Germany’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that Lebanon needed a government that can fight corruption and enact reforms as he toured Beirut port, scene of the devastating explosion that has …
Top German diplomat: Lebanon needs ‘reboot’ to regain trust
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon needs a “strong reboot” and far-reaching economic reforms to rebuild trust with its citizens, Germany’s foreign minister said ahead of his trip Wednesday to Beirut, …
Lebanon: Hezbollah’s Potemkin Village | Opinion
Ever since, nothing has happened in Lebanon without Hezbollah’s permission. Hezbollah’s control of Lebanon isn’t a secret. In 2018, Hezbollah’s political bloc won an absolute majority of seats in …
‘Shadow’ economies cannot be wished away
Not when key resources in Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen are controlled by the corrupt and inept …
UN council at odds over peacekeeping operation in Lebanon
The U.N. Security Council remains at odds over the way the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon operates on the ground, with the United States backing Israel’s demands for major changes. At a …
Lebanon’s crises are only getting worse
A week after the explosion in Beirut, a new food crisis is only the tip of the iceberg of Lebanon’s troubles.
What’s Next for Lebanon?
Many Lebanese have tales to tell of how they survived the largest explosion in the country’s history, a port blast right in the heart of Beirut that left 6,000 injured, at least 200 dead and 300,000 …
Coronavirus live news: Lebanon sees record cases after blast; New Zealand’s biggest city heads into lockdown
WHO warns displacement of people in Beirut risks accelerating Covid-19 spread; four new cases in Auckland, New Zealand; Russian vaccine must follow safety procedure, says WHO. Follow the latest update …
Reforming Lebanon must start by putting Hezbollah in its place
That won’t be possible unless the country can tackle the most fundamental problem of all: the role of Hezbollah and the political elites it has co-opted. It has been more than 30 years since the end …
Beirut Explosion Imperils Lebanon’s Refugee Population—and Aid Routes to Syria
Reeling from the aftermath of a chemical explosion in the city’s port, Lebanon’s most vulnerable are bracing for even more anguish.