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Lebanon's ex-central bank chief arrested over alleged financial crimes

Lebanon's former central bank governor, Riad Salameh, has been arrested in Beirut. Once lauded for reviving the country's economy after the civil war, Salameh's later years in office were marred by allegations of financial crimes including embezzlement and money laundering. Plus, the trial against Martin Winterkorn, the former CEO of…

France 24

From Acclaim To Blame: Lebanon Bank Chief Riad Salameh

Once lauded for reviving Lebanon's economy, former central bank chief Riad Salameh -- wanted abroad and reviled at home after years of financial meltdown -- was arrested on Tuesday by Lebanese authorities.

International Business Times

Young Palestinian journalist who reported on Gaza's destruction now continues education in Lebanon

A young Palestinian journalist whose coverage of the widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip went viral now watches the war from afar in Lebanon

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Lebanon's Former Central Bank Governor Detained Amid Corruption Allegations

Lebanon's former central bank governor detained amid corruption allegations and international investigations, facing scrutiny for policies contributing to ...

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An Ode to Her Lebanese Roots, Danya Ahmed's Hand-Sculpted Planters Unite Poetry and Brutalism

After relocating from Ohio to Lebanon in search of a "softer, natural existence", the artist found in cement plant vases an opportunity to connect with the environment around her

Livingetc

‘Not a soul is left in my village’: the displaced Lebanese caught in crossfire on Israel border

More than 110,000 people have fled their homes to escape the fighting since last October. Resources are scarce, and if full-scale war breaks out, the figure could top 1 million

The Guardian - UK

UN demands halt to escalating attacks between Hezbollah and Israeli forces

The U_N_ Security Council has demanded a halt to the growing attacks between Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces and warned that further escalation “carries the high risk of leading to a widespread conflict.”

The Independent UK

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli forces kill 9 Palestinians in occupied West Bank, officials say

Palestinian health officials say Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in two raids in the occupied West Bank, as the military appeared to launch operations in several cities at once

The Independent UK

Foreign office do not travel list: which countries has the government warned travellers against going to?

Your insurance will be invalid if you decide to ignore warnings and travel anyway

Evening Standard

Middle East crisis: Gaza hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi rescued in ‘complex operation’, says IDF – as it happened

Bedouin Israeli hostage recovered in ‘complex rescue operation’, IDF says, and is in ‘normal’ medical condition

The Guardian - AU

Five questions answered: Why did Israel, Hezbollah attack each other?

The exchange of attacks on Sunday raises questions about what Hezbollah’s and Israel’s next steps will be.

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Barchart

Geopolitical Risks Underpin the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday recovered from a 13-month low and finished up by +0.13%. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East supported safe-haven demand for the dollar after Israel on Sunday launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Gains in the dollar were limited after Monday’s news...

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Dollar Boosted by Safe-Haven Demand from Escalating Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today recovered from a 13-month low and is slightly higher by +0.11%. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East are supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Israel on Sunday launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Gains in the dollar are limited...

The Guardian - UK

Many fear Israel and Hezbollah are heading for all-out war – but here’s why that’s far from inevitable

Despite escalations, a full-blown conflict would be bad for both. But all this brinkmanship is diverting attention from Palestine, says Lina Khatib of Chatham House

Latin Times

Oil Prices High As Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalates

Oil prices rose on Monday after Israel's Air Force struck targets in Lebanon before the Iran-backed group fired more than 320 rockets into Israel.

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International Business Times

Israel Strikes Gaza After Lebanon Flare-up

Israel's military struck the Gaza Strip on Monday a day after truce talks in Cairo coincided with a major but brief cross-border escalation involving Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

International Business Times

Oil Prices Higher As Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalates

Oil prices rose on Monday after Israel's Air Force struck targets in Lebanon before the Iran-backed group fired more than 320 rockets into Israel.

The Independent UK

Its economy and infrastructure battered, can Lebanon afford a war with Israel?

The ferocious exchange of fire by Hezbollah and the Israeli military is raising fears of a regional war beyond the tense border

The Conversation

Israel and Hezbollah step back from war, but for how long? All eyes are now on Iran’s next move

For weeks, Israel had been anticipating a major attack from Hezbollah in retaliation for its killing of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Lebanon at the end of July.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Israeli strikes on Lebanon ‘not the end’, airline passengers get new rights, drone deliveries take off

Hezbollah positions targeted after rocket attacks; aviation white paper to outline new protections; air traffic boom ahead

The Conversation

Lebanon has made survival an art form, after decades of war and unrest

I first visited Lebanon in 1978, three years into the civil war and six years before Theodore Ell was born. I mention this because, despite the fact our experiences of this fascinating country were at different times, his impressions and judgements in his excellent new book Lebanon Days – which…

Al Jazeera

Five key takeaways from Nasrallah’s speech after Hezbollah-Israel attacks

After Hezbollah strike on Israeli intelligence site, its leader says time will tell if ‘deterrence’ has been restored.

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