as his support for Hezbollah, senior government officials announced Friday. “He represents …
Who is Lebanon’s Gebran Bassil?
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 …