Lebanon President Joseph Aoun to visit White House this month, Trump says The visit would be the first by a Lebanese president to the White House in over a decade. Lebanon
Who is Fahd Al-Dosari, Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to Lebanon? Ambassador Fahd bin Abdulrahman bin Hathloul Al-Dosari, a seasoned diplomat, arrives in Beirut as Saudi Arabia seeks to strengthen its ties with Lebanon. Lebanon
Newsletter: Daily Briefing G7 leaders urge Lebanon ceasefire G7 leaders press for a Lebanon ceasefire as scrutiny grows over Trump’s Iran deal and Israeli politics shift ahead of elections. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Why Trump’s push for Syria to confront Hezbollah is an unlikely bid Trump’s proposal faces resistance from Damascus, skepticism from experts and opposition across Lebanon’s political spectrum. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis How Iran's internal divide over Lebanon could shape US negotiations By Ali Hashem In Doha, reporting on Iran, regional politics, conflict
'Let Syria take care of Hezbollah': Trump criticizes Israel, leans on Sharaa to help in Lebanon Syria
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran says US deal requires Israeli forces to leave Lebanon By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Lebanon’s Hezbollah stages war games, unveils drone weapon against Israel The exercises elicited condemnation from local parties in Lebanon. Lebanon
How much trouble is Lebanon's Riad Salameh in after Interpol's red notice? Days earlier, the French judiciary issued an international arrest warrant for Riad Salameh after he failed to show up at a hearing in Paris over his alleged involvement in an embezzlement case. Lebanon
France seeks arrest of Lebanon's Riad Salameh after no-show for corruption probe Riad Salameh, 72 years old, is currently being probed by Lebanese authorities and European countries including Switzerland over alleged money laundering. Lebanon
Germany arrests two suspected Hezbollah members over 'recruiting activities' Germany designated the Lebanese militant group a terror organization in 2020 and has seen its relations with Iran sour in the last year. Lebanon
Lebanon’s angry depositors demand their money back from banks Bank depositors staged a sit-in in Beirut to protest the banks' illegal policies imposed on their deposits amid a stifling economic crisis. Lebanon
Lebanon's finance minister questioned by European investigators In a first, Lebanese Finance Minster Youssef Khalil was questioned today in the case against Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh and his brother, who are accused of embezzlement. Lebanon
Who is Lebanon's Ghada Aoun, maverick judge fired amid anti-corruption efforts? The Lebanese judiciary’s disciplinary council expelled Judge Ghada Aoun from office over “legal violations.” Aoun has become widely known for her cases against prominent officials and politicians in the country. Lebanon
US urges to elect a president in Lebanon 'free of corruption' The State Department appeal comes as Lebanese politicians fail to address the country's economic crisis. Lebanon
Explosion in Beirut suburb as Iran FM tours Lebanon's border with Israel The explosion occurred at an apartment belonging to a man previously arrested for manufacturing explosive devices and working with foreign agents. Lebanon
Iran FM in Lebanon, urges vote on president without 'foreign interference' Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held talks with Lebanese officials as the country faces a deepening political and economic crisis. Lebanon
Lebanon: US senators call for electing president 'accountable to the people' Leading US senators accuse Hezbollah and its allies of orchestrating the political deadlock in Lebanon. Lebanon
Israel shells Hezbollah targets in Syria in latest escalation The shelling targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Syria, local outlets reported, but the Syrian government notably has not commented. Israel
