Lebanon army redeployment in south crucial to war solution: UN peacekeeping chief BAABDA: The UN peacekeeping chief whose force monitors Lebanon’s south said redeploying Lebanese troops there is... Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:24pm
World Lebanon PM says expanded strikes suggest Israel’s ‘rejection’ of ceasefire BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Friday criticised Israel’s “expansion” of its attacks on his... Published 01 Nov, 2024 03:07pm
World Lebanese PM says he rejects Iranian interference in Lebanese matter DUBAI: Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister said on Friday he rejected Iranian interference in a Lebanese matter,... Published 18 Oct, 2024 02:12pm
World Israeli strike rocks Beirut after US says it opposes scope of air assault BEIRUT/WASHINGTON: At least one Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Wednesday morning, Reuters... Published 16 Oct, 2024 11:28am
World Hezbollah agreed Lebanon ceasefire before Israel killed leader: govt source BEIRUT: Hezbollah told the Lebanese authorities it accepted a ceasefire with Israel the day an Israeli strike killed... Published 09 Oct, 2024 11:24pm
World Lebanon PM says up to 1 million may be displaced by Israel attacks BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati told reporters on Sunday that Israel’s intensifying attacks on the... Published 29 Sep, 2024 03:08pm
World Erdogan urges Israel against 'indiscriminately' attacking Gaza ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday urged Israel against "indiscriminately" attacking... Published 10 Oct, 2023 12:41am
Markets Qatar joins Lebanon gas exploration consortium BEIRUT: Lebanon announced Sunday that Qatar had entered a consortium to explore for offshore gas in waters near... Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am
World World Food Programme gives Lebanon $5.4bn for citizens, Syrians BEIRUT: Crisis-hit Lebanon has secured $5.4 billion in aid over three years from the UN’s World Food Programme... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
World Lebanon cabinet passes financial recovery plan during last session BEIRUT: The cabinet of bankrupt Lebanon, at its final session on Friday, passed a financial recovery plan needed to... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
World Kuwait FM presents Lebanon with proposal to ease Gulf row BEIRUT: Kuwait's foreign minister said Sunday that he has given Lebanese authorities a list of suggested measures to... Published 23 Jan, 2022 05:14pm
World Lebanon PM says he will call cabinet to meet soon BEIRUT: Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Friday he will call for a cabinet meeting soon after more than... Published 19 Nov, 2021 01:45pm
World Arab League urges ‘detente’ between Lebanon, Gulf states BEIRUT: The Arab League on Monday pressed for an easing of tensions between Lebanon and Gulf Arab states over a... Published 09 Nov, 2021 04:48am
World Lebanon PM urges action to mend Gulf row BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati called on feuding politicians Thursday to take action to mend a ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Markets Lebanon's Hezbollah says second diesel ship from Iran arrived in Baniyas CAIRO: Lebanon's Hezbollah announced the arrival of a second ship loaded with diesel coming from Iran to Syria's... Published 24 Sep, 2021 12:21pm
World The main challenges facing Lebanon's new government BEIRUT: Lebanon's new government, finally formed in the throes of an accelerating economic meltdown after 13 months... Published 12 Sep, 2021 11:06am
World Lebanese doubtful new cabinet up to the task of reform BEIRUT: Lebanese commentators voiced scepticism Saturday over the bankrupt state's ability to win back the support ... Published 12 Sep, 2021 03:55am
World Lebanon agrees new government to tackle economic collapse BEIRUT: Lebanese leaders agreed a new government led by Sunni Muslim tycoon Najib Mikati on Friday after a year of... Published 11 Sep, 2021 03:36am