Lebanon

Lebanese pound slumps to record lows as food imports reduced

The currency crisis is part of a wider economic meltdown that poses the biggest threat to the stability of import-reliant Lebanon since the 1975-90 civil war.

Lebanon’s Kafala system enables brutality against black and brown workers

The recent incidents of Ethiopian maids being dumped by their employers yet again reveals how Lebanon's unregulated Kafala system affects people of colour.

Lebanon's Aoun warns of civil war in peace meeting

President Michel Aoun cautions against bids to destabilise "security and the street" after angry protests over the Arab country's economic crisis.

Turkish intelligence operations rescue scores of hostages in 11 years

The rescue operations were mostly carried out in geographies where instability prevailed. Those rescued include citizens from UK, the Netherlands, Lebanon, France, Russia, Kosovo, Belgium, Japan, Iraq and Italy from terrorist groups.

The Caesar Act and what awaits Syria

Cutting Bashar al Assad's lifelines breathes new life into the struggle to unseat the dictator accused of war crimes.

Lebanon's financial adviser in IMF talks quits

Henri Chaoul, financial adviser to the government in talks with the International Monetary Fund, said politicians, monetary authorities, and the financial sector embark on a "populist agenda", "opting to dismiss the magnitude" of losses.

US sanctions dozens including Assad's wife in new Syria campaign

The first batch of designations target 39 people or entities, including Syrian regime leader Bashar al Assad personally as well as his wife Asma ⁠— the first time she has been targeted by US sanctions.

Diab blames opponents for Lebanon economic unrest

Prime Minister Hassan Diab accuses rivals of mounting a "coup" against his government as currency crisis deepens.

Lebanon protests continue for a second night as currency further plunges

Lebanese protestors burned roads and clash with security forces in the second night of demonstrations after the government announced the injection of money into the market.

Lebanon to pump dollars to strengthen pound after violent protests

President Michel Aoun says central bank will begin injecting dollars into market beginning on Monday in hopes to solidify Lebanese pound, following demonstrations against falling currency.

Lebanese demonstrators rekindle mass protests as pound collapses

Lebanon is in the grip of its worst economic turmoil in decades and holding talks with the International Monetary Fund to secure billions in aid.

Syria's Assad sacks PM over worsening economy

Syrian regime leader Bashar al Assad removed his prime minister of four years, as the country grapples with a stinging economic crisis and renewed protests. He is replaced by Water Resources Minister Hussein Arnous for an interim period.