The Takeaway: Kuwait takes lead in Gulf effort to solve Lebanon crisis Egypt, Iran, Iraq water crises; China and the Horn of Africa; Turkish pop queen under fire; Egypt’s Temple of Millions; and more … in less than 1,300 words. Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Lebanon | Jan 26, 2022 Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser al-Sabah attends a parliament session at the national assembly in Kuwait City on Aug. 18, 2020.
Lebanon signs new electricity deal with Jordan, Syria A previously announced agreement to export Egyptian gas to Lebanon has yet to come to fruition. Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Jan 26, 2022
Israel says maritime talks with Lebanon to resume next week The Israel Energy Ministry said talks would resume with its longtime foe over natural gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Jan 26, 2022
Economic meltdown drives some Lebanese to collect recyclables for a living Lebanon’s increasing poverty and lack of jobs drive desperate people to live off of selling collected recycled materials in kilos to scrapyards, shops and manufacturers. Rodayna Raydan | Lebanon | Jan 24, 2022
US Treasury sanctions Hezbollah financial network in Lebanon A US Treasury official says the department is targeting Hezbollah's "misuse of the international financial system" to raise funds for terrorism. Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Jan 21, 2022
UN agency seeks urgent support for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon The UNRWA said $87.5 million in new funding is needed to continue operations in crisis-ravaged Lebanon. Al-Monitor Staff | Palestine | Jan 19, 2022
US sanctions Hezbollah's alleged financial facilitators in Lebanon The US Treasury Department designated Adel Diab, Ali Mohamad Daoun and Jihad Salem Alame as well as their travel company. Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Jan 18, 2022
US alleviates Lebanon's sanctions concerns over energy deal US Ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy Shea provided a Treasury Department letter that addressed concerns over the energy plan's potential to violate sanctions on Syria. Al-Monitor Staff | Lebanon | Jan 14, 2022
Lebanese minister seeks economic boost with Iraq visit George Boushekian visited Baghdad this week to seek cooperation with his Iraqi counterparts and facilitate business deals between Iraqi and Lebanese entities amid Lebanon's economic crisis. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Jan 14, 2022
Economic meltdown revives forgotten occupations in Lebanon Occupations that disappeared over time, most notably that of cobbler and tailor, have been revived due to the decline in citizens’ purchasing power. Rabih Damaj | Lebanon | Jan 9, 2022
Lebanon campaigns to revive tourism amid economic crisis Several campaigns such as the "Give Lebanon a Break" one launched by the Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar sparked widespread criticism from the Lebanese, who believe it has nothing to do with their reality and the economic collapse of the country. Hanan Hamdan | Lebanon | Dec 30, 2021
Lack of electricity drives sustainability options in Lebanon With Lebanon’s deepening electricity crisis and fuel shortage, many homes and businesses have switched to solar panels to generate electricity due to widespread power cuts from the country’s unpredictable energy sector. Rodayna Raydan | Lebanon | Dec 29, 2021
Lebanon and Iraq ink defense cooperation agreement Lebanese Defense Minister Maurice Sleem is in Iraq for an official visit. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Dec 28, 2021
Economic meltdown in Lebanon leaves pets homeless In Lebanon's ongoing economic collapse, hundreds of cats and dogs are thrown into the streets every month. Rabih Damaj | Lebanon | Dec 22, 2021
Egypt ready to pump gas to Lebanon While Syria says the Arab Gas Pipeline on its territory is set and ready, Egypt announces that it is ready to export natural gas to Lebanon in the first quarter of 2022. Rasha Mahmoud | Egypt | Dec 18, 2021
Egyptian archaeologists unwrap Amenhotep I mummy, rewrite history Mohamed Saied | Culture | Jan 8, 2022
Sultan Qaboos’ environmental legacy hits economic roadblock in Oman Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jan 7, 2022
Erdogan hopes fence-mending trip to Saudi Arabia eases financial woes Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Jan 7, 2022
Attacks on US in Iraq meant to send ‘harsh’ message — without spilling blood Ali Hashem (Iran Pulse) | Iraq | Jan 6, 2022
Houthis should be part of Yemeni political solution, says Oman Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi
Prince Turki Al Faisal discusses his role in 'The Afghanistan File,' chronicling Saudi Arabia's involvement with Afghanistan from 1979-2001
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser al-Sabah attends a parliament session at the national assembly in Kuwait City on Aug. 18, 2020.
