Lebanon
Israel and Lebanon reach historic agreement, paving the way to potentially rich gas exploration
Middle East
October 12, 2022
Israel and Lebanon reach historic agreement, paving the way to potentially rich gas exploration
CNN – Israel and Lebanon have reached a historic agreement, leaders on each side said separately on Tuesday, settling a…
Former Lebanese ambassador holds sit-in at Beirut bank amid new wave of heists
Middle East
October 8, 2022
Former Lebanese ambassador holds sit-in at Beirut bank amid new wave of heists
A former Lebanese ambassador held a sit-in at his bank outside of the capital city of Beirut on Tuesday, refusing…
FM stresses importance of achieving stability in Lebanon
Egypt
September 23, 2022
FM stresses importance of achieving stability in Lebanon
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed the importance of achieving stability in Lebanon and overcoming challenges facing the country. This came…
In Lebanon, armed customers rob banks to get their own money
Middle East
September 17, 2022
In Lebanon, armed customers rob banks to get their own money
Two seemingly armed and desperate Lebanese depositors held up banks on Wednesday to force access to their own money, which…
Egypt withdraws from the opening session of Arab foreign ministers meeting
Egypt
September 7, 2022
Egypt withdraws from the opening session of Arab foreign ministers meeting
The official Egyptian delegation withdrew from the meeting of Arab foreign ministers headed by Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, in protest…
Four ways the Ukraine war has impacted the Middle East
Middle East
August 29, 2022
Four ways the Ukraine war has impacted the Middle East
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – Wednesday marks six months since the Kremlin launched its invasion of Ukraine. As Russia bombs…
Forty years on, Hezbollah is isolated but more powerful than ever
Middle East
August 27, 2022
Forty years on, Hezbollah is isolated but more powerful than ever
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – Hezbollah capped off the 40th anniversary of its founding on Monday with large-scale celebrations on…
Arab countries invest the most in Egypt, UAE comes first
Business
August 21, 2022
Arab countries invest the most in Egypt, UAE comes first
The Central Bank of Egypt announced that Arab countries are at the forefront of nations investing with Egypt, with net…
Why a hostage-taker in Lebanon was hailed as a national hero
Middle East
August 15, 2022
Why a hostage-taker in Lebanon was hailed as a national hero
London (CNN) – A dramatic series of events unfolded on a bustling street in Beirut on Thursday when an armed…
Armed man takes hostages at Beirut bank demanding return of frozen funds
Middle East
August 14, 2022
Armed man takes hostages at Beirut bank demanding return of frozen funds
(CNN) – An armed man held employees and customers hostage at a bank on Beirut’s bustling Hamra street Thursday demanding…