Clashes over Lebanon fuel crisis

Severe gasoline and diesel shortages in Lebanon are leading to daily clashes, that have ignited sectarian tensions between Shi'ite Muslim and Christian villages in the southern part of the country.…

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…

Israel, Lebanon to resume maritime talks

Lebanon and Israel are set to resume negotiations over their dispute over borders in the Mediterranean Sea. Talks mediated by the United States between the two countries, which are in…

Lebanon calls on Saudis to lift food ban

Lebanon is urging Saudi Arabia to cancel its injunction against Lebanese produce over charges the imports were used as cover for drug smuggling. The ban was implemented on Sunday, after…

Lebanon expands claim in Israeli sea dispute

Lebanon has further enlarged maritime territory it maintains is part of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Mediterranean Sea, amid stalled talks with Israel to resolve a dispute over…

Lebanon could sink like Titanic, says official

The Speaker of Lebanon’s parliament issued an urgent appeal for the approval of emergency funds to literally keep the lights on for two more months. “The whole country is in…

Hezbollah calls for new Lebanese cabinet

Hezbollah is pushing for the formation of a new cabinet in Lebanon to handle the financial crisis, after the further deterioration of a standoff over government formation between President Michel…

Lebanon’s Christians won’t join new government

Lebanon’s largest Christian political bloc has ruled out joining the next government led by Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri. Gebran Bassil, who leads the Free Patriotic Movement and is the son-in-law…

Hezbollah arms depot explodes in Lebanon

A weapons cache belonging to the Iranian-proxy Hezbollah exploded in a populated area of Lebanon, at the pre-dominantly Shi’ite Muslim village of Ain-Qana. Security officials reported that at least 7…