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Lebanon Partial Clock change causes Confusion
A disagreement between political and religious authorities in Lebanon has resulted in people waking up to two different time zones. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati had announced that daylight saving would commence at the…
IMF Says Lebanon’s reforms at a standstill, poses a “very dangerous situation
IMF cautions Lebanon on dangerous situation due to unimplemented reforms and advises the government to cease borrowing from the central bank. IMF mission chief, Ernesto Rigo, calls for acceleration in meeting the conditions…
Lebanese take streets as anger grows over Economic Collapse
In the capital city, Lebanese authorities deployed tear gas against a group of demonstrators, primarily composed of retired security personnel, who had congregated near government structures to voice their grievances about the…
Lebanese Businesses are turning to Solar Energy with the help of the US.
To aid businesses affected by the collapse of Lebanon's electricity sector, the US has initiated a $20 million Solar & Renewable Energy Fund. US Ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy Shea launched the fund to help local businesses…
Lebanese Parliament fails to elect President for the seventh time
Lebanese parliament failed to elect a president for the republic in its seventh session held today Thursday in the capital Beirut as the stance of political blocs did not change.
A total of 119 deputies voted in the first round of the…
Lebanon: President Michel Aoun leaves office after six years amid financial meltdown
Michel Aoun, the 89-year-old Christian president who presided over Lebanon's cataclysmic financial meltdown and the deadly Beirut port blast, vacates the presidential palace on Sunday, leaving a void at the top of a failing state.…
Israel, Lebanon sign US-brokered maritime border deal
The two neighbors have no official relations, but a maritime agreement opens up the possibility for the exploitation of reserves in the gas-rich Mediterranean Sea.
Israel and Lebanon have officially approved a historic United…
Lebanese Parliament fails to elect President for the third time
For the third time, the Lebanese Parliament failed to elect a new President of the Lebanese Republic during a session held today, Thursday, headed by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.
A total of 119 deputies attended the session at the…
Lebanon receives final version of border demarcation agreement
Deputy Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Elias Abu Saab, who is charged with following up on the demarcation of the southern maritime border between Lebanon and Israel, in cooperation with the American mediator, confirmed the delivery of…
First case of cholera recorded in Lebanon since 1993
Lebanon faces the threat of a cholera outbreak, after dozens of cases were recorded in Syria, which puts further strain on the health sector and economic crisis as repercussions of two years of coronavirus. Lebanon’s Health Minister Firas…