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 …
U.S. envoy skips political elite in Lebanon visit, says ‘no longer business as usual’
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker concludes his two-day trip to Lebanon on Friday after choosing to only meet with opposition demonstrators rather than members …
The Difficult Task Of Offering Aid To Lebanon’s Ailing Power Sector
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 …