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

Lebanon’s caretaker PM steps in to protect banks charged with money laundering

The Association of Banks in Lebanon announced that, thanks to Mikati's overstepping of his authority, they would 'temporarily suspend' a strike that has helped decimate the value of the lira

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'

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

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

‘It won’t happen overnight’: Lebanese PM on new official exchange rate

Lebanese authorities are looking to close the gap between the 'official' exchange rate and the widely used black market rate in order to receive an IMF loan

Lebanon standing by to accept Iranian fuel as PM holds up process

For over a week, the Lebanese Prime Minister-designate has failed to initiate the official process to receive the Iranian fuel

EXCLUSIVE: Lebanese PM accepts Iranian offer of free fuel

Top US officials initially tried to block Lebanon's energy minister from accepting Iran's offer without offering any credible alternative

Lebanon’s decision to accept Iranian fuel ‘in the hands of the PM’: Energy Minister

Iran has reportedly offered to provide Lebanon with fuel shipments 'free of charge' to help the country restart its stagnant power plants

Lebanese PM wants to freeze corruption case against central bank chief

The PM-designate made his suggestion after Lebanese security forces raided the Beirut headquarters of the central bank in search of Riad Salameh

Lebanese PM criticizes Hezbollah for drone operation over Karish gas field

The Lebanese resistance movement deployed several drones over a disputed gas field where two Israeli-contracted drilling ships are stationed

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

Lebanese PM threatens to expel over one million Syrian refugees

Mikati's warning comes amid reports that his caretaker government may give up the right to a gas field within Lebanon's maritime border to Israel

Lebanese Deputy PM says country is bankrupt

The monetary losses will allegedly be distributed between the central bank, depositors, and other banks

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)

Lebanese PM shows support for central bank governor charged with illicit enrichment

The news comes amid reports that the PM's office was trying to influence the judiciary to acquit Riad Salameh

Lebanese PM says no effort will be spared in mending ties with Gulf nations

Relations between Beirut and Gulf states suffered a major blow in late 2021 when diplomatic ties between them were severed

Lebanese PM to convene first Cabinet meeting in three months ‘within days’

Hezbollah and Amal Movement leaders have prevented the cabinet from meeting since mid-October when a far-right militia opened fire on their supporters in Beirut

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

President Macron, Saudi Crown Prince hold conference call with Lebanese PM

French president uses Saudi Arabia visit to try and ease tensions between Riyadh and Beirut

Lebanese PM meets Iraqi counterpart in first overseas trip

Najib Mikati met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi to discuss bilateral and regional issues

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

The two leaders met to discuss bilateral ties, cooperation

Lebanese PM says he signed bill to lift immunity on Beirut blast suspects

While the PM emphasized the need to prosecute those responsible for last year's blast at the Port of Beirut, the bill still needs approval from Lebanon's fractious parliament

Lebanese PM receives Iranian ambassador in official meeting

The meeting comes one day ahead of the Iranian Foreign Minister's visit to Beirut

Jordan will ‘spare no effort’ in helping Lebanon overcome energy crisis: PM

The comments came during the Jordanian PM's official visit to Beirut

Lebanese PM says arrival of Iranian fuel breaches the country’s sovereignty

Convoys carrying the much-needed Iranian fuel have continued to enter Lebanon via Syria to great jubilation by citizens

Kordahi: I spoke in good faith and will not change my position

In an interview with Al Alam news network, Kordahi spoke of external pressure to resign, and said he maintains his opinion on the war on Yemen

For crisis-hit Lebanon, it’s IMF or bust: Washington

Despite claims of wanting to help Lebanon, the US continues to block the implementation of a vital energy-sharing plan with Jordan and Egypt

US sanctions individuals in Lebanon for alleged Hezbollah connections

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