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Lebanon

Syria's civil war has cost it over $130 billion in lost physical capital. Getty

A roadmap for post-conflict economic recovery in the Middle East

CommentApril 07, 2025

Israel has mounted almost daily attacks on Lebanon since a ceasefire was reached in November. AFP

Two dead in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon

MENAApril 06, 2025

Tarek Atouli says his exhibition At-Tariq seeks to show that 'there is so much richness to gain out of hospitality, in opening your door'. Photo: TBA21

Lebanese artist Tarek Atoui opens a door to musical heritage of Atlas Mountains

Art & DesignApril 06, 2025

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun, right, speaks with US deputy special envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus on Saturday. AFP

US special envoy visits Lebanon to press for Hezbollah disarmament

MENAApril 05, 2025

Lebanon's new government has promised to reform the economy, which is still reeling from years of financial crisis and a recent war with Israel. Nick Donaldson / Getty

Will Lebanon's elites finally get out of the way of the country's reform agenda?

CommentApril 04, 2025

Lebanon's new central bank governor Karim Souaid speaks during a handover ceremony in Beirut on Friday. EPA

Lebanon's new central bank chief vows to combat money laundering

MENAApril 04, 2025

Druze leader Walid Jumblatt is seen by his allies, and his foes, as Lebanon's political wizard. AFP

Lebanon's Jumblatt on confronting Israel and giving Syria's new leader a chance

MENAApril 03, 2025

The National

Shadi's take on Israel's latest bombardment of Beirut

CartoonApril 01, 2025

Emergency workers at the site of an Israeli strike in Dahieh, Beirut, early on Tuesday. AP

Three killed as Israel strikes Beirut for second time

MENAApril 01, 2025

Imad Abu Zureiq, centre in right image, was welcomed to the presidential palace by Ahmed Al Shara. Photo: SANA / AFP

Captagon smuggler welcomed by regime in Syria despite crackdown

MENAMarch 30, 2025

Getty/ Nick Donaldson

Happiness matters - but fleeting emotions make poor policy targets

CommentMarch 28, 2025

Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman with Syrian Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and Michel Menassa, Lebanon's Minister of Defence, in Jeddah. SPA

Saudi Arabia hosts long-awaited meeting between Lebanese and Syrian defence ministers

MENAMarch 28, 2025

Karim Souaid is expected to play a key role in Lebanon's economic recovery after being appointed governor of the central bank. Lebanese Presidency / AFP

Karim Souaid faces daunting task in Lebanon rescue

MENAMarch 27, 2025

A protester outside a Bank Audi branch in Beirut in 2023. Lebanese have been gripped by poverty after plunging into a financial crisis in 2019. AP Photo

First permanent Lebanese central bank chief appointed since Salameh

MENAMarch 27, 2025

Syrian troops gather in a village close to the Lebanese border, where recent fighting took place. AP

Syria delays Lebanese Defence Minister's visit to Damascus

MENAMarch 26, 2025

People attend a mass funeral of Hezbollah fighters who died during fights with the Israeli army before the ceasefire, in Kfar Kila village, southern Lebanon, this month. EPA

Why any plans on Israel’s part to normalise ties with Lebanon would be a no go

CommentMarch 26, 2025