Lebanon News » Beirut News Lebanon » Beirut » Government: Hezbollah funding plan indicates a new challenge to Lebanon’s government
The reported $200m in aid from Iran to Hezbollah has put the Lebanese government under increased pressure from the US.
News Lebanon » Beirut » Government: Tensions continue to mount in Lebanon as Hezbollah challenges Beirut’s authority
Lebanon's Grand Jaafari Mufti issued a statement during his sermon on Friday, insisting that Beirut’s actions against Hezbollah were a threat to Lebanese sovereignty.
News Lebanon » Beirut » Government: Are Lebanon's Shiites turning their backs on Hezbollah?
A dramatic poll has sparked a war of competing narratives in Beirut: 66% of Shiites support transferring Hezbollah's weapons to the state, while 71% say the ...
News Lebanon » Beirut » Government: Qatar pledges a lifeline for Lebanon's economy, power grid and reconstruction in the south
Qatar will continue to support the Lebanese army “as a national institution that safeguards the country’s security, unity and stability," Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani ...
News Lebanon » Beirut » Government: Hezbollah: Lebanon risks civil war if government enacts disarming plan
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug. 15 (UPI) --Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem issued a strong warning to the Lebanese government against moving forward with its plan to disarm the Iran-backed militant group, ...
News Lebanon » Beirut » Government: Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies
BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli airstrike slammed into a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital near key government and diplomatic buildings late Monday, killing at least five people as the ...
News Lebanon » Beirut » Government: Is Beirut back from the brink? Despite challenges for the Lebanese government, the city is getting its buzz back
“Did you see?” asks a friend when we arrive in Beirut. “There are now lanes on the airport highway and the traffic lights are working.” Driving into the Lebanese capital certainly feels different from ...
News Lebanon » Beirut » Government: Lebanon’s PM vows thorough investigation after explosives-laden truck seized at checkpoint
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has vowed to pursue suspected Hezbollah members involved in transporting explosives to Beirut ...
News Lebanon » Beirut » Government: Lebanon’s government proposes reforms as huge protests hit their fifth day
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s government announced measures on Monday to calm massive protests that erupted last week as public outrage over endemic corruption and the country’s flailing economy boiled over.
News Lebanon » Beirut » Government: Exclusive-Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock
The United Nations aviation agency has found Lebanon's main airport lacks valid certification, according to a report summary seen by Reuters, in a setback to US President Donald Trump's move to revive ...