Lebanon
By John Glover In a world marred by political turbulence and deep divisions, there emerge individuals who shine as beacons of hope, wholeheartedly devoting their...
Authorities on alert as ‘hundreds’ of Syrian refugees expected from Lebanon (Updated)
Coastal authorities were on alert on Tuesday following information that a boat with 95 irregular migrants was the first of an organised wave of hundreds...
Lebanese army says it exchanged tear gas, smoke bomb fire with Israel
Lebanon’s army said it fired tear gas at Israeli forces over the border on Saturday in response to smoke bombs fired at its troops, though Israel said...
Israel sees south Lebanon airport as Iran-backed springboard for attacks
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant accused Iran on Monday of setting up an airport in southern Lebanon to enable attacks against Israel. Israel is troubled...
Lebanon moves to ban ‘Barbie’ film for ‘promoting homosexuality’
Lebanon’s culture minister moved to ban the film “Barbie” from cinemas, saying it “promotes homosexuality” and contradicts religious values. Minister Mohammad Mortada is backed by...
Thirty-six migrants returned to Lebanon
The police announced the return of a total of 36 migrants who had arrived in Cyprus from Lebanon on Thursday. They had arrived in two...
Deadly clashes in Palestinian camp in Lebanon rage for third day
Hundreds of residents of a main Palestinian camp in Lebanon fled on Monday as fighting between mainstream faction Fatah and radical Islamists raged for a...
Police representative charges boat carrying migrants not safe (Updated)
A boat licensed to carry 54 people was used to transport 73 irregular migrants back to Lebanon along with 80 police officers overseeing the operation,...
Police allay safety fears over repatriations by sea between Cyprus and Lebanon
The police leadership has sought to allay fears coming from the union Isotita that officers lives were being put in danger when they are required...
Lebanon’s central bank to phase out Sayrafa exchange platform
Lebanon’s central bank will decommission the controversial exchange platform known as Sayrafa after governor Riad Salameh’s 30-year tenure ends this month, one of the institution’s...