Economic protests flare in Lebanon
Drivers of truck, buses and other protestors blocked main roads in Beirut and additional areas in a show of anger at government failure to resolve the country’s devastating economic crisis.…
Drivers of truck, buses and other protestors blocked main roads in Beirut and additional areas in a show of anger at government failure to resolve the country’s devastating economic crisis.…
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced his intention to convene the Cabinet within days for the first time in nearly 3 months, despite objections of the Iran-backed Hezbollah political and…
Demonstrators blocked roads and set fire across Lebanon in protest at the country's economic meltdown as the country’s currency plummeted to an historic new low. By Erin Viner Protestors erected…
Dominance of the Iran-backed Hezbollah armed group is rooted in Lebanon’s political structure that fosters endemic instability, said Saudi Arabia's foreign minister. By Erin Viner "I think it's important that…
Several former Lebanese officials have filed lawsuits against investigation by Judge Tarek Bitar of their roles in the deadly 4 August explosion at the Beirut Port. By Erin Viner Interrogation…
The leader of the Iran-backed terror group threatened it will take action if Israel explores disputed Mediterranean reserves prior to setting maritime borders with Lebanon. By Erin Viner United States-mediated…
At least 6 Shi'ite Muslim Lebanese were shot dead in Beirut yesterday, in an attack on protesters on their way to attend a demonstration called by Hezbollah to demand the…
Cairo is arranging gas deliveries and Amman hopes to start supplying Beirut with electricity to help ease Beirut’s severe power shortages. By Erin Viner Egypt is now finalizing its agreement…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that it will begin “technical discussions” with Beirut aimed at helping Lebanon to rectify its economic melt-down. By Erin Viner According to an…
Lebanon's new government won an 85 to 15 vote of confidence amid a devastating financial collapse. By Erin Viner During a session delayed by a lack of electricity due to…