Lebanon
Bank ABC acquires Blom Bank Egypt for $480 million – sources
Business
January 15, 2021
Bank ABC acquires Blom Bank Egypt for $480 million – sources
CAIRO (Reuters) – Bahrain’s Bank ABC completed its purchase of the Egyptian subsidiary of Lebanon’s Blom Bank for $480 million…
Lebanon begins all-day curfew as virus spins out of control
Middle East
January 14, 2021
Lebanon begins all-day curfew as virus spins out of control
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities began enforcing an 11-day nationwide shutdown and round the clock curfew Thursday, hoping to limit…
World Bank approves cash assistance to crisis-struck Lebanon
Middle East
January 13, 2021
World Bank approves cash assistance to crisis-struck Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — The World Bank approved a $246 million loan to Lebanon to provide emergency cash assistance to nearly…
Interpol issues notices over Lebanon’s massive port blast
Middle East
January 12, 2021
Interpol issues notices over Lebanon’s massive port blast
BEIRUT (AP) — Interpol has issued a wanted notice for two Russians and a Portuguese man over explosive material that…
Lebanon tightens lockdown, imposes 24-hour curfew, as hospitals buckle
Middle East
January 12, 2021
Lebanon tightens lockdown, imposes 24-hour curfew, as hospitals buckle
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon announced a tightening of its lockdown on Monday, introducing a 24-hour curfew from Thursday as COVID-19…
Lebanon considers tighter lockdown amid coronavirus surge
Middle East
January 11, 2021
Lebanon considers tighter lockdown amid coronavirus surge
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister said Monday the country has entered a “very critical zone” in the battle…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah blasts US democracy over Capitol riot
Middle East
January 10, 2021
Lebanon’s Hezbollah blasts US democracy over Capitol riot
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said on Friday the assault by President Donald Trump’s supporters…
Lebanon begins new lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases
Middle East
January 7, 2021
Lebanon begins new lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon began a 25-day nationwide lockdown Thursday to limit the spread of the coronavirus as infections hit…
In Beirut, a bronze bust of Iran general sparks controversy
Middle East
January 7, 2021
In Beirut, a bronze bust of Iran general sparks controversy
BEIRUT (AP) — The unveiling of a large statue in Beirut of an Iranian commander killed by the US last…
As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown
Middle East
January 4, 2021
As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is gearing up for a new nationwide lockdown, as officials vowed Monday to take stricter measures…