Feb 02, 2023
Major drop in Lebanese currency
The move comes amid the devastating economic meltdown in the Arab Republic. By Erin Viner Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh announced that the country will adopt a new official…
May 18, 2022
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…
May 10, 2022
Hezbollah could win Lebanese elections
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri announced his decision to withdraw from politics. By Erin Viner The move by the longtime leader and figurehead of the Sunni Muslim community is…
Jan 06, 2022
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…
Nov 30, 2021
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…
Oct 08, 2021
Egypt, Jordan to ease Lebanon crisis
Cairo is arranging gas deliveries and Amman hopes to start supplying Beirut with electricity to help ease Beirut’s severe power shortages. By Erin Viner Egypt is now finalizing its agreement…
Oct 05, 2021
Lebanon to begin crisis talks with IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that it will begin “technical discussions” with Beirut aimed at helping Lebanon to rectify its economic melt-down. By Erin Viner According to an…
Sep 22, 2021
Lebanon gov’t wins confidence vote
Lebanon's new government won an 85 to 15 vote of confidence amid a devastating financial collapse. By Erin Viner During a session delayed by a lack of electricity due to…
Sep 17, 2021
Lebanon gets Hezbollah-brokered oil from Iran
Hezbollah declared it has broken a so-called "American siege" as villagers in Lebanon laud the terror group for facilitating the delivery of Iranian oil to their fuel-stricken country. By Erin…
Jun 21, 2021
EU: power struggle causing Lebanon crisis
A battle between Lebanese leaders to secure power is at the heart of its government crisis. This, according to the High Representative of the European Union Josep Borrell yesterday, as…