Lebanon’s air pollution nears alarming level

Under new austerity measures and budget cuts, Lebanon’s Ministry of Environment was forced to close its air monitoring stations across the country, raising the concerns of experts amid high levels of pollution.

Lebanon

Will this mall put Beirut's fruit vendors out of business?

A new mall for produce, scheduled to be opened next year, will test Beirut's attachment to traditional markets and street vendors.

Lebanon

Iraq plans to launch pipelines to export oil through Jordan, Syria

Iraq plans to diversify its oil exports via new pipelines through Jordan and Syria.

Iraq

Meet the 'fast and furious' of Lebanon

Leila Nasrallah developed a passion for cars and driving at the age of 13 and today has helped assemble a community of fellow enthusiasts who meet every day to talk cars, race each other and drift.

Lebanon

Is Lebanon caught in the crossfire of the current US-Iranian standoff?

With Iranian-backed Hezbollah playing a role in Lebanon's government, how much might the country suffer in case of a military confrontation between Washington and Tehran?

Iraq

Why Lebanon is against Kushner's deal of the century

Lebanon supports the two-state solution for Palestinians and rejects the Trump administration's economic deal of the century.

Palestine

Baalbek: symbol of power or living city?

The “Baalbek: Archives of an Eternity” exhibition collected an unprecedented number of objects from the ancient Lebanese city, exploring the interplay of power and people through the millennia.

Lebanon

Russian diplomats sweep through Lebanon, Iraq, Syria

Russia's Syria envoy Alexander Lavrentiev and others recently paid important visits to the Middle East to present Russia’s refugee plan and discuss the latest regional developments.

Iraq

Russia offers to mediate in Syria-Lebanon maritime border dispute

With its bid to mediate a Lebanon-Syria maritime dispute, Moscow is opening a new venue for engagement in the Levant.

Lebanon

Trump may chicken out on Iran, frets Israel

Israeli security officials are getting worried that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could spill over into Israel through an attack by Hezbollah on the northern border.

Israel

Centuries on, Lebanese national liquor still makes eyes water

Lebanon's beloved arak is similar to other anise-based drinks like Greek ouzo or Turkish raki, but it still enjoys a distinct and proud local tradition.

Lebanon

How formerly embattled Tripoli neighbors are now struggling together

Several NGOs and local government are helping residents in two Tripoli neighborhoods to overcome years of animosity and hostilities between them, and progress has been made, but more governmental assistance is needed to pull them out of crisis.

Lebanon