Rumors of a withdrawal of the prime minister-designate multiply, including in his own camp

Rumors of a withdrawal of the prime minister-designate multiply, including in his own camp

No request for an appointment with Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri was made by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian who is expected to arrive...
The headquarters of the Association of Banks of Lebanon after the explosion of the Port of Beirut. Photo Credit: Libnanews.com

Association of Banks in Lebanon denounces judicial decisions targeting its members

The Association of Banks in Lebanon issued a press release on Tuesday denouncing the decisions to freeze the assets of some of its members...
Saudi Arabia bans import of any type of food from Lebanon

Saudi Arabia bans import of any type of food from Lebanon

A blow to the Lebanese food industry after Riyadh's decision to ban the importation of all types of food originating from the Land of...
The blue line, demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel, at Ras Naqoura. Photo credit: Francois el Bacha, for Libnanews.com. All rights reserved.

Resumption of talks between Lebanon and Israel

Negotiations aimed at delimiting the exclusive maritime zones between Lebanon and Israel resumed on Tuesday, May 4, with the arrival last night of American...
The number of new cases at the lowest for more than 6 months

The number of new cases at the lowest for more than 6 months

Lebanese authorities announce that only 249 people have tested positive for the COVID19 coronavirus in the past 24 hours. Despite the fact that this...
The Minister of the Economy demands lower prices of goods

The law establishing ration cards soon before parliament

The outgoing government should soon present to parliament a new bill establishing the creation of ration cards for 750,000 vulnerable families to replace the...
Two complaints filed against Riad Salamé in France (Le Monde)

Two complaints filed against Riad Salamé in France (Le Monde)

Two complaints for alleged acts of money laundering and fraud were lodged by associations against the governor of the Banque du Liban, indicates the...
Prime Minister Saad Hariri, announcing his resignation, October 29, 2019. Photo Source: Dalati & Nohra

Hariri accused of supporting the French initiative « by words and not by deeds » (Asharq...

Sources close to the French foreign minister are said to have accused Prime Minister designate Saad Hariri of not supporting the French initiative in...
Israeli show of force in Lebanese skies

Israeli show of force in Lebanese skies

The Israeli air force carried out a show of force in Lebanese airspace in violation of UN Security Council resolution 1701 guaranteeing the sovereignty...
The An Nahar building ravaged by the explosion of August 4, 2020. Photo credit: Francois el Bacha for Libnanews.com

A bitter observation of the situation in Lebanon on the occasion of World Press...

Like every May 3, Le Monde celebrates World Press Freedom Day. In Lebanon, this freedom takes on a somewhat special character, not only because...
Jean-Yves le Drian next week in Lebanon

Jean-Yves le Drian next week in Lebanon

After several announcements that France would sanction Lebanese politicians accused of delaying the formation of a new government and of corruption, the French Minister...
The Bekaa plain invaded by locusts

The Bekaa plain invaded by locusts

The sky of the Bekaa Valley is currently invaded by grasshoppers and locusts coming via Syria, in particular at the level of the localities...
The main entrance of the Banque du Liban (BDL) Photo credit: Libnanews.com, all rights reserved

Forensic audit: The President of the Republic puts pressure on the Banque du Liban

The President of the Republic indicated on Thursday on his Twitter account that the last deadline granted to the Banque du Liban to submit...
Objective of 350 million dollars in aid to Lebanon

France imposes restrictions on entry of Lebanese politicians

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves le Drian, indicated that entry restrictions to certain Lebanese personalities. It would be a question of sanctioning these...