world news Lebanon votes amid economic woes and political uncertainty The Lebanese political system is complex and based on dividing religions. A voter’s choice of candidate is pre-determined based on their religion and there is little motivation for the sides to work together. 15/05/2022
no comment Ukrainians and Lebanese rally against Russia invasion in Beirut Ukrainian citizens living in Lebanon and supporters rally against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in downtown Beirut's Martyrs Square. 27/03/2022
no comment Snow in Lebanon as cold front intensifies The town of Chebaa is used to snow in January but a recent storm, which has blanketed most of Lebanon, has left the town with snowfall the town hasn't been seen in a decade. 28/01/2022
See Beirut exhibition displays restored art after 2020 port blast At the Beirut Museum of Art, a collection of restored Lebanese paintings, once destroyed by the 2020 port explosion, have gone back on display 21/01/2022
World The Middle East once again a tale of war and peace in 2021 A look back at some of the most striking images, events and news from across the Middle East in 2021. 21/12/2021
Australia Australia adds Hezbollah and neo-nazi group The Base to terror list The Australian government listed Hezbollah as a "terrorist organisation", extending an existing ban on armed units to the entire organisation. It also listed the far-right group "The Base" as a terror group. 24/11/2021
no comment Families of Beirut blast victims protest interference in probe Families of victims killed in the deadly Beirut blast mark 15 months since the explosion, protesting continued political interference in the probe into the disaster. 04/11/2021
View Europe should take action against Hezbollah's growing strength | View Europe as well as Lebanon is under threat from Hezbollah and must fully designate the group as a terrorist entity, argues the Counter Extremism Project's Hans-Jakob Schindler 15/10/2021
no comment Gunfire exchanges in streets of Beirut wounding several The Lebanese army are deployed in the streets of Beirut as gun fire exchanges turn the capital into a war zone a few blocks from the Justice Palace, where hundreds of black-clad protesters had gathered to demand the removal of judge Tarek Bitar, the lead investigator in the port blast 14/10/2021
Lebanon Deadly clashes in Beirut after protests against port explosion judge At least five people have been shot dead in Beirut during a demonstration against the judge investigating last year's deadly port explosion. 14/10/2021
Living How widespread power cuts are pushing Lebanon towards solar power Due to the worsening economic crisis, Lebanon has been grappling with total blackouts. The precarious electricity supply has accelerated a shift to solar power. 11/10/2021
no comment Beirut in the dark as power plants run out of fuel Lebanon's two main power plants were forced to shut down after running out of fuel plunging the country into darkness on Saturday. Lebanon is grappling with a crippling energy crisis made worse by its dependency on fuel imports. 10/10/2021
no comment Families protest suspension of Lebanon blast probe Families protest suspension of Lebanon blast probe 29/09/2021
Europe News MEPs want EU countries to ramp up pressure on Lebanon MEPs voted overwhelmingly to impose sanctions against the new government in Lebanon. 22/09/2021
Lebanon At least 28 killed in fuel tanker explosion in Lebanon A warehouse where fuel was illegally stored exploded in northern Lebanon on Sunday morning, killing at least 28 people and burning dozens. 15/08/2021
world news Hezbollah says rockets fired into Israel in retaliation The Israeli army says sirens in northern Israel are warning of new attacks from over the border with Lebanon on Friday. 06/08/2021
no comment Clashes at Beirut protest on blast anniversary Groups of protesters hurled stones and clashed with security forces near the Lebanese Parliament in Beirut on Wednesday, a year to the day since the devastating blast at the city's port. 05/08/2021
world news Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon in response to rockets Israel escalated its response to rocket attacks this week by launching rare airstrikes on Lebanon, the army and Lebanese officials said. 05/08/2021
no comment Lebanon artist creates debris-based sculpture at site of Beirut blast Workers construct a 25-metre-tall steel sculpture dubbed "The Gesture" by Lebanese artist Nadim Karam made from debris from the August 4 blast at Beirut's port 28/07/2021
Lebanon Lebanon's hospitals fear new COVID wave as economy begins to collapse On Friday the UN warned that clean water may soon no longer be available for more than four million people. The government is so cash-strapped it's struggling to run both water and power plants. 24/07/2021
Lebanon Lebanon's PM-designate steps down after months of deadlock Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri stepped down on Thursday, citing “key differences” with the president after nine months of political wrangling that failed to put together a government for the crisis-ridden country. 15/07/2021
People Meet the Beirutis reopening their businesses after the blast Three Beirutis describe rebuilding their hotels and cafes after the port explosion last August that ravaged Lebanon’s capital city. 14/06/2021
world news Carlos Ghosn: French magistrates question ex-Renault boss in Beirut French judges have begun questioning fugitive former auto magnate Carlos Ghosn in Beirut over suspicions of financial misconduct. 31/05/2021
Lebanon Carlos Ghosn says downfall felt like being 'hit by a bus' The former Nissan boss is facing fresh questioning by French magistrates after fleeing to Lebanon after his arrest. 26/05/2021
Lebanon What's happening in Lebanon matters to Europe. Here's why Lebanon is on the edge of falling into an uncertain and terrifying freefall. 06/04/2021
no comment Protests continue over Lebanon's crippling economic crisis Lebanese protesters continued to block major roads and highways in Beirut for a third straight day, over the crippling economic crisis in the country. 05/03/2021
