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Lebanese president boycotts budget and delays new exchange rate
A dollar currently fetches around 38,000 Lira on the black market
Nov 03, 2022
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Lebanese President accuses PM of delaying new government formation
Aoun remarked that he had not seen a constitutional law that prevents the resignation of Mikati's government
Oct 28, 2022
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Lebanese president launches consultations to elect prime minister
Hezbollah and Amal have announced their support for current PM Najib Mikati, as several other political forces decide not to name anyone for the post
Jun 23, 2022
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Lebanese president emphasizes Hezbollah has no influence on the country’s security
President Aoun's comments were made after he and Pope Francis spoke about the 'peaceful religious co-existence' between various sects that exists in Lebanon
Mar 22, 2022
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Riad Salameh stands accused of money laundering, says Lebanese President Aoun
Salameh has refused to cooperate with the forensic audit request of the central bank’s accounts, and failed to provide the necessary documents
Feb 12, 2022
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US envoy meets Lebanese president to discuss Lebanon-Israel maritime border talks
Hochstein's visit to Lebanon comes a week after he traveled to Israel to mediate between Beirut and Tel Aviv
Feb 09, 2022
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Lebanese president says he’s had enough of Central Bank ‘procrastination’
Michel Aoun has also taken aim at Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea for his 'hate speech and incitement'
Feb 03, 2022
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Guterres meets Lebanese president, warns over lack of international support
Guterres has said that a politically paralyzed cabinet won't be getting much international help
Dec 22, 2021
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US mulls sanctioning Lebanese officials over presidential deadlock
Foreign powers, including the US and Saudi Arabia, have been accused of meddling in Lebanon's internal affairs as the country has gone seven months without a president
Jun 01, 2023
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US-backed Lebanese Forces alone in presidential vote boycott: Report
The Lebanese presidency is being disputed between Suleiman Franjieh, who has the backing of Hezbollah, and army commander Joseph Aoun who is the preferred choice of Saudi Arabia and the US
Mar 04, 2023
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Lebanese officials meet with Syrian president for first time since start of war
During the meeting, Assad thanked Lebanon and all other Arab countries that provided aid to Syria after the earthquake and risked being subjected to US Caesar Act sanctions by doing so
Feb 09, 2023
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Session to elect president fails for 11th time as Lebanese pound plummets
As a result of a lack of consensus, an absence of quorum, and mounting external pressure, Lebanon has continuously failed to elect a successor to Michel Aoun
Jan 19, 2023
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Lebanese parliament again fails to elect president, pushing nation deeper into crisis
As Lebanon sinks deeper into crisis, US officials have said that once the 'complete disintegration of the state' happens, Lebanon can be 'rebuilt from the ashes, freed from the curse of Hezbollah'
Dec 01, 2022
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Lebanese Forces reaffirm support for US, Saudi-backed army chief’s presidential bid
Lebanon has continuously failed to name a successor to Michel Aoun, who is leaving office on Sunday
Oct 29, 2022
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Lebanese parliament fails to elect new president
Despite the lack of a consensus among parliament, Washington has already made up its mind and is looking to back the LAF commander Joseph Aoun
Sep 29, 2022
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US-backed Geagea ready to support presidential bid of Lebanese army chief
General Joseph Aoun last year pushed Lebanon's military court to convict a columnist for The Cradle for 'undermining the military establishment'
Jul 18, 2022
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Lebanese elections will determine if next president is ‘patriotic or pro-Israel’: Hezbollah MP
The resistance movement has expressed concerns about possible US meddling in the country's upcoming elections
Mar 01, 2022
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President Macron, Saudi Crown Prince hold conference call with Lebanese PM
French president uses Saudi Arabia visit to try and ease tensions between Riyadh and Beirut
Dec 05, 2021
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Syrian President hosts high level Lebanese officials, pledges to always support Lebanon
The meeting came one day after Syria agreed to help ferry gas and electricity to crisis-hit Lebanon
Sep 06, 2021
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Lebanon presidential nominee takes leave of absence from IMF
Jihad Azour stepped away from the International Monetary Fund which has proposed reforms allegedly designed to ease Lebanon’s financial crisis
Jun 09, 2023
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IMF official looks to become Lebanon’s next president
Jihad Azour's nomination comes as the US has made it clear to Lebanese officials that the only way out of crisis is an IMF bailout
Jun 05, 2023
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US embassy intensifies meddling in Lebanon’s presidential selection: Report
Washington is reportedly pushing once again to secure the army chief's presidency after Saudi Arabia clarified that it will not 'veto' Hezbollah-backed candidate Suleiman Franjieh
May 10, 2023
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Hezbollah chief met with Syrian president after Saudi-Iran deal: Report
The Axis of Resistance has significantly bolstered coordination in the wake of the Chinese-sponsored Saudi-Iran rapprochement
May 10, 2023
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Saudi Arabia interferes in Lebanon’s presidential election: Report
The kingdom’s ambassador has reportedly rejected Hezbollah’s choice for the presidency, Marada chief Suleiman Franjieh
Mar 09, 2023
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We will not accept a president imposed by outsiders: Hezbollah chief
Washington has been interfering in Lebanon’s presidential election by pushing for its preferred choice, army commander Joseph Aoun
Mar 06, 2023
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Syrian president thanks ‘brotherly nations’ for earthquake support
During the speech, Assad called for dialogue and a ‘step by step’ approach in dealing with the disaster’s aftermath
Feb 17, 2023
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France to host summit on Lebanon without Lebanese representation
France, the US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt will take part in the summit, as all five have previously said they want to see army commander Joseph Aoun named president of Lebanon
Feb 03, 2023
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US sanctions former Paraguayan president for alleged Hezbollah ties
Paraguay's former president and current VP have been previously accused of being involved in systemic corruption
Jan 27, 2023
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Washington bankrolls temporary salary increase for Lebanese security forces
The US, Qatar, and the EU have proven instrumental in providing funds for the Lebanese army since the start of the economic crisis
Jan 25, 2023
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Hezbollah supports president who does not shy away from US threats: Nasrallah
The Hezbollah leader claimed Lebanon is being prevented from exploiting 'huge wealth' in its territorial waters and said the US is still pursuing proxy wars to control West Asia
Jan 19, 2023
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