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Lebanon eyes austerity package to slash deficit

Hariri did not specify what measures his government was mulling but hinted the package may… Read More

Lebanon criticises US recognition of Israeli sovereignty on Golan heights

The Lebanese foreign ministry said attempts by Israel to expand its territory by way of… Read More

PM Khan discusses bilateral ties with Lebanese counterpart

They discussed bilateral ties and matters of mutual interest, including investment opportunities in Pakistan Read More

Lebanon’s Hariri says he’s not seeking revenge for father’s murder

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri said he is not seeking revenge for the 2005 car… Read More

Shakira sings at ‘magical’ cedars of Lebanon, land of her ancestors

BCHARRE: Shakira performed at the ancient cedars of Lebanon on Friday in a mountaintop concert… Read More

Brazil’s World Cup defeat sends shock waves in Lebanon

BEIRUT: Brazil's surprise defeat in the World Cup has stunned fans in the Lebanese capital… Read More

Israeli minister says ‘Lebanon equals Hezbollah’ after election

JERUSALEM: Hezbollah’s gains in the Lebanese election on Sunday show that the state is indistinguishable… Read More

Hezbollah allies gain in Lebanon vote, underscoring Iran sway

Hezbollah and its political allies won just over half the seats in Lebanon’s parliamentary election. Read More

UAE pledges $200 million to support Lebanon armed forces

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday that it will give Lebanon's armed… Read More

Lebanon PM to visit Saudi Arabia for first time since ‘resignation’

BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said he has accepted an invitation Monday to visit… Read More

10 Syrians die of cold trying to flee into Lebanon

BEIRUT: Ten Syrians have died trying to flee their war-torn country into neighbouring Lebanon after they… Read More

Hezbollah criticizes Lebanon decision to allow Spielberg film

BEIRUT: Hezbollah criticized the Lebanese government on Friday for allowing cinemas to screen Steven Spielberg's… Read More

Lebanon bans Spielberg film and Israeli adventurer biopic

Lebanese authorities have banned Steven Spielberg's latest film, political thriller "The Post", and Australian drama… Read More

Lebanon’s PM Hariri shelves resignation, easing crisis

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Saad al- Hariri on Wednesday shelved his decision to resign as prime minister… Read More

Lebanon’s Hariri arrives in France after Saudi ‘hostage’ rumours

PARIS: Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri arrived in France Saturday from Saudi Arabia, where his… Read More

Lebanon asks Saudi Arabia for explanation on PM’s absence

BEIRUT: Lebanon's president urged Saudi Arabia on Saturday to explain why Saad Hariri had not… Read More

Saudi graft purge ‘raises a few concerns’ for US ally

WASHINGTON: Saudi Arabia's mass purge of elite figures accused of corruption "raises a few concerns",… Read More

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait order its nationals to leave Lebanon

RIYADH: Kuwait’s foreign ministry ordered its nationals to leave Lebanon immediately, according to a statement… Read More

Lebanon PM resigns, says fears for his life

BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his resignation on Saturday, citing Iran's "grip" on the… Read More

Lebanon passes first budget since 2005

BEIRUT: Lebanon's parliament on Thursday approved a government budget for the first time since 2005,… Read More