Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun has come under fire after it emerged that tea donated by Sri Lanka for victims of the Beirut blast was distributed instead to families of his presidential guards.
Displaced Syrians look for way out of a Lebanon in conflict
Economic meltdown, protests and the devastating explosion in the heart of Lebanon’s capital in August: Many Syrian refugees in Beirut are deeply worried. To finally get out of Beirut — that is their …
In crisis-hit Lebanon, Paris and Washington at odds over Hezbollah
When it comes to Lebanon, the US and France have similar outlooks, but one major point of difference involves the Hezbollah movement — shunned by Washington but tolerated by a pragmatic Parisian …
Citigroup expects Lebanon’s eurobond holders to take 65% haircut on debt
Bank also expects one-fifth of local currency debt to be wiped off in renegotiations with creditors Lebanon’s creditors may have to write off almost two-thirds of the value of their foreign currency …
US aid to Lebanon helps Hezbollah
As Mideast faces mounting challenges, now is the time for the international community to end one of the greatest threats to stability. Op-ed …
Hamas’ Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniya Greets Palestinians During a Visit Refugee Camps in Lebanon
Palestinians refugees take a photo with Hamas’ political bureau chief Ismail Haniya (R2) during a visit to the Ain el-Helweh camp, Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp, near the southern coastal …
Bangladesh sends 3,360 kgs glassware to Lebanon
Bangladesh has sent a total of 3,360 kgs glassware to Lebanon as emergency aid, responding to a request from the country.Under a joint initiative by the government and Federation of Bangladesh …
Hamas’ Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniya Greets Palestinians at Refugee Camps in Lebanon
Hamas’ political bureau chief Ismail Haniya during a visit to the Ain el-Helweh camp, Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp, near the southern coastal city of Sidon on Sunday, September 6, 2020.
‘Agricultural Jihad’: A Hungry Lebanon Returns to Family Farms to Feed Itself
With a tanking economy, and imported food costs soaring, leaders are urging the Lebanese to wage a campaign of self-sufficiency. “I never thought I’d do this in my life, but I have to survive.” …
World Bank Cancels Loan For Controversial Lebanon Dam
The World Bank on Friday said it was canceling a loan to fund a dam in Lebanon that environmentalists claimed could destroy a valley rich in biodiversity. The Bisri Dam was partially suspended in June …