Lebanon seeks to firm up state authority by naming new army chief, top security officials

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon appointed a new army chief and heads of three security agencies on Thursday as the government seeks to firm up state authority, especially in the country’s south, following the militant Hezbollah group’s devastating war with Israel. …

Israel says military will stay at five key points in southern Lebanon

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the Israeli military will stay at five strategic points in southern Lebanon “indefinitely,” regardless of negotiations over 13 disputed points on the border, according to The Times of Israel. During an assessment …

U.N. Warns “Entire Families” Killed in Syrian Sectarian Violence as Some Alawites Flee to Lebanon

The U.N. warns “entire families” have been killed in recent sectarian attacks in Syria’s coastal region, which is home to the Alawite community. Many have fled across the border to Lebanon seeking safety. Syrian refugee: “We stayed at home. We didn’t go …

See inside this Mt. Lebanon home that's for sale for $2.85M (photos)

Israeli army to remain at strategic points in southern Lebanon "indefinitely": defense minister

JERUSALEM, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will maintain its presence at five strategic locations in southern Lebanon "indefinitely," regardless of ongoing …

Lebanon's Industry Minister discusses investment and cooperation with foreign ambassadors

Industry Minister Joe Issa El Khoury met with the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa Johnson, to discuss the potential for American companies to invest in various sectors in Lebanon. The minister also met with the European Union Ambassador to Lebanon, Sandra …

UAE President receives delegation of supporters, organisers of 'UAE With You, Lebanon' campaign

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received at Qasr Al Bateen a delegation of supporters and organisers of the 'UAE With You, Lebanon' campaign, which was launched by the UAE in October 2024 under the …

Israeli air raids target ‘strategic weapons site’ in eastern Lebanon

Meeting at Mikati’s residence discusses Lebanon’s situation in light of Syrian developments

A broad political meeting was held at the residence of former Prime Minister Najib Mikati in El Mina, Tripoli, to discuss the current situation in Lebanon and the impact of ongoing events in Syria, particularly on northern Lebanon.   The gathering was …

Outside the cigar lounge: Breaking barriers in Lebanon’s finance sector

Gender quotas and inclusion requirements: are they just a window-dressing tool or a driver of real change?  For decades, the finance industry worldwide has been predominantly male, with Lebanon’s financial sector reflecting similar trends. Despite …