Lebanon

What is the ‘Shiite duo’s’ problem with Salam’s appointment as Lebanon’s PM? Asharq Al-Awsat08:42
Aoun leading efforts to avert Shiite boycott of new Lebanese govt Asharq Al-Awsat07:56
Dr. Gilbert Achcar: 'The balance of forces in Lebanon has been radically altered' France 2407:51
Urgent financial tasks await Lebanon’s emerging government Asharq Al-Awsat08:46
Amal, Hezbollah reject non-binding consultations | Live L'Orient-Le Jour08:12
Cabinet: Game set in motion, with no one revealing their cards L'Orient-Le Jour08:22
After Salam, are Hezbollah and Amal ready to move forward? L'Orient-Le Jour08:52

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In the last half-hour

First round of non-binding parliamentary consultations concludes, second round to resume in the afternoon LBCI11:41

Lebanon pager blasts: Rinson sends mail, ends ties with Norway firm, cops close missing case Malayala Manorama11:31

In the last hour

MP Ali Hassan Khalil visits Parliament amid consultations without meeting PM-designate Nawaf Salam LBCI11:21

In the last 2 hours

Egypt reaffirms support for Lebanon’s stability Egypt Independent10:44

Lebanon PM-Designate starts talks to form government as Hezbollah, Amal consider boycott Shafaq News10:16

In the last 4 hours

Macron to visit Lebanon on Friday Naharnet09:57

After Nawaf Salam's departure, who will take over critical ICJ Palestine files? L'Orient-Le Jour09:53

Israeli army blows up homes in southern Lebanon amid cease-fire violations Anadolu Agency09:43

Lebanon needs health Christian community, ambassador to Vatican says Crux09:16

Maronite Patriarch al Rahi meets President Aoun at Baabda Palace, discuss government formation and political situation LBCI08:57

After Salam, are Hezbollah and Amal ready to move forward? L'Orient-Le Jour08:52

Urgent Financial Tasks Await Lebanon’s Emerging Government Asharq Al-Awsat08:46

What Is the ‘Shiite Duo’s’ Problem with Salam’s Appointment as Lebanon’s PM? Asharq Al-Awsat08:42

Former President Michel Aoun meets PM-designate Nawaf Salam to discuss Lebanon's challenges LBCI08:37

Cabinet: Game set in motion, with no one revealing their cards L'Orient-Le Jour08:22

Lebanon's PM-designate Nawaf Salam begins non-binding parliamentary consultations LBCI08:17

Amal, Hezbollah reject non-binding consultations | Live L'Orient-Le Jour08:12

In the last 6 hours

Aoun Leading Efforts to Avert Shiite Boycott of New Lebanese Govt Asharq Al-Awsat07:56

Dr. Gilbert Achcar: 'The balance of forces in Lebanon has been radically altered' France 2407:51

Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to New President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun UK Chinese Embassy (Press Release)07:26

Jordan's FM Ayman Safadi to visit Lebanon on Thursday: Sources to LBCI LBCI07:25

MP Michel Daher calls for a government of specialists focused on national interest LBCI07:15

Macron to visit Lebanon amid promises of renewed French support RFI07:12

MP Kassem Hachem tells LBCI: No participation in parliamentary consultations LBCI07:05

In the last 8 hours

ICJ President Nawaf Salam Resigns To Become Lebanon's PM Bernama05:37

Earlier today

Lebanon’s New Dawn – OpEd Eurasia Review01:40

AS`AD AbuKHALIL: A History of Foreign Intrigue in Lebanon Consortiumnews.com01:18

TV Ratings (14/1/25): Alex De Minaur Wins First Round Match B&T Marketing & Media01:08

Yesterday

Greek PM extends congratulations and invitation to Lebanon’s new President The Greek Herald23:22 14-Jan-25

Good news and bad news from Lebanon as Nawaf Salam elected premier Asia Times23:03 14-Jan-25

Al-Waleed bin Talal announces Four Seasons to reopen in Beirut, Lebanon Al-Monitor22:24 14-Jan-25

Lebanon: At a standstill Islamic Finance News22:00 14-Jan-25

Commentary: Why Israel can’t just ‘cut the head off’ of Hamas or Hezbollah The State, South Carolina21:10 14-Jan-25

Lebanese president calls for smooth formation of new government The Peninsula21:08 14-Jan-25

Yeshivat Merkaz Harav students celebrate injured soldier's return Arutz Sheva21:02 14-Jan-25

Lebanon Chooses Nawaf Salam, an Adversary of Israel, as New Prime Minister Foundation for Defense of Democracies20:47 14-Jan-25

Huge challenges ahead for Lebanon's new leaders, analysts say Voice of America20:43 14-Jan-25

Lebanon’s New PM Nawaf Salam Pledges to Rebuild his Shattered Nation Miami Herald20:24 14-Jan-25

Craig Murray: US Pet Now President of Lebanon Consortiumnews.com20:22 14-Jan-25

France’s Macron to visit Lebanon after new president elected The Times of Israel20:10 14-Jan-25

