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David Hale, undersecretary of state for political affairs, did not specify what kind of punitive actions Lebanese officials could face.
Comment: Emile Nakhleh examines how corruption has brought Lebanese society to the brink, and why the international community and its institutions must hastily re-imagine innovative ways for it to survive.
Macron urged to freeze 'doubtful' Lebanese assets
President Emmanuel Macron is being urged to freeze suspect assets held by Lebanese officials in France.
Germany to propose Beirut port reconstruction: report
Berlin will tie reconstruction funding to the formation of a new reformist government, sources said.
France: 'time has come' to up pressure on Lebanon
The French government said that "the time has come" to increase international pressure on Lebanon's deeply divided political class to form a ...
Lebanon announces third bread price hike in nine months
Lebanon hiked the price of bread for the third time in nine months, which the government blamed on a plunge in the value of the local currency.
Lebanon PM, president trade blame, as government formation delayed
Lebanon's prime minister-designate Saad Hariri and President Michel Aoun failed Monday to agree on a new government line-up ...
Lebanon cabinet talks break down, causing anger and concern
Talks on the formation of a new Lebanese Cabinet between President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Saad Hariri broke down, ...
Lebanon's wrangling leaders to meet over government formation
Lebanon's president and prime minister are set to meet on Monday afternoon to discuss the formation of a new government, although the situation ...
Lebanon PM-designate says new cabinet needed to stem crisis
Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri said that a cabinet urgently needed to be formed to deal with the country's ...
Lebanon president and PM-designate argue over govt formation
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun urged prime minister-designate Saad Hariri to either form a government "quickly" or to step ...
With Lebanon in freefall, what comes next?
The Lebanese currency hits new lows on a daily basis and the political parties are in a state of atrophy.
As Lebanon's politicians stall, its people suffer hopelessly
Comment: Lebanon's political class displays a tolerance for stalling that contrasts strikingly with the sense of urgency that the situation ...
Russian foreign minister discusses Middle East affairs with Hezbollah
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with a delegation from Lebanese Hezbollah in the midst of the worst economic crisis in Lebanon
Lebanese parliament approves World Bank loan
The approval of the $246 million loan came as the local currency tumbled to a record new low on the black market, triggering immediate protests.
Lebanon heads for blackout as electricity funds dry up
Crises-hit Lebanon could soon face total darkness if no funds are secured to buy fuel for power, a senior energy official said.
Hezbollah delegation to visit Moscow in Lebanon government push
A Hezbollah delegation is due to visit Russia’s capital on Monday, as Moscow attempts to mediate the formation of a Lebanese government
Lebanon’s caretaker PM warns of chaos as currency plunges
Hassan Diab threatened to suspend his duties if that would increase pressure for a new Cabinet to be formed.
Hariri in UAE for second visit in two weeks
The Lebanese Prime Minister-designate seeks to rally foreign support for his country, which suffers a political stalemate amid stalled ...
Hariri meets Qatari emir during visit to Doha
Lebanon’s Prime Minister designate met with Qatar’s Emir during a two day visit to the Gulf country.
Lebanon's Hariri and France's Macron discuss Lebanese crisis
Macron has been spearheading international efforts to rescue Lebanon from its deepest crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war.
With Lokman Slim's assassination, Lebanon sinks further into impunity
Comment: While Lokman Slim's killing may not lead to accountability, it will certainly not silence his comrades, writes Cilina Nasser.
Qatar's FM pledges support for Lebanon during surprise visit
Qatar's foreign minister pledged support for Lebanon throughout rebuilding Beirut but said there is no initiative for reconciliation.
Lebanese anti-Hezbollah intellectual Lokman Slim shot dead
Lokman Slim, a long-time critic of Hezbollah, had received death threats and pointed the finger to the Shiite group
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