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Israeli jets fly over Lebanon capital Beirut, explosions reported in Syria

Israeli jets flew very low over parts of Lebanon early Friday, terrifying residents on Christmas Eve, some of whom reported seeing missiles in the skies over Beirut

What happens when business tycoons abandon their giant cargo ships

Covid-19 has wrought havoc everywhere, but in the nominally regulated shipping industry it's fueling a worrying practice: the abandonment of ships, cargo and seafarers with no way to get home

Judge wants three Cabinet ministers probed over Beirut blast: Report

The government resigned in the wake of the explosion, but has remained in a caretaker capacity as talks drag on to form a new one.

For the fourth time, Saad Hariri is back as PM in crisis-hit Lebanon

Lebanon's president tasked former Prime Minister Saad Hariri with forming a new government, bringing back the veteran politician

Human Rights Watch says Lebanon-led probe into port explosion flawed

It is still not known what ignited the chemicals, which were stored at the facility for six years

Veteran politician Hariri back as Lebanon's PM, vows to halt collapse

After his nomination, Hariri said he would quickly form a cabinet of specialists "with a mission to enact the economic and financial reforms" set out in a French plan to get foreign aid

Facing economic meltdown, Lebanon seeks world's help to rise from rubble

Facing an economic meltdown and other crises, Lebanon's president on Wednesday asked for the world's help to rebuild the capital

Beirut port fire may be act of sabotage, says President Michel Aoun

A major fire that broke out at the Port of Beirut might have been caused by an intentional act of sabotage, a technical error, ignorance or negligence, said President Michel Aoun

Huge blaze at Beirut port alarms residents a month after massive blast

The blaze began in the shattered duty-free zone of the port, prompting some residents to flee the city still traumatised by last month's explosion that had followed a port fire

World Bank cancels $224 million loan to Lebanon for Bisri Dam Project

The World Bank has canceled $224 mn loan to the government of Lebanon for the proposed Bisri Dam Project because it failed to fulfil preconditions required before the funds were disbursed

A month on, pulsing signal in Beirut rubble raises hope for survivors

A pulsing signal was detected Thursday from under the rubble of a Beirut building that collapsed during the horrific port explosion, raising hopes there may be a survivor still buried there

Macron warns Lebanese leaders of sanctions if reforms are not swift

French President Emmanuel Macron issued a stern warning to Lebanon's political class Tuesday, urging them to commit to serious reforms within a few months or risk punitive action, including sanctions, if they fail to deliver. Macron is on a two-day visit to Lebanon, marking the country's centenary and holding talks with officials on ways to help extract it from an unprecedented economic crisis and the aftermath of last month's massive blast that ripped through the capital Beirut. I'm here ... to get results and bring about reforms, he said Tuesday. The visit was Macron's second since the devastating Aug. 4 explosion the most destructive single incident in Lebanon's history that killed at lest 190 people and injured more than 6,000. This time Macron's visit, packed with events and political talks aimed at charting a way out of the crisis, also comes as Lebanon marks its 100th anniversary. Speaking to Politico en route from Paris to Lebanon on Monday evening, Macron said he wants

Emmanuel Macron visits Lebanon for second time after Beirut port blasts

French President Emmanuel Macron is on a second visit to Lebanon which came less than a month after the massive August 4 Port of Beirut explosions.

Diplomat poised to become Prime Minister-designate in crisis-hit Lebanon

Lebanon's president is holding consultations with heads of parliamentary blocs to designate a new prime minister for the crisis-stricken country, with a career diplomat poised to win the job on Monday

Lebanese President Michel Aoun calls for creation of 'secular state'

Lebanese President Michel Aoun has called for the formation of a "secular state" in an effort to rescue the country from confessionalism

Lebanon leaders name favourite for PM before Emmanuel Macron's visit

Lebanon's ambassador to Germany appeared slated to become the crisis-stricken country's next prime minister after getting the support of senior Sunni politicians on Sunday

Lebanon's powerhouse Hezbollah hit by backlash after Beirut explosion

A group of political activists gathered on August 4 to discuss strategies to challenge Lebanon's entrenched rulers when their windows blasted out by the giant explosion that rocked Beirut.

UN Security Council approves cut in Lebanon peacekeepers as US sought

The French-drafted resolution reduced the troop ceiling for the force, known as UNIFIL, from 15,000 to 13,000 under US pressure

United Nations resolution being voted on would cut Lebanon peacekeepers

The draft urges freedom of movement for UNIFIL and unimpeded access to all parts of the Blue Line, and condemns "in the strongest terms" all attempts to restrict UN troop movements

UNESCO announces initiative to rebuild Beirut's heritage buildings

The UNESCO has previously warned that 640 heritage buildings have been damaged by the explosions and 60 of them are at risk of collapse