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'

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

Lebanese parliament to review long-awaited capital control law

Banks have imposed informal capital control laws since the 2019 economic and currency collapse, denying Lebanese people access to their savings

Lebanese parliament speaker calls for Syria’s immediate return to Arab League

Lebanon, Algeria and Iran are the main supporters of Syria's return to the Arab League

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

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

Lebanese central bank chief demands ‘guarantees’ he will not be arrested: Report

Prime Minister Mikati is reportedly making sure that the European judicial delegation does not bypass Lebanese law

Neo-fascist Christian militia takes to the streets in Lebanese capital: Report

Lebanon's new right wing Christian militia boasts members that took part in last year's shooting of Hezbollah and Amal supporters in the Tayouneh neighborhood of Beirut

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

Lebanese delegation visit to Syria ‘not canceled but postponed’: Damascus

A Syrian diplomatic source denied the reports that Damascus canceled the visit of a Lebanese delegation to discuss the demarcation of the maritime borders

Lebanon Parliament Speaker suggests open dialogue to elect new president

Just a few days ago, the parliament failed once again to name a successor to President Michel Aoun

Hope for Lebanese government formation dwindles despite optimism

Lebanon's parliament failed to elect a new president last week, with representatives staging a walk-out and casting blank votes in protest

Lebanese officials hold meeting to discuss new US maritime proposal

The Israeli government has announced that it will demand royalties for Lebanon’s gas extraction from the Qana field, a violation of the agreement

Lebanese officials losing hope of government formation

Before President Aoun was elected in 2016, the country experienced a 29-month long political crisis, one that could repeat itself again

Hochstein ‘optimistic’ after presenting Lebanese officials with Israeli maritime border proposal

Arabic media reports say Israel proposed that Lebanon hand over control of the gas-rich Karish field in exchange for control of an unproven field

Lebanon Parliament Speaker calls for urgent implementation of IMF reform plan

The Lebanese parliament speaker has said he will not call for a parliamentary session to elect a new president until IMF reform policies are passed

Billionaire Najib Mikati named Lebanese PM for the fourth time

Mikati will now be tasked with forming a new government, a process experts believe will take weeks, if not months

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

Lebanese Forces leader warns of ‘major confrontation’ with Hezbollah

The Christian leader said his party will boycott a government that includes members of Hezbollah, ignoring calls by the resistance for political cooperation

Nabih Berri re-elected as Lebanon’s parliament speaker for seventh consecutive time

The head of the Amal Movement won the post by a single vote, a far cry from the 2018 election, when he was elected with 98 votes

‘Lebanese health sector is dying’: Health Minister

Lebanon’s Minister of Health also expressed his support for a strike by healthcare workers, who are demanding the payment of their wages

Lebanese currency hits all-time low as healthcare workers, bakers strike

Since 2019, Lebanon has been experiencing the world's worst economic crisis in 150 years, according to the World Bank

Lebanese government passes reform plan before end of mandate

The plan is part of the government's attempt to adhere to stringent IMF demands

Final results for Lebanese election show no clear majority alliance

Independent candidates made big strides, winning over a dozen parliament seats, while the Saudi-backed Lebanese Forces party gained 19 seats

Lebanese energy minister visits Syria to discuss energy transfer plan

The long-awaited plan to receive energy transfer from Egypt via Syria has stalled due to US refusal to grant sanction waivers to the nations involved

Lebanese diaspora vote in general elections amid economic crisis

This marks the first election since a series of tragic domestic events, beginning with the 2019 economic collapse

Saudi ambassador hosts Lebanese officials, candidates weeks before elections

Among those present were Prime Minister Najib Mikati and far-right leader Samir Geagea, who was recently charged for last year's massacre of unarmed protestors in Beirut

Hezbollah, Amal urge Lebanese state to accept Iranian electricity proposal

For years Lebanon has been unable to provide uninterrupted power to its citizens, leaving many to suffer as less and less are able to afford the rising costs of private generators

Far-right Lebanese leader urges Saudi Arabia to ‘return to Lebanon’

Samir Geagea has been linked to efforts by both Riyadh and Tel Aviv to influence the results of Lebanon's coming elections

Lebanese banks ordered by UK Court to pay depositor amid financial crisis

The ruling comes as Lebanese banks have imposed strict capital controls on average depositors