Ex-Iraqi MP Ahmed Alwani found dead in Lebanon: What to know Ahmed al-Alwani was a prominent leader of anti-government protests by Iraqi Sunnis in 2013, and was released from prison last year. Iraq
Lebanon replaces Detroit consul expelled over 1983 Marines attack posts Lebanon's consul general in Detroit, Ibrahim Charara, left the United States after the State Department declared him persona non grata over a 2021 social media post in which he praised the suicide attack that killed hundreds of US Marines in Beirut in 1983. Lebanon
Lebanon files charges against 2 Hezbollah members as UNIFIL prepares to withdraw The move comes amid growing security concerns in the south less than two months before the UNIFIL mandate expires. Lebanon
Syria foils Hezbollah-linked plot to attack Homs refinery: What to know Syrian authorities have intensified a crackdown against Hezbollah’s alleged plans to launch attacks inside Syrian territory as well as smuggling attempts. Syria
Analysis 'The problem and the solution': Netanyahu-Sharaa call exposes Israel's Syria dilemma By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Banks burn in Lebanon as exchange rate falls to historic low Lebanese banks were already on strike and the government’s interventions have failed to alleviate the economic crisis. Lebanon
Meet Lisa Johnson, US nominee to be ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson has a background fighting the drug trade, which could relate to Lebanon’s role as a transit point for illegal Captagon. Lebanon
Explainer: What is behind Lebanon's new exchange rate? There are multiple exchange rates between the Lebanese pound and the US dollar, and the official rate being below the black market rate helps financial institutions pass on their losses to the public. Lebanon
Middle East corruption rankings: Syria most corrupt, UAE least, Turkey slipped Corruption remains rampant across the Middle East and North Africa, Transparency International reports, with the region’s average score in combating corruption hitting a new low of 38. Turkey
Qatar's energy giant cements Lebanon deal, substituting Russia The Qatari firm officially took over the stake previously held by a Russian company. Legacy: Gulf
Meet judge Tarek Bitar, rattling Lebanon's political class in Beirut blast probe The leading investigative judge into the Aug. 4 Beirut port blast has come back after a 13-month stall, rattling the political and judicial establishment. Lebanon
Culture UNESCO lists two locations in Lebanon, Yemen as heritage sites in danger In an urgent session on Wednesday, UNESCO named two sites from Lebanon and Yemen to its List of World Heritage in Danger, calling for their immediate preservation. Lebanon
Qatar's energy giant joins Lebanon gas exploration group France’s TotalEnergies, which is also part of the consortium, said they hope to start drilling in Lebanese waters for oil and gas in 2023. Lebanon
Lebanon's prosecutor retaliates, charges judge investigating Beirut port blast The latest charges made by Beirut port explosion Judge Tarek Bitar against Lebanon’s key political figures has angered many in the political elite who banned him from travel on Wednesday. Lebanon
US sanctions Hezbollah financial adviser in Lebanon The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Lebanese economist Hassan Moukalled, his two sons and his money-exchange business. Lebanon
Lebanon's blast investigator charges former PM Diab, senior security officials Among those charged are Prosecutor General Ghassan Oweidat, the head of Lebanon's domestic intelligence agency Major General Abbas Ibrahim, former army commander Jean Kahwaji, and other current and former security and judicial officials. Lebanon
Lebanon's army 'on alert' following border tension with Israel The Lebanese army is on alert following rising tensions with Israeli forces at the border. Israel
