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

Berri condemns Israel’s plans to begin offshore drilling in disputed territory

US corporation Halliburton has been awarded drilling rights for the disputed Karish offshore gas field

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

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

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 expected to begin gas extraction in spring

The Lebanese parliament speaker is confident Lebanon will join the 'club of gas-rich countries' in 2023

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

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

Israel to activate Karish rig and begin extraction ‘very soon’: Report

Lebanon is awaiting a response from US mediator Amos Hochstein, as Israel rejects the country’s amendments to the deal and orders its military to prepare for war

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

Can any Lebanon-Israel maritime deal be trusted?

While the demarcation agreement is yet to be signed, skepticism on both sides signals conflict ahead

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 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

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

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

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

‘Saudi ambassador sowing sedition in Lebanon’: Hezbollah official

Sheikh Qawook stated that silence in the face of Saudi interference in Lebanese affairs exposes all those who falsely raised slogans on the preservation of Lebanon's independence and sovereignty

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

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

Lebanon could soon face ‘political disaster and social collapse’: Security chief

The official said that the lack of a majority alliance in parliament could sink Lebanon into further chaos

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

Hezbollah lawmaker calls for political cooperation to resolve crisis in Lebanon

The call was made a day before Lebanon's newly-elected lawmakers are set to meet to elect a speaker of parliament

Tensions rise between Lebanon’s Shia and Christian parties as election results trickle out

A Hezbollah MP has warned the Lebanese Forces party against 'inciting a new civil war' after the LF threatened to form a government that excludes Shia parties

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

US envoy Hochstein wants Ambassador Shea to take over Lebanon-Israel maritime border talks

Neither Hochstein nor Shea can be considered impartial mediators between Lebanon and Israel

Lebanese security foil three planned ISIS attacks on Shia mosques

The terror plot was likely set to be a targeted attack against Hezbollah's support base

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

Lebanon makes concession in maritime border dispute with Israel

Aoun's concession represented a backtracking of Lebanon's previous demand to claim up to line 29

US envoy meets Lebanese president to discuss Lebanon-Israel maritime border talks

Hochstein's visit to Lebanon comes a week after he traveled to Israel to mediate between Beirut and Tel Aviv