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Arab leaders shifting to strategy of reconciliation, solving own problems

World News // 1 week ago

Arab leaders shifting to strategy of reconciliation, solving own problems

After years of wars, proxy conflicts, disputes and inaction, Arab leaders are moving to play a bigger role in solving their region's problems with a surprise wave of reconciliation, analysts told UPI.

Without president, reforms, bankrupt Lebanon somehow holds on

World News // 4 months ago

Without president, reforms, bankrupt Lebanon somehow holds on

Lebanon-Israel sea border deal ushers in a new era

World News // 7 months ago

Lebanon-Israel sea border deal ushers in a new era

Claude Salhani, former UPI photographer in Beirut, dies at 70

World News // 9 months ago

Claude Salhani, former UPI photographer in Beirut, dies at 70

Lebanon, Israel at a crossroads for gas wealth prospects

World News // 11 months ago

Lebanon, Israel at a crossroads for gas wealth prospects

Europe's growing need for gas caused by Russia's war on Ukraine is increasing interest in speeding exploration of gas fields in the Mediterranean Sea -- and pushing Lebanon and Israel to settle their border dispute.

Najib Mikati remains Lebanon PM, but difficult times ahead

World News // 11 months ago

Najib Mikati remains Lebanon PM, but difficult times ahead

Najib Mikati, chosen Thursday to remain as Lebanese prime minister, faces the difficult task of forming a new government and slowing the country's collapse until the election of a new president in October, analysts said.

Lebanon's cancer patients struggle amid drug shortages, unaffordable treatment

World News // 11 months ago

Lebanon's cancer patients struggle amid drug shortages, unaffordable treatment

Cancer patients are bearing the brunt of Lebanon's financial crisis, their survival threatened by drug shortages, skyrocketing hospital costs and an exodus of medical workers.

Lebanon elections deal blow to Hezbollah, but threats remain

World News // 1 year ago

Lebanon elections deal blow to Hezbollah, but threats remain

Lebanon's first post-collapse parliamentary elections, which trimmed Hezbollah's influence after its allies lost seats to opposition and reformist candidates, have opened a window of hope, but threats remain.

Lebanon's first post-collapse elections unlikely to bring desired change

World News // 1 year ago

Lebanon's first post-collapse elections unlikely to bring desired change

Getting rid of Lebanon's well-entrenched corrupt and inept ruling political class is unlikely to happen at the upcoming parliamentary elections, analysts and experts say.

Analysts: Russia won't give up hold on Syria amid Ukraine war

World News // 1 year ago

Analysts: Russia won't give up hold on Syria amid Ukraine war

Russia, which emerged as a dominant player in Syria after saving the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in 2015, will not give up its strategic interests amid its invasion of Ukraine, Arab political analysts say.

Ukraine war could bring loss of aid, worsen food scarcity in Lebanon

World News // 1 year ago

Ukraine war could bring loss of aid, worsen food scarcity in Lebanon

The Russian war in Ukraine has brought fears that food will become more scarce and life-saving humanitarian assistance could disappear from cash-strapped Lebanon, whose population is sinking deeper into poverty.

For Lebanon's wineries, exports becoming a lifeline

World News // 1 year ago

For Lebanon's wineries, exports becoming a lifeline

For Lebanon's wine industry, exports have become a means of survival amid the country's worst financial crisis and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Ex-PM Hariri's decision to leave politics sows confusion, fear in Lebanon

World News // 1 year ago

Ex-PM Hariri's decision to leave politics sows confusion, fear in Lebanon

The decision by Sunni leader and ex-Prime Minister Saad Hariri to leave politics has confused Lebanon's political scene, increased fears of Sunni extremism and stripped Hezbollah of a "Sunni cover."

Hezbollah faces rising dissent, efforts to end Iran's 'occupation' of Lebanon

World News // 1 year ago

Hezbollah faces rising dissent, efforts to end Iran's 'occupation' of Lebanon

Lebanon's financial collapse, which has pushed many into poverty, has also seen growing anger against Hezbollah, with more voices openly blaming it for the ongoing crisis and for its allegiance to Iran.

Internet woes risk isolating Lebanon in crisis

World News // 1 year ago

Internet woes risk isolating Lebanon in crisis

Lebanon is in danger of losing its Internet connection and being isolated from the outside world, which would have catastrophic implications for the economy, society and security.

Lebanese end 2021 with more poverty, no holiday joy

World News // 1 year ago

Lebanese end 2021 with more poverty, no holiday joy

With the majority of Lebanese further impoverished by the country's acute economic crisis, year-end festivities are no occasion for joy. Celebrating Christmas and New Year's has become a luxury that few can afford.

Depositors turn to courts to free money from Lebanese banks

World News // 1 year ago

Depositors turn to courts to free money from Lebanese banks

A Jordanian businessman among more than 1.4 million depositors with savings stuck in Lebanese banks is turning to the courts to access his money.

Lebanon's healthcare system in 'precarious situation,' health minister warns

World News // 1 year ago

Lebanon's healthcare system in 'precarious situation,' health minister warns

Lebanon needs new sources of financing to keep providing healthcare for a population facing shortages of medications, skyrocketing hospital costs and an exodus of doctors and nurses, Health Minister Firas Abiad said.

Lebanon-Saudi crisis deepens, with no solution in sight

World News // 1 year ago

Lebanon-Saudi crisis deepens, with no solution in sight

Lebanon's emerging crisis with Saudi Arabia and some Gulf countries is deepening, with not enough internal efforts being exerted or Arab mediation in sight to help resolve it, diplomatic and political sources said.

Lebanon's 'crazy love' tourist campaign tempts travelers with deals

World News // 1 year ago

Lebanon's 'crazy love' tourist campaign tempts travelers with deals

Lebanon's tourism industry gets that the country, mired in an economic crisis, might not be the most obvious destination. But a new campaign seeks to tout the huge discounts on offer and "crazy love" for the place.

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