Lebanese PM meets Egypt’s Sisi amid Hezbollah disarmament push: What to know Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pledged support for Lebanon’s stability and reconstruction during talks in Cairo with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Lebanon
Lebanon’s ex-Central Bank chief to be released on $20M bail: What to know Judicial authorities in Lebanon agreed to release former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh on $20 million bail nearly a year after his arrest on fraud and embezzlement charges. Lebanon
Canada: Montreal port tied to Hezbollah car trade, presence in Americas The Canadian government said Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as Sikh nationalist groups, are receiving financial support originating from Canada. Lebanon
US envoys in Lebanon as Hezbollah balks at disarmament plan Israel said it was “ready to support” Lebanon’s efforts to disarm the militant group by year's end. Lebanon
Analysis Lebanon key to Trump plan for turnaround in Middle East By Andrew Parasiliti In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, national security
Lebanon's Shura Council suspends ban on LGBTQ event Despite the court's ruling in August, the Lebanese interior minister has continued to ban LGBTQ gatherings. Lebanon
Artists from Middle East stand out in women-dominated Venice Biennale This year’s edition of the world’s longest-running art show corrects a history of gender inequality by putting female artists at its center. Turkey
Israel agrees for Qatar to drill in Lebanese maritime gas field After agreeing for TotalEnergies and Eni to go ahead with exploration drilling at the Lebanese cross-border Kana-Sidon reservoir, Israel has approved the Qatari Energy Consortium to buy the drilling rights. Israel
Lebanese turn to alternative medicine as health care costs soar Many in Lebanon are opting for alternative medicine to treat physical and psychological maladies after no longer being able to afford health services. Lebanon
Economic meltdown in Lebanon leaves schoolchildren hungry Lebanon's struggling households are finding it increasingly challenging to afford school lunches for their children due to financial constraints. Lebanon
Israel-Lebanon gas deal proceeds with TotalEnergies, Eni agreement The agreement will allow the French and Italian energy companies to move forward with gas exploration off the coast of Lebanon. Lebanon
Lebanese army conducts bank heist training The exercise follows several armed bank holdups in Lebanon by customers who are unable to access their savings. One Lebanese organization criticized the army for holding the training. Lebanon
Lebanon begins vaccination campaign as cholera cases soar The crisis-hit country’s collapsing water and sewage infrastructure has opened a breeding ground for waterborne illness. Lebanon
Olive oil prices hit record high as Lebanese currency collapses As the local currency continues to deteriorate, Lebanese are having trouble supplying olives and olive oil this year. Lebanon
Another bank held up in Lebanon despite heightened security Two more angry Lebanese depositors have taken guns into their banks to demand their trapped savings. Lebanon
More Lebanese women dodge fuel shortage on motorcycles More women in Lebanon are using motorcycles to move around the city as fuel prices are soaring amid the devastating economic crisis. Lebanon
Lebanon’s Vinifest returns as local wineries face uncertain future The Middle East’s biggest wine industry showcase returns for its 13th edition with its first full physical event in three years, amid Lebanon's harsh economic conditions. Lebanon
