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Lebanon

Lebanon's former PM to head to Paris, then Beirut

Amid crisis in the region, Saad Hariri will head to Beirut, after a few days in Paris.

France

Lebanon's Saad al-Hariri to arrive in France 'in coming days' with family, a source inside Presidential palace says

President Macron tries to diffuse tensions in the Middle East and invites Lebanon's ex-premier to France

Lebanon

Saad Hariri’s resignation could have 'huge consequences' for Lebanon and its neighbours

Euronews asked an expert about what the resignation of Lebanon's prime minister could mean for the region.

Lebanon

Beirut eagerly awaits return of Hariri

People in Lebanon have been expressing their support for the recently-resigned prime minister, who has confirmed he will soon return to Beirut

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Lebanon

Lebanon's prime minister speaks out for the first time about his resignation

Lebanon's prime minister, Saad al-Hariri has spoken out for the first time since his resignation a week ago, saying he would return to his country within days.

World News

Hariri mystery sparks calls for Saudi answers

Lebanon's President wants explanations about the PM's shock resignation and ongoing absence

Lebanon

UN warns any Lebanese conflict could have devastating consequences

Secretary General Antonio Gutteres joins voices calling for calm as crisis deepens since al-Hariri resignation.

World News

International concern over Middle East tensions

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he has serious concerns over escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Lebanon

Lebanon

Lebanese political crisis: the background

With Lebanon drawn into the conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia, here is a look at some of the regional issues which have fed the crisis.

Saudi Arabia

No-one is immune from crackdown, says Saudi foreign minister

Saudi Arabia has taken the world by surprise by carrying out a crack down on corruption which saw the arrest of several top-ranking officials.

World News

Saudi Arabia's proxy war with Iran intensifies

Saudi Arabia

Saudi corruption prisoners held in luxury five-star hotel

They were arrested for corruption but didn't have to give up their luxury lifestyle.

Saudi Arabia

Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims to rebrand Saudi Arabia

Young royal hopes to show his kingdom can be a leading player on the world stage.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi corruption crackdown: 'great deal of evidence gathered'

Attorney General says evidence is mounting as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman carries out widespread anti-corruption purge.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi clampdown 'widens'

Saudi clampdown reportedly widens. More reports emerge of detentions for alleged corruption.

Saudi Arabia

Who is Prince Alwaleed bin Talal?

Prince Alwaleed has been detained as part of Saudi Arabia's anti-corruption probe, to the shock of global financial centres.

Saudi Arabia

Princes are detained in Saudi anti-corruption purge

In all, dozens of people have been targeted in an unprecedented crackdown

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia intercepts missile near Riyadh

Yemen's Houthi rebels said they fired the missile and that the target was the Saudi capital's King Khaled Airport

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia will allow women to attend sporting events in stadiums

Women in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to attend sporting events in three selected stadiums from early next year. The plan is part of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's reforms laid out in his 'Vision for 2030'.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to allow women in sports stadiums

The decision gave more freedom to Saudi women, who are subject to strict gender segregation rules, after the historic lifting of a female driving ban in September