Craig Murray: The US Pet Now President of Lebanon Consortiumnews.com19:31 14-Jan-25

ICJ president resigns after reports of his nomination as Lebanon’s new premier Anadolu Agency19:18 14-Jan-25

Lebanon new Prime Minister vows to rebuild homes destroyed by Israel Middle East Monitor19:11 14-Jan-25

Israel army continues violations of ceasefire in Lebanon Middle East Monitor19:11 14-Jan-25

Iran News: Lebanese Leader Declares Tehran’s Regional Influence Is Crumbling National Council of Resistance of Iran19:06 14-Jan-25

Lebanon's PM designate calls for 'unity' to save war-ravaged country UPI19:03 14-Jan-25

Who is Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s PM-designate amid political shift? Al Jazeera18:47 14-Jan-25

Four Seasons in Beirut to reopen in 2026, announces Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal L'Orient-Le Jour18:24 14-Jan-25

Number of passengers at Beirut Airport decreases by 21% in 2024 L'Orient-Le Jour18:24 14-Jan-25

Judge Nawaf Salam resigns from ICJ LBCI18:20 14-Jan-25

Calls to prosecute Lebanon ex-PM Mikati over poet's extradition The New Arab18:12 14-Jan-25

Crafting a government for change: What are key steps for Lebanon's new government formation? LBCI18:09 14-Jan-25

Lebanon's ceasefire and the fate of Palestinian arms: Can Lebanon reclaim control over armed camps? LBCI18:09 14-Jan-25

From designation to government formation: President Aoun, Berri, and Salam discuss next phase LBCI17:49 14-Jan-25

PM-designate Nawaf Salam makes calls to former PMs Hassan Diab and Saad Hariri LBCI17:49 14-Jan-25

'Charter' principle: Will Amal-Hezbollah duo participate in Nawaf Salam's government formation? LBCI17:49 14-Jan-25

MP Paula Yacoubian to LBCI: Efforts were made until the last moment to prevent Joseph Aoun's election LBCI17:49 14-Jan-25

'Both my hands are extended to everyone,' Lebanon's PM-designate says Ynet News17:46 14-Jan-25

Lebanon’s new president faces uphill struggle to steer country away from brink of collapse Yahoo! UK & Ireland17:40 14-Jan-25

LBCI sources: Possible consultations boycott or participation by Amal-Hezbollah duo remains pending LBCI17:39 14-Jan-25

French envoy meets with Lebanese President Aoun to discuss President Macron’s Friday visit Anadolu Agency17:37 14-Jan-25

Hezbollah strives for financial rehabilitation Globes17:30 14-Jan-25

President Joseph Aoun discusses diplomatic relations, receives congratulations from world leaders LBCI17:18 14-Jan-25

French President Macron Will Travel to Lebanon on January 17 Asharq Al-Awsat17:12 14-Jan-25

Macron to visit Lebanon on Friday following PM appointment The New Arab17:11 14-Jan-25

PM-designate Salam 'extends hand to everyone' to rebuild Lebanon Gulf Today17:10 14-Jan-25

Can Lebanon make peace with Israel and join the Abraham Accords now that Hezbollah is shattered? Can Trump help make it … All Israel News16:35 14-Jan-25

Former PM Tammam Salam expresses support for PM-designate Nawaf Salam LBCI16:28 14-Jan-25

Tragic story of Palestinian girl never back home Mehr News Agency16:12 14-Jan-25

Iran’s regime futile efforts to whitewash its strategic defeat in Syria People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (Press Release)15:55 14-Jan-25

Lebanon's new PM says reaching out to all sides to save country France 2415:53 14-Jan-25

'The responsibility to defend Lebanon does not rest on one group,' Aoun tells Shiite dignitaries L'Orient-Le Jour15:45 14-Jan-25

ICJ President Nawaf Salam Named New Lebanese Prime Minister Democracy Now!15:26 14-Jan-25

Salam vows to 'rescue, reform and rebuild' crisis and war-hit Lebanon Naharnet15:24 14-Jan-25

Former PM Fouad Siniora meets Nawaf Salam: This critical period needs courage in decision-making LBCI15:16 14-Jan-25

Like waking from a nightmare: 'Charismatic' Joseph Aoun's Baabda video takes social media by storm L'Orient-Le Jour14:44 14-Jan-25

PM-designate Salam extends hand to Hezbollah, aims to rebuild Lebanon Jerusalem Post14:38 14-Jan-25

Mikati receives Nawaf Salam, calls for rapid government formation LBCI14:35 14-Jan-25

PM Salam calls for unity to 'rescue' and 'rebuild' Lebanon TRT World14:27 14-Jan-25

Lebanon’s new PM vows to rebuild after economic meltdown and war with Israel Irish Examiner14:26 14-Jan-25

Lebanon's Parliament to hold consultations for government formation on January 15 and 16 LBCI14:25 14-Jan-25

