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Features Lebanon's Central Bank Governor, Riad Salameh (C), greets employees on his last working day as the head of the Central Bank in Beirut, Lebanon, 31 July 2023. (EPA)

Lebanon Turns into Haven for Lebanese Fugitives Wanted Abroad

Lebanon has become a haven for Lebanese fugitives wanted by international law. These fugitives are often dual nationals and take advantage of a Lebanese law…

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Arab World From the funeral of Fadi Bejjani, a resident of the town of Kahaleh, who was killed in the clash with Hezbollah members (AFP)

Lebanon: Christian Parties Reject Summoning of Kahaleh Residents in Hezbollah Truck Incident

Christian political parties in Lebanon refused the summoning of any of the residents of the Kahaleh region to hear their testimonies about the incident of the…

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Arab World Elias Hasrouni.

Killing of Senior Lebanese Forces Official in S.Lebanon Deepens Political, Sectarian Tensions

The killing of a senior member of the Lebanese Forces in southern Lebanon is threatening to deepen political and sectarian tensions in the country. Elias…

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Arab World People fleeing the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp

Lebanon: Political Conflicts Obstruct Ain al-Hilweh Truce

Political conflicts and regional interference obstructed the implementation of a ceasefire in the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon,…

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Arab World Advisor to the General Secretariat of the Saudi Council of Ministers, Nizar bin Suleiman Al-Aloula, met with Le Drian on Tuesday in Riyadh. (SPA)

Lebanon Awaits Le Drian’s Visit to Search for a 'Third Presidential Option'

Lebanese political circles are awaiting a visit by the French envoy, Jean-Yves Le Drian, who is expected to arrive in Beirut next week, to meet with political…

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Arab World Soldiers are seen in the Qornet al-Sawda region. (Lebanese army command)

Army Intervenes to Prevent ‘Sectarian Strife’ in Northern Lebanon

The Lebanese army contained on Sunday sectarian tensions between Christian and Muslim areas in northern Lebanon in wake of shooting over a water and farming…

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Arab World A photo posted by Salam on his Twitter account of him meeting with Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on June 15, 2023. (Twitter)

Lebanon Economy Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Reforms Needed to Seize Arab Investment Opportunities

Lebanon’s caretaker Minister of Economy and Trade Amin Salam said the country would not be able to keep pace with the investment opportunities in the region…

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Arab World Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati meets with former French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian in Beirut, Lebanon June 22, 2023. (Reuters)

Lebanese Political Forces Stand Their Ground as French Envoy Arrives in Beirut

French presidential to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian arrived in Beirut on Wednesday for talks with leaders as bitter divisions continue to plague the crisis-hit…

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