Russia sends satellite images of Beirut port explosion to Lebanon Lebanese and Russian officials also discussed upgrading a Russian oil terminal in the Beirut port during a meeting in Moscow. Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Nov 22, 2021 An aerial view of a capsized cruise ship (right) and one of the many ships offloading grain (left) is seen on Aug. 21, 2020, in Beirut, Lebanon.
Families of Lebanese arrested for Beirut blast demand their release Several customs and port officials have been arrested and held in prison in relation to the deadly explosion, but nobody has been convicted. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Nov 13, 2021
Arab League says talks in Lebanon 'starting point' amid Gulf rift Hossam Zaki, the Arab League’s deputy chief, also offered to travel to Saudi Arabia to help mediate the diplomatic row. Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Nov 8, 2021
Economic meltdown hits Lebanese funeral industry With the economy in tatters, many Lebanese are struggling to afford basic funeral services. Rabih Damaj | Lebanon | Nov 6, 2021
Lebanon’s president, prime minister agree on plan to solve crisis with Gulf Saudi Arabia and its allies are angry with a Lebanese minister over comments he made on the war in Yemen, but the row may actually be about the influence of Iran’s ally Hezbollah in Lebanon. Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Nov 4, 2021
Saudi Arabia expels Lebanon's ambassador over Yemen comments The Kingdom has also halted imports from Lebanon. Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Oct 29, 2021
Lebanon charges 68 in relation to shooting at Hezbollah protest Six people were killed at a protest against the Beirut port explosion investigation. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 26, 2021
Food poisoning spikes in Lebanon amid fuel crisis Increased food poisoning and spoilage in Lebanon is the likely result of electricity shortages that in turn affect refrigeration and other aspects of the supply and distribution chains. AJ Naddaff | Lebanon | Oct 16, 2021
Lebanese president warns against return to 'dark page from our history' Six people were killed at a Hezbollah-led protest over the Beirut port explosion investigation, prompting fears of another civil war in Lebanon. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 15, 2021
US to give $67 million to Lebanon’s military as violence erupts in Beirut The Lebanese army deployed in the streets of the capital after at least six people were shot dead during violent protests. Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Oct 15, 2021
Six killed in shooting at Hezbollah protest over Beirut explosion probe Hezbollah blamed the Christian political party the Lebanese Forces for the attack. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 14, 2021
Beirut port probe suspended again as judge issues warrant for ex-minister Former Finance Minister Ali Hassan Khalil was sanctioned by the US government last year for corruption. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 12, 2021
Lebanese court sentences Syrian fighters to death The men partook in the 2014 attack by the al-Qaeda-affiliated Jabhat al-Nusra on the Lebanese army in the town of Arsal, according to the Lebanese military. Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Oct 5, 2021
Financial crisis endangers Lebanese zoo animals Amid the economic crisis, zoos in Lebanon are struggling to maintain the proper conditions for the animals. Nuria Vila | Lebanon | Oct 4, 2021
Lebanon raises fuel prices again The Lebanese government previously subsidized fuel prices amid the country's worsening economic crisis. Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Sep 22, 2021
AI played 'big role' in approach to pandemic, says UAE artificial intelligence minister Week in Review | Gulf | Nov 19, 2021
Trump administration’s former Syria envoy Jim Jeffrey says Turkey unlikely to invade northeastern Syria in immediate future
Martin Indyk discusses his book, Master of the Game, and reflects on Kissinger’s diplomatic legacy in the Middle East
An aerial view of a capsized cruise ship (right) and one of the many ships offloading grain (left) is seen on Aug. 21, 2020, in Beirut, Lebanon.
