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Auditors have been given new information to help them with their forensic audit of the Bank of Lebanon, which is required to secure funding.
The severed relationship between Banque du Liban and foreign correspondent banks will make it tough for Lebanon to transfer foreign payments and purchase basic goods from abroad.
US denies weighing sanctions against Lebanon Central Bank chief
Anti-corruption expert Gina Chammas criticised the US and international institution for working with corrupt Lebanese officials for over three decades.
Lebanon to start reviewing banking sector amid economic crisis
Lebanon's central bank was to start reviewing the country's banks as it faces international pressure for banking sector reform amid its worst ...
UAE sheikh's investment in Israeli soccer club on hold
Sheikh Al-Nahyan has put on hold, his investment in the notorious Beitar Jerusalem soccer club, after it was announced that an audit of ...
Lebanon central bank governor denies transfer of capital
Riad Salameh has denied charges of aggravated money laundering in connection with possible embezzlement.
Dozen US senators plan to oppose Biden certification
Despite dozens of court rulings and officials finding no widespread voting problems, Ted Cruz is leading a team of senators desperate to derail ...
French investigators to question Carlos Ghosn in Lebanon
The official gave no specific date or details of what information the investigators would seek from Ghosn.
Lebanon parliament clears way for BDL forensic audit
The audit is a key demand of international donors.
Donors say Beirut's recovery will cost $2.5 billion
International donors outlined a $2.5 billion response plan to the devastating port blast in Beirut, Lebanon.
France looks to rally aid for Lebanon
Wednesday's meeting will reportedly concern the use of urgent aid, father than substantial financial pledges to a country one French official ...
World bank warns of 'prolonged depression' in Lebanon
The World Bank has urged Lebanon to swiftly form a reform-minded government.
Lebanon parliament calls for unhindered public sector audit
Lebanon's parliament voted in favour of a sweeping financial audit of state institutions.
Trump tries to leverage power to subvert Biden win
Donald Trump remains defiant in the face of Biden's recent presidential victory.
Georgia Secretary of State certifies election for Joe Biden
Georgia has provided confirmation that Joe Biden won the state.
Forensic audit firm drops Lebanon over missing data: presidency
A New York-based firm pulled out from the audit after Lebanese authorities failed to hand over essential documents on time.
Biden denounces 'irresponsible' Trump fight to reverse election
Trump has sent 'damaging messages' to the rest of the world about how American democracy functions, Biden said.
Georgia recount expected to affirm Biden win
Georgia is expected to confirm President-elect Joe Biden as the state's winner, as President Donald Trump doubles down on his baseless claims of ...
Georgia to release report on presidential race hand tally
Georgia will release its tally to put to rest criticism from Trump and his allies over voter counting.
Lebanon to introduce digital currency
Lebanon has become the latest country to introduce a new digital currency.
Hariri's return: the fruit of a counterrevolution
Comment: By returning Hariri to the premiership, Lebanon's ruling class has completed a counterrevolutionary cycle that started with his ...
Lebanon gets more time to meet audit demand
Lebanon has been given three more months to provide data for a forensic audit of the central bank after failing to meet a deadline
Lebanon begins consultations to pick new prime minister
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun is holding meetings with the country's parliamentarians to name a new prime minister.
Lebanon's exit from crisis hinges on new PM: president
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said the country's next prime minister will have to lead reforms and battle corruption.
The audit approval follows months of international pressure.
A 26-year-old in Lebanon became the fifth person to commit suicide in the economy-stricken country.
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