Experts Warn of Accelerating Forest Decline in Lebanon Amid Drought, Heat and Illegal Logging
Lebanon’s forests are facing mounting pressure from prolonged drought, recurring heatwaves, wildfires and illegal logging, experts say, as signs of…
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Israeli Gunfire Near UN Patrols in South Lebanon Wounds Peacekeeper, UN Says
Israeli gunfire near United Nations peacekeepers along the “Blue Line” border lightly wounded one peacekeeper on Friday, the U.N. Interim…
Egyptian prime minister reaffirms support for Lebanon’s stability, sovereignty
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Friday pledged Cairo’s backing for Lebanon’s stability and sovereignty during a visit to Beirut.…
UN peacekeepers hand over cleared minefield to Lebanese army
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon on Friday handed over a cleared minefield to the Lebanese army near the Blue…
Israel, Lebanon hold talks on Hezbollah disarmament, displaced villagers
Israeli and Lebanese officials held talks Friday in the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura, focusing on Hezbollah’s disarmament and the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…