News Lebanon: What is Lebanon’s ‘gap law’ that attempts to end the financial crisis?
After six years of one of the world’s worst financial crises, Lebanon’s cabinet has approved a draft law that could give depositors back their money. In 2019, the Lebanese currency began spiralling.
News Lebanon: Israeli threats to occupy or annex south Lebanon dust off a decades‑old playbook
A chorus of hawkish Israeli politicians is urging the country’s military to intensify its weekslong ground and air campaign against Hezbollah and pave the way for a more permanent presence in the ...
News Lebanon: IMF welcomes Lebanon bank law changes as ‘major step’
The IMF has welcomed the Lebanese parliament’s passing of amendments to a bank resolution law as a major step, but challenges to implementing the law could further delay recovery for an economy ...
News Lebanon: Bank clients in Lebanon won't give up trying to recover lost savings
Bank depositors in Lebanon, who lost their lifetime savings in the country's worst financial collapse seven years ago, are not giving up.
News Lebanon: World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon’s economy to contract by 6.4 percent
Conflict with Israel derails Lebanon’s economic recovery as inflation and consumer prices rise, the global lender says.
News Lebanon: World Bank projects 6.4% contraction for Lebanon’s economy
The World Bank said the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has severely disrupted Lebanon's fragile recovery, predicting a 6.4% contraction in the economy.
News Lebanon: Syria, Lebanon discuss boosting tourism investment and joint projects
Damascus, July 17 (SANA) Syria and Lebanon discussed ways to expand tourism and investment cooperation during talks in Damascus between Syrian Tourism Minister Mazen al-Salhani and Lebanese Economy ...
News Lebanon: UAE conglomerate plans legal action against Lebanon over $1.7B investment losses
BEIRUT – A conglomerate based in the United Arab Emirates said Monday it will take legal action against Lebanese authorities over a dispute regarding its investments in the crisis-hit country, saying ...
News Lebanon: Lebanon: Israeli Strikes on Financial Group are War Crimes
(Beirut) – The Israeli military’s repeated strikes on the Hezbollah-affiliated financial institution al-Qard al-Hassan in Lebanon indicate deliberate attacks on civilian structures that amount to war ...
News Lebanon: Stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch fresh records as war resolution hopes grow
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News Lebanon: Northern Lebanon airport revival brings economic hope for the region
Rene Mouawad Airport to serve Istanbul, Dubai, and Mersin as part of plans to revitalise northern Lebanon’s economy.
News Lebanon: Highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in Lebanon
What do we mean when we talk about computer and engineering jobs? Well, that depends. These positions encompass various roles dedicated to new technology development and maintenance. Take software ...
News Lebanon: Lebanon: Destruction of Infrastructure Preventing Returns
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon between October 2023 and December 2024 destroyed vast swathes of critical civilian infrastructure and public services, preventing tens of thousands of Lebanese from returning to their homes
News Lebanon: Analysis: Israel targets Hezbollah's financial arm as part of strategy to hit its popular base
Israel took its war against Hezbollah to another level by targeting its financial institution, Al Qard Al Hassan, for allegedly funding the group's military activities. But experts view the move as part of Israel's deter
News Lebanon: Analysis: Is Lebanon controlled by 'mini deep states'?
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 24 (UPI) --Once hailed as the "Switzerland of the Middle East," Lebanon has undergone an infernal descent into deeply rooted corruption, financial collapse and state failure, ...
News Lebanon: Israeli offensive emboldens Hezbollah as it claims mantle of Lebanon’s defender
Israelâs offensive in Lebanon has put Hezbollah back in the position in which it is most comfortable: Claiming the mantle of defending the Lebanese people.
News Lebanon: How The SEC’s Ethereum Nod Could Unlock A Trillion-Dollar Market
U.S. President Donald Trump congratulates SEC Chair Paul Atkins during his swearing-in at the White House on April 22, 2025. In outlining his “innovation exemption,” Atkins said new tokenized assets ...
News Lebanon: Lebanon officials pass 2026 budget, 11th year without tax increase
The Lebanon City Council approved an $18.099 million city budget for 2026 that will not include a property tax increase for residents. This will be the 11th straight year to hold the property tax rate ...
