Lebanon PM-designate Mikati submits draft cabinet line-up to President Aoun

Lebanon’s multiple crises have seen over 80 percent of the population plunge below the poverty line, a currency loss of over 95 percent of its value, and widespread fuel shortages

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

Kuwaiti FM meets Aoun, says Lebanon is a place of ‘hope’

The visit by Kuwait's top diplomat is the first official visit since relations between Lebanon and GCC countries became tense after former Lebanese minister Kordahi criticized the Saudi-led war on Yemen

Aoun’s trip to Qatar cannot change Lebanon’s fortunes; for that, he must look further east

Lebanese President Michel Aoun's trip to Qatar for help can only be a placebo for his country's woes. To jumpstart Lebanon's recovery, he needs to be prepared to realign with new regional actors.

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

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

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

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

Saudi Arabia seeks dialogue with Hezbollah: Report

This comes as part a major Saudi policy shift, which has seen the kingdom restore ties with Iran and open up to both Hamas and the Damascus government

Iran FM Amir-Abdollahian in Lebanon for talks

The foreign minister's visit comes as Lebanon seeks to end the months-long deadlock surrounding the election of a new president

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

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

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

Lebanon teeters on the edge as currency loses nearly 100 percent of its value

Last year, a senior US official warned that the Lebanese will 'likely have to endure more pain' before the country is allowed to climb out of crisis

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

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

Iranian FM in Beirut for talks with top officials, resistance leaders

During a joint press conference, Iran’s foreign minister called for political dialogue and a ‘swift’ presidential election, rejecting claims of Iranian interference in Lebanese affairs

Lebanon’s army chief in Qatar under shadow of political interference

Qatar, Saudi Arabia, France, and the US have all sought to interfere in Lebanon's internal election process to make sure the army chief becomes the country's next president

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'

Lebanon fails to elect president for fifth time, no solution in sight

The current presidential hopeful Michel Moawad is known as a US favorite, with deep ties to USAID and its activates in Lebanon

Lebanon seeks to demarcate maritime border with Syria, Cyprus

The disputed maritime border area between Syria and Lebanon is over 800 square kilometers long

Germany, France ask to bypass Lebanese judges ‘impeding’ corruption probe into central bank chief

Riad Salameh faces money laundering and embezzlement charges in France, Germany, Luxembourg, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, and Lebanon

Outgoing president praises Hezbollah’s role in maritime deal with Israel

Michel Aoun said US sanctions would not prevent Gebran Bassil from running for president

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 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

Lebanon and Israel sign maritime border agreement

Lebanon rejected the Israeli claim that the agreement serves as an official Lebanese recognition of Israel

Lebanon eyes maritime deals with Cyprus and Syria after agreement with Israel

In 2007, Cyprus and Lebanon agreed on a proposed maritime borders treaty, but Lebanon never ratified the agreement

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

Syrian refugees in Turkey, Lebanon unwilling to return home

Both host countries have ramped up pressure on refugees to leave in 2022

Lebanon fails to elect president for fourth time in a row

So far, each session held has been plagued by either a lack of quorum or a failure to reach a consensus