Following the blast at Beirut’s port, Siemens Energy offered to deliver medical aid and to run two gas turbines with a total electrical capacity of about 80 megawatts (MW) free of charge. This week, …
Macron to Lebanon’s Leaders: Make Changes in 3 Months or Face Sanctions
French President Emmanuel Macron has given Lebanese politicians three months to take concrete steps to rebuild the country, or face sanctions and lose out on crucial aid. Macron has been central to …
Armenia encouraging migrants following Beirut blast
Following a devastating explosion in Beirut, the Armenian government is preparing an aid package to help ethnic Armenians in Lebanon emigrate to the country.
Hamas in Lebanon meets Islamic Jihad ahead of possible Hezbollah meeting
Hamas members were hosted in Beirut by members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in a meeting of arch-terrorist masterminds that included a meal at what appeared to be a nice restaurant or villa.
New 16-acre park on Lebanon’s west side to be built through Goodall Homes land donation
Construction on a new 16-acre public park in Lebanon is expected to start this fall and open in the spring, according to the city. Cairo Bend Park will be on Lebanon’s western side near …
France’s Macron backs Iraq ‘sovereignty’ on first Baghdad visit
said the French leader was focusing on Lebanon and Iraq as he believes Paris could play a mediating role if regional tensions escalate further. “France has very good relations with Saudi Arabia and it …
After Beirut Explosion, Lebanon Sees A Spike In Coronavirus Infections
Since the Aug. 4 blast, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased by some 220%, according to the International Rescue Committee. The country is also coping with damage to medical facilities.
French Roadmap Sets Blistering Pace for Lebanon to Change Course
A French roadmap for Lebanon’s next government calls for the immediate resumption of talks with the International Monetary Fund to fix the shattered economy and swift moves to fight graft and …
French Roadmap Sets Blistering Pace for Lebanon to Change Course
A French roadmap for Lebanon’s next government calls for the immediate resumption of talks with the International Monetary Fund to fix the shattered economy and swift moves to fight graft and …
Lebanon begins consultations to form new crisis government
The international community have said they will not provide financial assistance to Lebanon unless it implements radical changes aimed at fighting widespread corruption.