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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
Jun 29, 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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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
Jan 23, 2022
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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.
Dec 05, 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 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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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 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
May 01, 2023
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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
Apr 27, 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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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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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
Feb 16, 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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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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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
Jan 13, 2023
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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
Dec 10, 2022
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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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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
Nov 10, 2022
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Lebanon seeks to demarcate maritime border with Syria, Cyprus
The disputed maritime border area between Syria and Lebanon is over 800 square kilometers long
Nov 09, 2022
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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
Nov 02, 2022
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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
Oct 30, 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 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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Lebanon and Israel sign maritime border agreement
Lebanon rejected the Israeli claim that the agreement serves as an official Lebanese recognition of Israel
Oct 27, 2022
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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
Oct 26, 2022
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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
Oct 25, 2022
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Syrian refugees in Turkey, Lebanon unwilling to return home
Both host countries have ramped up pressure on refugees to leave in 2022
Oct 24, 2022
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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
Oct 24, 2022
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