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.

Israel says Karish gas extraction to start this month as UN warns Hezbollah ‘ready for war’

Intelligence obtained by the UN and Israel allegedly shows that Hezbollah plans to destroy the Israeli-contracted rigs stationed at the disputed Karish gas field

UN to finalize plans for US-funded salary support for Lebanese army

The United States is the largest aid donor to Lebanon, having provided $125 million in the fiscal year 2022 to the WFP and NGOs

Paris-held intelligence meeting reveals Saudi demands for Lebanon

A source revealed that Saudi Arabia rejected Suleiman Franjieh as a potential candidate, opting instead for Lebanese Army chief Joseph Aoun

Lebanon claims maritime border talks in ‘final stages’ as Israel scrambles to pacify Hezbollah

Israeli military commanders are reportedly troubled about the warnings issued by the Lebanese resistance group

Israel plans to connect Karish gas rig to main pipeline network

Israel's plans fly in the face of ongoing negotiations with Lebanon over the disputed gas field

Lebanon reviews maritime border proposal as clock ticks on Israel’s gas drilling plan

The US and France are pushing for an agreement to be reached before October in the hopes of softening a major fuel crisis battering the west

US mediator provides Lebanon with coordinates of new maritime border with Israel: Report

Hezbollah has given a mid-September deadline for Israel and Lebanon to reach an agreement that allows for Beirut to exploit its natural resources

US mediator makes brief visit to Lebanon as Hezbollah deadline looms

The day before Hochstein’s visit, Energean announced that its Israeli-contracted vessel will begin gas extraction from the Karish field this month

Israel is the primary root of regional instability: Lebanese FM

The Lebanese foreign minister stated that Lebanon has suffered for years due to Israeli incursions and acts of aggression on a weekly basis

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

No deal with Israel ahead of Hezbollah’s deadline in September

Hochstein's visit to Lebanon next week will not result in any agreement to end the dispute, but will focus on relaying Israel's standpoint to Lebanese officials

How the US controls Lebanon’s energy supply

Far from helping Lebanon solve its acute energy crisis, the US is leveraging Egypt’s gas supply to pressure Beirut over US-brokered maritime border talks with Israel

Lebanon will not accept permanent settlement of refugees: President

The Syrian government has made repeated calls for the repatriation of its citizens residing in Lebanon and elsewhere

Lebanon observes second anniversary of Beirut Port blast with calls for justice

While officials continue calling for 'truth and justice' for the victims, the official investigation into the blast has been shelved for months with no one ever held responsible

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

‘Ukrainians offer no evidence’ says Lebanese customs official over allegedly looted Syrian ship cargo

The Ukrainian accusation has caused a 'huge ruckus' at the highest levels of Lebanon's government

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'

Lebanon CB chief carried out ‘self-audit’ to clear himself of corruption: Report

Salameh’s lawyer has maintained that the financial review constitutes an audit under international standards

Lebanon hosts Arab League meeting, officials mull unfreezing Syria’s membership

The Arab League delegates also addressed the looming food crisis threatening West Asia

Hamas official meets with president of Lebanon during Beirut trip

Ismail Haniyeh strongly condemned Israel’s attempt at stealing Lebanon’s natural resources through its violation of maritime border negotiations

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

US mediator to Lebanon: ‘Being right can give you nothing’

Negotiations for the Karish gas field restarted just days after Israel called on Lebanese citizens to evacuate under threat of war

Leaks suggest US wants Lebanon to surrender Karish gas field to Israel: Report

Beirut plans to submit a written proposal to the US delegation after a unified response by the president, prime minister, and house speaker in defense of Lebanon's maritime wealth

Israel threatens Lebanon with war as maritime tensions escalate

Israeli Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi says they have identified 'thousands of targets that will be destroyed' inside Lebanon

Greece says extraction vessel in Lebanon gas field is privately owned

Tensions are brewing between Lebanon and Israel after Tel Aviv sent an oil drilling ship to a disputed maritime gas field