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Poverty in Lebanon's 'city of billionaires' drives deadly migration

In the city from which Lebanon's richest politicians hail, the poorest residents once again mourn their dead.

Reuters

Lebanon banks will remain shut indefinitely after ‘heists’

Banking association says it’s too dangerous to open after depositors began entering branches and demanding their money.

Al Jazeera

Mikati Urges Int’l Community to ‘Facilitate’ Lebanon Presidential Election

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that US mediation efforts for Lebanon and Israel to demarcate maritime…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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U.S.'s Blinken urges timely presidential election in Lebanon -statement

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged timely presidential elections in Lebanon in a meeting with that country's prime minister,…

Reuters

Blinken: US Will Continue to Work with Lebanon for Peace and Prosperity

The United States stressed on Tuesday that it will “continue to work with Lebanon for peace and prosperity.” US Secretary…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanese Rejoice after Mayyas Win 'America's Got Talent'

Lebanese celebrated the local dance troupe Mayyas on Thursday after it won the "America's Got Talent" TV contest, stoking joy…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US envoy needs more time in Lebanon-Israel maritime dispute

The U.S. envoy mediating between Lebanon and Israel over the two countries' disputed maritime border says some progress has been…

The Independent UK

Lebanon: Aoun Says Caretaker Govt Unqualified to Run President’s Tasks

Lebanese President Michel Aoun stressed on Wednesday that the current caretaker government is incapable of running the duties of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanese Delegation Heads to Iran to Acquire Fuel as 'Gift'

The Lebanese government is preparing to send a technical delegation to Iran to negotiate acquiring "free" fuel to ease the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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‘They Made Us Proud’- Crisis-Hit Lebanon Qualify for Basketball World Cup

Crisis-hit Lebanon qualified for the Basketball World Cup on Monday for the fourth time in their history after beating India…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon: Aoun, Mikati Hold Unfruitful Meeting amid Disagreement over Govt Lineup

A meeting on Wednesday between President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati failed to advance the talks over the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon's Electricity Company Obstructs Work of State Institutions

Hallway windows leading to the office of Lebanon’s prime minister in the Grand Serail in central Beirut are covered with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon: Dispute over Powers to Handle Refugees' Return Erupts between Ministers

Dispute over the jurisdictions to handle Lebanon’s problematic file of the return of Syrian refugees erupted on Thursday between caretaker…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Lebanon: Aoun, Mikati Resume Government Formation Talks

Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati has resumed talks with President Michel Aoun on forming a government following weeks of deadlock over…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq Extends Lebanon Fuel Deal for One Year

Iraq's government has agreed to continue supplying Lebanon's electricity company with heavy fuel oil for another year, Lebanon's caretaker prime…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rahi: Shameful Delay in Cabinet Formation Causing Lebanon's Decay

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi said on Sunday it is "shameful" that Lebanese politicians have yet to form a new cabinet…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Shameful' delay in cabinet formation causing Lebanon's decay, top Christian cleric says

Lebanon's top Christian cleric said on Sunday it is "shameful" that politicians have yet to form a new cabinet nearly…

Reuters

‘Massive’ Progress Made in Lebanese-Israeli Maritime Border Deal

The US mediation in the maritime border dispute between Lebanon and Israel made a new breakthrough on Monday. Caretaker Foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon’s Ordeal: From Civil Strife to Economic Collapse

Lebanon marks the second anniversary on Thursday of the Beirut port explosion that killed 215 people and is widely seen…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Lebanon's ordeal: from civil strife to economic collapse

Lebanon marks the second anniversary on Thursday of the Beirut port explosion that killed 215 people and is widely seen…

Reuters

Silos at Blast-Hit Beirut Port at Risk of Collapse, Warns PM

Grain silos at Beirut's blast-hit port are at risk of collapsing after a fire this month, Lebanon's caretaker prime minister…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Silos at blast-hit Beirut port at risk of collapse: PM

Beirut (AFP) - Grain silos at Beirut's blast-hit port are at risk of collapsing after a fire this month, Lebanon's…

AFP

Lebanon's Parliament votes to spend World Bank loan on wheat

Lebanese lawmakers have voted to use a $150 million World Bank loan to import wheat for its cash-strapped country

The Independent UK

Judge and security forces raid Lebanon's central bank

A Lebanese investigative judge and security personnel have raided the Central Bank in a probe against the country's embattled governor

The Independent UK

Lebanese PM: Agreement Needed on New C.bank Chief Before Probe Takes Course

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati said on Tuesday a political agreement on a new central bank governor was required before…

Asharq Al-Awsat