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 and Mikati ‘fooled’ Lebanon into thinking Iranian fuel deliveries would be permitted: Report

US officials recently said the only way to 'rid Lebanon of Hezbollah' is for the country to fall into complete collapse in order to be 'rebuilt from the ashes'

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

Mikati: Lebanon to restore diplomatic ties with Gulf countries

Mikati has been on a spirited campaign to restore relations with the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

US ambassador Shea calls upon Mikati to block subpoena on Riad Salameh

Salameh's latest evasion marks the fourth time he has failed to show up for questioning

Mikati: criticism of Saudi Arabia ‘not in Lebanon’s best interest’

Mikati's main policy objectives upon his ascension to the position of prime minister included restoring Gulf–Lebanese ties

Lebanese PM Mikati says talks with IMF nearing draft deal

Talks in the previous year stalled due to differences between the policies of government and those of the banks

Jordan’s Abdallah pledges support for Lebanon in meeting with Mikati

The two leaders met to discuss bilateral ties, cooperation

Mikati, Salameh, King Abdallah among those named in Pandora Papers

The report comes from the US-based George Soros-led Open Society Foundations and Ford Foundation-backed ICIJ, which released the similar 'Panama Papers' in 2016

US sanctions individuals in Lebanon for alleged Hezbollah connections

Lebanese money exchanger Hassan Moukalled is at the center of the sanctions

Hezbollah chief calls on US allies in Lebanon to request sanctions waiver for Iranian fuel

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

US court ruling opens door for Lebanese banks to be prosecuted on foreign soil

Lebanon's financial institutions have evaded any responsibility for their role in the crisis gripping the nation, and have instead placed the burden on regular citizens

Arab leaders flock to Saudi Arabia as Chinese president receives lavish welcome

Heads of state from across West Asia and North Africa are set to take part in two major summits with the Chinese president

Lebanon in dire need of ‘equitable’ banking reform, losses exceed $70bn: World Bank

According to the World Bank, Lebanon's inflation rate is expected to average at 186 percent this year

USAID offers new charity donation for Lebanon as Washington blocks energy deals

Despite donating $260Mln to Lebanon this year, the US is actively preventing the country from receiving Iranian fuel donations or implementing an energy-sharing plan with Jordan and Egypt

Lebanese PM calls on Arab League for help to get out of crisis

Lebanon has been going through a severe economic crisis that has worsened amid a fuel shortage

Lebanese PM assures maritime agreement protection, even if Netanyahu wins elections

According to mediator and US energy envoy Amos Hochstein, the agreement will be upheld regardless of the outcome of the Israeli elections

Arab League summit kicks off in Algeria

This year’s summit, which is the first since the Abraham Accords in 2020, is set to focus on a number of regional issues including the Palestinian situation and the Yemen conflict

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

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 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

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

Lebanon and Israel finalize historic maritime border deal

Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah previously warned war would be imminent unless mutual access to the offshore gas reserves was allowed

Israel rejects Lebanon’s proposed changes to maritime deal

The Israeli PM warned that if Hezbollah 'attacks the Karish rig,' negotiations would end immediately

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