Lebanon

Middle East markets suffer massive losses as Trump tariff effects continue

bnm Gulf bureau April 7, 2025

Middle East stock markets continued to bleed losses at the start of trading on April 7, as the effects of US tariffs on numerous countries persist.

Deadly Israeli air raids heighten risk of renewed Lebanon-Israel conflict

By Josiane Hajj Moussa for bnm Beirut bureau March 29, 2025

Tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border have escalated sharply, with Israeli airstrikes targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut and multiple towns in southern Lebanon. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children.

Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburb amid Lebanon escalation

bne Gulf bureau March 28, 2025

Israel conducted an airstrike targeting a building in the Hadath area of Beirut's southern suburb and launched multiple strikes across southern Lebanon on March 28.

Missile sirens sound in northern Israel amid Lebanon border tensions

bnm Tel Aviv bureau March 28, 2025

Missile sirens sounded in several northern Israeli communities on March 28, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirming two projectiles crossing from Lebanon.

Belarus’ president gives citizenship to Iranians, Lebanese and Syrians in surprise move

bnm Tehran bureau March 28, 2025

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree accepting 311 for citizenship, including Iranians, Lebanese and Syrians among dozens of other nationaities.

Global cereal production grows faster than populations, says OWID

bne Gulf bureau March 20, 2025

The world's population has more than doubled over the last 60 years, but global food production has managed to keep up, Our World in Data (OWID) reports.

Hezbollah attack on journalists on border condemned by new Syrian regime

bna Cairo bureau March 17, 2025

Syria's newly reformed Ministry of Information has condemned the direct targeting of a group of journalists and Al-Arabiya journalists.

Syria's neighbours condemn Israeli mission creep in Syria at Amman meeting

bna Cairo bureau March 10, 2025

Syria's neighbouring countries issued a joint statement condemning Israeli aggression against Syria and calling for its withdrawal from occupied Syrian territories.

Lebanon's rail revival paves the way for economic growth and unity

By Josiane Hajj Moussa for bnm Beirut bureau February 27, 2025

Lebanon is seeking to revive its dormant railway network, aiming to reconnect with neighbouring Syria and Iraq while positioning itself as a potential link in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Thousands mourn Hezbollah leaders at historic Beirut funeral

bnm Tehran bureau & bnm Gulf bureau February 23, 2025

Tens of thousands of mourners filled Beirut's Sports City Stadium for the funeral of Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine on February 23, in what officials called Lebanon's largest memorial service in 20 years.

INTERVIEW: Kandice Ardiel, UNIFIL's deputy spokesperson in Lebanon

Josiane Hajj Moussa for bne Beirut bureau February 17, 2025

A series of interconnected events has heightened tensions in Lebanon this weekend, beginning with a violent attack on United Nations peacekeepers that has drawn international condemnation.

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