Tag: Lebanon

Afghanistan: Taliban reopen female schools in Herat
- By Alaina
- . September 1, 2020
With backing of majority of MPs, Lebanon has appointed the former ambassador to Germany, Mustapha Adib as the new Prime Minister. French President Emmanuel Macron

On the eve of Macron’s visit, Lebanon gets new PM
- By Alaina
- . September 1, 2020
A consensus was finally reached among Lebanon’s political elite on the next Prime Minister who will guide the country out of the critical situation it

Top US diplomat for Middle East proceeds for tour to Kuwait, Lebanon and Qatar
- By Alaina
- . August 31, 2020
US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker on Friday departed from Washington for a 8-day visit to three countries in the

Libya Presidential Council suspends Foreign Minister Najla Al-Mangoush
- By Alaina
- . August 31, 2020
The devastating blast in Beirut on August 4 left entire country of Lebanon shaken up and would be recorded as the country’s turning point in

Middle Eastern rich people’s profits during COVID-19 enough to pay Beirut blast repair bill, Oxfam shows
- By Alaina
- . August 29, 2020
The assets of the twenty-one richest people in the Middle East have improved by more than double the amount needed to reconstruct explosion-stricken capital of

Israel comes down on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
- By Alaina
- . August 27, 2020
In addition to being engaged with Hamas along the Gaza border, Israel is now striking Hezbollah targets on the Lebanese border. Responding to shots fired

Amid protests for revolution, Lebanon’s ruling class continues to control the system
- By Alaina
- . August 26, 2020
The devastating blast at Beirut’s port on August 4 sent shock wave across Lebanon, affecting thousands of life in the aftermath. Notedly, the responsibility of

Lebanon approves state of emergency; rights groups raise concerns over threat to freedom
- By Alaina
- . August 17, 2020
Lebanese Parliament on Thursday approved a state of emergency in the aftermath of widespread protests across the country against the mishandling of national affairs by

Can France create change in Lebanon?
- By Alaina
- . August 13, 2020
France has stepped up with aid and comfort after the deadly blast in Beirut but how much change can it really usher in? Just two

International community comes together for Lebanon
- By Alaina
- . August 10, 2020
Following last week’s blast in Beirut, a donor conference held for Lebanon’s benefit has seen pledges of nearly 250 million euros. Over 250 million euros