Lebanon's new prime minister vows to rebuild homes destroyed by Israel Anadolu Agency14:23 14-Jan-25

Lebanon’s PM-designate Nawaf Salam promises to ‘rescue, reform and rebuild’ Al Jazeera14:23 14-Jan-25

Lebanon’s new PM says he will extend state authority across entire country The Times of Israel14:14 14-Jan-25

Guterres in Lebanon Saturday for 'solidarity visit' L'Orient-Le Jour14:14 14-Jan-25

After economic meltdown and war with Israel, Lebanon's new prime minister vows to rebuild MailOnline14:04 14-Jan-25

Lebanon reconstruction: 'Donors demand transparency,' warns UN official L'Orient-Le Jour13:53 14-Jan-25

The Blue Line: A boundary between Israel and Lebanon Deutsche Welle13:53 14-Jan-25

Who is Lebanon’s new PM Nawaf Salam? Al Jazeera13:42 14-Jan-25

Nawaf Salam pledges to work 'immediately' to build 'new Lebanon' The New Arab13:38 14-Jan-25

MP Neemat Frem calls for technocratic government to preserve post-election momentum LBCI13:34 14-Jan-25

Bassil says Salam's victory 'made in Lebanon' Naharnet13:30 14-Jan-25

President Joseph Aoun during meeting with Islamic Shiite Council: If one component breaks, Lebanon as a whole breaks LBCI13:24 14-Jan-25

The Blue Line: A withdrawal line between Israel and Lebanon Deutsche Welle13:22 14-Jan-25

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun receives congratulations from Vatican and Greece LBCI12:53 14-Jan-25

Israeli drones conduct continuous flights over Beirut and southern suburbs LBCI12:43 14-Jan-25

Tarek Bitar to revive Beirut blast investigation L'Orient-Le Jour12:41 14-Jan-25

Former and acting BDL governors referred for investigation over embezzlement case LBCI12:33 14-Jan-25

The Salam surprise: A victory with many challenges ahead L'Orient-Le Jour12:21 14-Jan-25

Lebanese PM-designate Salam says his hands are extended, in nod to Hezbollah The Straits Times12:20 14-Jan-25

Lebanese PM Designate Says he is Against Exclusion Asharq Al-Awsat12:17 14-Jan-25

Salam vows unity, justice and state authority in first speech Naharnet11:57 14-Jan-25

Cardinal Parolin gathers papal reps of Mideast Aleteia11:54 14-Jan-25

Lebanon's PM-designate Nawaf Salam pledges to build 'modern' state; seeks justice for Beirut blast victims, depositors… LBCI11:52 14-Jan-25

Lebanon's First Lady Neemat Aoun addresses the press, affirms commitment to rebuild South Lebanon LBCI11:52 14-Jan-25

Nawaf Salam accepts nomination as Lebanon's prime minister, commits to rebuilding and reforms L'Orient-Le Jour11:51 14-Jan-25

Lebanon Names ICJ Chief As Prime Minister In Latest Blow To Iran Radio Free Europe11:43 14-Jan-25

Lebanon's PM-designate Nawaf Salam makes first remarks following nomination, vows to build a 'modern' and 'just state' LBCI11:22 14-Jan-25

Can Hezbollah still receive weapons despite war in Lebanon, fall of the Syrian regime? L'Orient-Le Jour11:21 14-Jan-25

The case for Massad Boulos The Arab Weekly11:02 14-Jan-25

Geagea calls on Hezbollah to send arms to Iran, sell them or give them to army Naharnet10:56 14-Jan-25

Lebanon – Appointment of the President of the Council of Ministers (14 Jan. 2025) French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Press Release)10:44 14-Jan-25

Lebanon's Grand Mufti congratulates Judge Nawaf Salam on PM designation LBCI10:41 14-Jan-25

Joseph Aoun: A modern echo of ‘Chehabism’ L'Orient-Le Jour10:40 14-Jan-25

President Xi Jinping sends congratulations to new Lebanese president CGTN10:28 14-Jan-25

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Lebanon, facing a severe economic crisis since 2019, struggles with political stalemates and financial turmoil, including a massive currency devaluation and soaring poverty rates.

Recent tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border have escalated, with Hezbollah and Israeli forces engaged in the deadliest exchanges since the 2006 war, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.

Beginning the 20th Century as a subdivision of the Ottoman Empire, Lebanon became a French Mandate after the First World War until its independence in 1943. Lebanon has been rocked by turmoil and crises, including the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990) and subsequent occupations by Israel and Syria.

Recent years have seen the Cedar Revolution in 2005, the 2011 Lebanese protests, and the 17 October protests in 2019. Currently, Lebanon grapples with a liquidity crisis, with the Lebanese Pound devalued by over 98% since 2019, amidst ongoing negotiations with the IMF for financial assistance. The recent escalation on the Lebanon-Israel border, involving Hezbollah and Israeli forces, intensifies regional instability.

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