Egypt sees economic cooperation with Lebanon as top priority, analyst says
Egypt’s outreach to Lebanon is guided by a broad strategic vision aimed at providing direct support to Beirut during a period of acute instability, international relations scholar Hamed Fares said…
Lebanon’s Byblos Bank launches multi‑currency wallets on BO2 app
Byblos Bank has introduced a new feature on its BO2 digital banking app that allows customers to open multiple wallets in different currencies linked to a single card. In addition…
Syria says it foiled arms smuggling attempt near Lebanese border
Syrian authorities said Wednesday they intercepted a shipment of weapons intended for smuggling into Lebanon. The Interior Ministry said security forces carried out a raid in the border town of…
Lebanon finance minister, World Bank discuss energy reform
Lebanon’s finance minister met with a World Bank delegation Tuesday to review progress on energy sector reforms and funding for electricity projects. The talks focused on the $250 million World…
Lebanese banks warn financial law draft threatens sector stability
Lebanon’s banking association has raised sharp objections to a leaked draft of the country’s financial regulation law, saying it contains “serious flaws in both substance and wording” that could undermine…
Lebanon: Beirut port sets record in container handling
Beirut’s port set a record Sunday, handling about 12,800 containers in 24 hours after receiving three ships simultaneously, officials said. It was the highest daily rate in the port’s history.…
Lebanon Tops Arab Pollution Rankings in 2025, Egypt not far behind
Lebanon ranked as the most polluted Arab country in 2025, scoring 89.4 points on Numbeo’s global index, placing it among the world’s worst. The survey measures air and water quality,…
Lebanon ministry denies report of UNIFIL gold discovery
Lebanon’s Ministry of Information has said that claims circulating online about UNIFIL forces finding a tunnel with 176 gold bars in the village of Qantara, Marjayoun, are false. The ministry’s…
Lebanon’s Touch reports surge in network use during papal visit
Lebanese mobile operator Touch said its network handled record traffic during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2025. The company said customer service teams…
UNIFIL Says Israeli Tank Fired on Peacekeepers in Lebanon
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Wednesday that Israeli forces fired on peacekeepers patrolling the Blue Line in southern Lebanon, calling the incident a “serious violation” of…