Lebanon's only carnivorous plant kept safe in private nature preserve

Two decades ago, a restauranteur bought a chunk of unique land that he considered paradise — and now he's discovered just how special it is.

Lebanon

Beirut vendor's growing business bears fruit

The popular store Fadi Fruits, a family business in Beirut, has expanded rapidly over the years with a combination of local and exotic produce.

Lebanon

Israel, Hamas should adopt ‘tacit bargaining’

Much like the tacit bargaining between Israel and Hezbollah following the IDF's 1996 Operation Grapes of Wrath, Israel must now negotiate with Hamas.

Palestine

Beirut's lively graffiti scene paints political commentary in broad strokes

A new book explores how graffiti artists in Beirut skirt limitations on expression to share political criticism in the streets.

Lebanon

Hariri turns witness for MBS defense

Crowd laughs at Saudi crown prince’s joke about Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s captivity; Can Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hold the moral high ground in Jamal Khashoggi case?

Saudi Arabia

Middle East pins Oscar hopes on young directors

From Lebanon to Egypt to Tunisia, regional countries' Academy Awards nominees for best foreign language film are mostly the works of young directors and center on the lives of young adults and children.

Egypt

US warns Lebanon that Hezbollah Cabinet pick would cross ‘red line’

The Trump administration might take limited measures that are not likely to alter the fundamentals of US policy in Lebanon should Hezbollah get the Health Ministry in the new Cabinet formation.

Lebanon

Saad Hariri: loose witness in MBS prosecution

The Lebanese prime minister now has one on the crown prince; Mohammed bin Salman goes after his inner circle; Netanyahu needs Putin for possible deal on the Golan.

Saudi Arabia

Dogs get their day in Beirut

A dog festival in Lebanon urges the government to create more animal friendly policies, as well as more public spaces for the country's dogs.

Lebanon

Exhibition at Tripoli's International Fair explores time and collapse

The opening of the exhibition “Cycles of Collapsing Progress” at the Rachid Karami International Fair reignited interest in one of the most ambitious works by the influential Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.

Lebanon

How dating app helps gay community speak out on discrimation

Grindr, the primarily gay and bisexual dating application, has changed the gay, bisexual and queer community in the Middle East and North Africa and is now being used as a resource.

Lebanon

Lebanon’s next chapter: A new social contract

Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil blames “foreign countries” for “disrespect of elections” in his country.

Saudi Arabia