Lebanon

Christophe Farnaud, head of North Africa and Middle East Department at the French Foreign Ministry, said Wednesday that France is ready to help Lebanon in overcoming its current crisis, a statement by the Lebanese president’s […]

Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh assured on Monday that deposits in the Lebanese banks are safe and there will be no capital control. “We are hearing a lot about capital control these days which is […]

A group of unidentified armed people fired shots and rockets at a factory for production of medical serums in Saraain El Faouqa, Baalbek, the National News Agency reported Sunday. Damage was restricted to material losses […]

The Lebanese Syndicate of Gas Stations Owners announced on Thursday that gas stations are about to run out of gasoline very soon due to the U.S. dollar crisis. The syndicate said that the Central Bank […]

Lebanon’s Financial Prosecutor Ali Ibrahim on Thursday charged General Director of Customs Badri al-Daher with the crime of squandering public funds, the National News Agency (NNA) reported. The financial prosecutor also concluded a hearing on […]

French Foreign Minister Jean Yves Le Drian on Thursday said “it’s essential” for Lebanon to quickly create a new government after Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned amid nationwide anti-government protests. “It is essential for the […]

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced resignation on Tuesday amid nationwide anti-government protests, Al Jadeed TV reported. “I tried to find a solution to our crises in the past period and to listen to people’s […]

Protests against the government’s policies have increased in Lebanon after a speech delivered by President Michel Aoun on last night. More people took to the Lebanese streets, chanting slogans against the government and asking for […]