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Amid a serious economic crisis and lack of assistance towards refugees, Syrians in Lebanon celebrate Ramadan in poverty.
The vote will be the second presidential election to be held since the Assad regime began its brutal crackdown on protesters a decade ago.
Hezbollah is preparing for the economic collapse of Lebanon, importing fuel, food, and medicine from its allies in Syria and Iran, and issuing ration cards in its traditional strongholds.
Lebanon's fuel shortages, which have in recent weeks prompted a spike in prices, have been blamed on smugglers exporting subsidised supplies into war-torn Syria.
The US is prepared to broker maritime talks between Lebanon and Israel as the two countries clash over maritime activities.
In-depth: The hardships of life in refugee camps during the pandemic have exacerbated tensions between residents, local populations and the authorities managing them.
Those released include port employees and an officer who had warned top officials prior to the explosion.
Israel has given a Greek firm rights for exploration in waters claimed by Lebanon.
Dogs are being used to sniff out Covid-19 infections at airports in Dubai, Helsinki and Syndey.
The Syrian pound has lost more than 98 percent of its value since the start of the country's uprising in 2011.
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