The recent visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Saudi Arabia concluded with an agreement to extend economic aid to Lebanon. The development comes after a series of disagreements between the Lebanese and Saudi governments revealed that the relationship between the two has deter
Lebanon’s fragile peace has become more fraught since the shooting of pro-Hezbollah protesters by armed assailants. The situation around Beirut and other major cities was already tense, due to a worsening economic and security crisis.
On Saturday, April 23, a small boat carrying over 60 people capsized off the northern coast of Tripoli, Lebanon.
With three months to go until Lebanon’s parliamentary elections, some suspect that Hezbollah and a handful of political allies are attempting to undermine them.
Lebanon’s attempts to avoid state failure have received yet another blow as some Arab countries recalled their envoys from Beirut and expelled Lebanese ambassadors.
The 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) underway in Glasgow has brought together government officials and representatives of civil society from around the world to try to find a way to avoid the worst effects of the impending crisis.
One year since the death of over 200 people following a powerful explosion, life in Beirut and more generally in Lebanon continues with no sign of accountability or improvement.
The announcement by Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate, Saad Hariri, that he would no longer lead an effort to form a new government has sent shock waves across the region.
