Israel-Lebanon gas deal proceeds with TotalEnergies, Eni agreement

The agreement will allow the French and Italian energy companies to move forward with gas exploration off the coast of Lebanon.

Lebanon

Lebanese army conducts bank heist training

The exercise follows several armed bank holdups in Lebanon by customers who are unable to access their savings. One Lebanese organization criticized the army for holding the training.

Lebanon

Lebanon begins vaccination campaign as cholera cases soar

The crisis-hit country’s collapsing water and sewage infrastructure has opened a breeding ground for waterborne illness.

Lebanon

Culture

Olive oil prices hit record high as Lebanese currency collapses

As the local currency continues to deteriorate, Lebanese are having trouble supplying olives and olive oil this year.

Lebanon

Another bank held up in Lebanon despite heightened security

Two more angry Lebanese depositors have taken guns into their banks to demand their trapped savings.

Lebanon

Culture

More Lebanese women dodge fuel shortage on motorcycles

More women in Lebanon are using motorcycles to move around the city as fuel prices are soaring amid the devastating economic crisis.

Lebanon

Lebanon’s Vinifest returns as local wineries face uncertain future

The Middle East’s biggest wine industry showcase returns for its 13th edition with its first full physical event in three years, amid Lebanon's harsh economic conditions.

Lebanon

Lebanon’s worsening health sector leaves patients suffering

Lebanon's health-care sector is fighting for survival amid an economic collapse, with the lives of patients at risk as critical care facilities have been falling apart and for the majority of the population affording essential medicine has become a luxury.

Lebanon

Lebanon asks TotalEnergies to start gas exploration 'quickly'

The move follows Israel and Lebanon finally reaching an agreement on their disputed sea border.

Lebanon

Culture

Lebanese streetlights continue to be people powered

Private efforts are ongoing to light the streets of Lebanon.

Lebanon

Lebanese women find sweet success with beekeeping

Beekeeping, once a niche hobby, is flourishing in Lebanon, providing women with a means of surviving the financial crisis.

Lebanon

Israel-Lebanon maritime agreement to prompt working relations

Gerald Kepes

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy trends