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Lebanon elections deal blow to Hezbollah, but threats remain

World News // 5 days 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 // 3 weeks ago

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

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

World News // 1 month ago

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

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

World News // 1 month ago

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

For Lebanon's wineries, exports becoming a lifeline

World News // 3 months 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 // 3 months 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 // 4 months 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 // 4 months 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 // 4 months 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 // 5 months 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 // 5 months 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 // 5 months 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 // 6 months 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.

Lebanon foreign minister calls on Saudi Arabia, Iran to include Hezbollah issue in talks

World News // 6 months ago

Lebanon foreign minister calls on Saudi Arabia, Iran to include Hezbollah issue in talks

Lebanon's Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib has called on Saudi Arabia and Iran to include the issue of Hezbollah in their talks, saying the Iran-backed, heavily armed group is "a regional problem."

Escalating Saudi dispute weakens Lebanon, may help Hezbollah

World News // 6 months ago

Escalating Saudi dispute weakens Lebanon, may help Hezbollah

Lebanon, facing one of the worst economic crises in the world, received a painful blow when Saudi Arabia, angered by criticism of its military intervention in Yemen, decided to expel its ambassador and ban its imports.

Fuel price surge hits Lebanon, worsening struggle for food, transport

World News // 6 months ago

Fuel price surge hits Lebanon, worsening struggle for food, transport

A new spike in fuel prices in Lebanon is spurred by the inability of the central bank to provide hard currency for fuel imports, the national currency in free-fall again and the rise in global oil prices.

Two years after Lebanon uprising, hopes for change pinned on elections

World News // 7 months ago

Two years after Lebanon uprising, hopes for change pinned on elections

Two years after cross-sectarian mass protests turned into an unprecedented popular uprising, creating a strong desire for change, the situation in Lebanon has only gotten worse.

Deadly Beirut clashes fuel fears of security collapse

World News // 7 months ago

Deadly Beirut clashes fuel fears of security collapse

Deadly clashes that erupted Thursday during a protest organized by Hezbollah and its Shiite ally to demand the removal of the judge investigating last year's Beirut port explosion were a painful reminder of civil war.

Emigration on the rise in crisis-ridden Lebanon

World News // 7 months ago

Emigration on the rise in crisis-ridden Lebanon

Mounting economic hardships are pushing a growing number of Lebanon's population to seek a better life abroad in another mass exodus.

Lebanon losing status as regional education hub

World News // 7 months ago

Lebanon losing status as regional education hub

Lebanon is losing its longstanding status as the education hub of the region as a result of its severe financial crisis, the decade-long presence of Syrian refugees, COVID-19 lockdowns and now an acute fuel shortage.

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