Lebanon’s Hezbollah stages war games, unveils drone weapon against Israel

The exercises elicited condemnation from local parties in Lebanon.

Lebanon

How much trouble is Lebanon's Riad Salameh in after Interpol's red notice?

Days earlier, the French judiciary issued an international arrest warrant for Riad Salameh after he failed to show up at a hearing in Paris over his alleged involvement in an embezzlement case.

Lebanon

France seeks arrest of Lebanon's Riad Salameh after no-show for corruption probe

Riad Salameh, 72 years old, is currently being probed by Lebanese authorities and European countries including Switzerland over alleged money laundering.

Lebanon

Germany arrests two suspected Hezbollah members over 'recruiting activities'

Germany designated the Lebanese militant group a terror organization in 2020 and has seen its relations with Iran sour in the last year.

Lebanon

Lebanon’s angry depositors demand their money back from banks

Bank depositors staged a sit-in in Beirut to protest the banks' illegal policies imposed on their deposits amid a stifling economic crisis.

Lebanon

Lebanon's finance minister questioned by European investigators

In a first, Lebanese Finance Minster Youssef Khalil was questioned today in the case against Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh and his brother, who are accused of embezzlement.

Lebanon

Who is Lebanon's Ghada Aoun, maverick judge fired amid anti-corruption efforts?

The Lebanese judiciary’s disciplinary council expelled Judge Ghada Aoun from office over “legal violations.” Aoun has become widely known for her cases against prominent officials and politicians in the country.

Lebanon

US urges to elect a president in Lebanon 'free of corruption'

The State Department appeal comes as Lebanese politicians fail to address the country's economic crisis.

Lebanon

Explosion in Beirut suburb as Iran FM tours Lebanon's border with Israel

The explosion occurred at an apartment belonging to a man previously arrested for manufacturing explosive devices and working with foreign agents.

Lebanon

Iran FM in Lebanon, urges vote on president without 'foreign interference'

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held talks with Lebanese officials as the country faces a deepening political and economic crisis.

Lebanon

Lebanon: US senators call for electing president 'accountable to the people'

Leading US senators accuse Hezbollah and its allies of orchestrating the political deadlock in Lebanon.

Lebanon

Israel shells Hezbollah targets in Syria in latest escalation

The shelling targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Syria, local outlets reported, but the Syrian government notably has not commented.

Israel