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.

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

Israeli supreme court supports maritime agreement with Lebanon

Officials from Lebanon and Israel will visit the UN base in Naqoura on Thursday to sign the final US-mediated deal

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

Lebanon, Syria to discuss sea border

The Lebanese government has been pushing for the discussions with its neighbor, after Syria signed an exploration deal with a Russian gas company in an area disputed by Lebanon

Thousands of Syrian refugees to be repatriated from Lebanon next week

Earlier this month, outgoing President Michel Aoun announced the launching of the repatriation plan, despite an apparent lack of coordination with Damascus

Lebanon fails to elect president for third time

The Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri has called for another session to avoid a political deadlock before the term of President Michel Aoun ends on 31 October

Lebanon calls on TotalEnergies to start drilling following deal with Israel

Lebanon will enjoy the economic benefits of the area north of Line 23, including the Qana gas field

Winners and losers in the Lebanon-Israel maritime deal?

For Lebanon, the maritime border demarcation agreement between Beirut and Tel Aviv is a wash if economic gains do not follow

Qatar interested in joining Lebanon gas extraction consortium

According to experts, Lebanon may not be able to benefit from its natural resources for up to eight years

UPDATE: Lebanon intends to repatriate Syrian refugees despite lack of cooperation from Damascus

Over one million Syrian refugees reside in Lebanon, with nine out of ten living in extreme poverty

US pressures Lebanon to vote against Russia at UN

While refusing to condemn Israel for annexing parts of Lebanon, the US asked Beirut to condemn Russia for annexing parts of Ukraine