Iran will more easily be able to sell weapons to its proxies, analysts say, including Lebanon’s Hezbollah and the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
IMF says Lebanon should target subsidies at those most in need as reserves dwindle
Lebanon should revamp its subsidy system to reach those most in need and make better use of its rapidly dwindling foreign currency reserves, the IMF said on Monday. Crushed by a mountain of debt, …
Shooting, car crash leads to drug bust in Lebanon
Police have arrested two men after a shooting ended in a car crash in Lebanon that lead to a drug bust. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions …
Syria needs up to 200,000 T of wheat per month to meet shortfall: minister
Syria’s economy is collapsing under the weight of a complex, multi-sided conflict now in its 10th year, as well as a financial crisis in neighbouring Lebanon. Syrian authorities blame Western …
Family reopening Little Lebanon in Dover to honor Amer Fakhoury
On Tuesday, the family of Amer Fakhoury will reopen the restaurant he loved, and they have also started a foundation in his honor.”The …
Michel Suleiman takes the presidential oath in Lebanon
Michel Suleiman (raising arm) takes the oath of President as both Lebanese and foreign dignitaries look on inside the Parliament in Beirut, Lebanon on May 25, 2008. Lebanon’s parliament elected former …
French President Nicolas Sarkozy visits Lebanon after historic presidential election
French President, Nicolas Sarkozy (L) is greeted by Lebanon’s recently elected president, Michel Suleiman at Beirut airport on June 7, 2008. Sarkozy is the first western head of state to meet Suleiman …
Hundreds March In Lebanon To Mark Year Of Protests
Hundreds marched in Lebanon’s capital Saturday to mark the first anniversary of a non-sectarian protest movement that has rocked the political elite but has yet to achieve its goal of sweeping reform.
Lebanon ‘heavily relies’ on US to mediate maritime border talks
President Aoun said Lebanon relies on the US after he met with US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker.
One year since the October 17 movement in Lebanon, what has changed?
Lebanon is currently struggling under the weight of the worst economic crisis in its history, and while some believe it was provoked by the October 17 movement, researcher of finance at University …