Khalil Fleihan
Arab World International Reactions Condemn Brutal Use of Force Against Protesters

International Reactions Condemn Brutal Use of Force Against Protesters

A wave of international condemnation emerged following reports of excessive force used by Lebanese security forces against protesters in Beirut. Hundreds of…

Khalil Fleihan (Beirut)
Business Lebanon: Fears over Possible Measures on Bank Depositors

Lebanon: Fears over Possible Measures on Bank Depositors

A request by Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor for extra powers to standardize banking controls has sparked fears among depositors concerning the measures Riad…

Khalil Fleihan (Beirut)
Arab World Int’l Community Criticizes Lebanon’s Failure to Form New Government

Int’l Community Criticizes Lebanon’s Failure to Form New Government

Representatives from the International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) expressed surprise on Thursday at political forces for ignoring repeated calls to…

Khalil Fleihan (Beirut)
Arab World Precautionary Measures at US Embassy, Protection Force Expected to Land in Beirut

Precautionary Measures at US Embassy, Protection Force Expected to Land in Beirut

The US embassy in Beirut has taken preventive security measures, pending the arrival of a US military force from Italy to bolster protection and counter…

Khalil Fleihan (Beirut)
Arab World Ghosn’s Appearance Before Lebanese Judiciary Awaits Interpol’s Response to Legal Loophole

Ghosn’s Appearance Before Lebanese Judiciary Awaits Interpol’s Response to Legal Loophole

Carlos Ghosn managed to disable a device that was attached to his wrist when he was allowed to leave his home, Asharq Al-Awsat learned from a diplomatic report…

Khalil Fleihan (Beirut)
Arab World Lebanon Int’l Support Group Surprised that Diab Supporters are Hindering his Mission

Lebanon Int’l Support Group Surprised that Diab Supporters are Hindering his Mission

The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) expressed surprise on Sunday over reports from its ambassadors to the country that obstacles have been set to…

Khalil Fleihan (Beirut)
Arab World Diplomats in Beirut Surprised by Decision to Postpone Parliamentary Consultations

Diplomats in Beirut Surprised by Decision to Postpone Parliamentary Consultations

Diplomatic circles in Beirut were surprised by caretaker Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s last-minute request to postpone the binding parliamentary consultations…

Khalil Fleihan (Beirut)
Arab World Pompeo Dispatches David Hale to Beirut

Pompeo Dispatches David Hale to Beirut

US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale is expected to visit Beirut this month as Lebanon suffers a deep political and economic crisis,…

Khalil Fleihan (Beirut)