Hezbollah, allies lose Lebanese elections

The powerful Iran-backed terror group and the Shi'ite Muslim movement at large unexpectedly suffered a major blow, according to final results of Sunday’s election. By Erin Viner The Shi'ite Muslim…

Jordan advances electricity supply deal to Lebanon

The assistance comes under a United States-backed regional plan to help Beirut cope with acute power shortages, announced the Hashemite Kingdom’s Energy Minister Saleh Kharabsheh. By Erin Viner Amman will…

Economic protests flare in Lebanon

Drivers of truck, buses and other protestors blocked main roads in Beirut and additional areas in a show of anger at government failure to resolve the country’s devastating economic crisis.…

Lebanon PM set to defy Hezbollah

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced his intention to convene the Cabinet within days for the first time in nearly 3 months, despite objections of the Iran-backed Hezbollah political and…

Fiery protests erupt in Lebanon

Demonstrators blocked roads and set fire across Lebanon in protest at the country's economic meltdown as the country’s currency plummeted to an historic new low. By Erin Viner Protestors erected…

Saudis blame Hezbollah for Lebanon crisis

Dominance of the Iran-backed Hezbollah armed group is rooted in Lebanon’s political structure that fosters endemic instability, said Saudi Arabia's foreign minister. By Erin Viner "I think it's important that…

Multiple lawsuits stall Beirut blast probe

Several former Lebanese officials have filed lawsuits against investigation by Judge Tarek Bitar of their roles in the deadly 4 August explosion at the Beirut Port. By Erin Viner Interrogation…

Hezbollah warns Israel over maritime drilling

The leader of the Iran-backed terror group threatened it will take action if Israel explores disputed Mediterranean reserves prior to setting maritime borders with Lebanon. By Erin Viner United States-mediated…

Nasrallah: Hezbollah has 100,000 fighters

The leader of the Iran-backed Shi'ite terror group made the claim during his first public remarks since Lebanon’s worst street violence in over a decade. By Erin Viner Lashing out…