Beirut news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Beirut, Lebanon:

Politics

• Lebanon's government has approved a new budget for 2023, which includes a 10% increase in taxes to help address the country's financial crisis. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Lebanese parliament has passed a law aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Economy

• Lebanon's economy is expected to contract by 10% in 2023 due to the ongoing financial crisis and economic sanctions. (Source: Reuters)
• The Lebanese pound has continued to depreciate against the US dollar, reaching a record low of 35,000 to the dollar. (Source: The National)

Security

• A car bomb exploded in a Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut, injuring several people. (Source: BBC News)
• The Lebanese army has launched a crackdown on drug trafficking in the country, arresting several suspects and seizing large quantities of drugs. (Source: The Daily Star)

Health

• Lebanon has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the number of new cases increasing by 50% in the past week. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Lebanese government has launched a vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with the aim of vaccinating 70% of the population by the end of 2023. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Culture

• The Beirut International Film Festival has announced its lineup for this year's festival, featuring a selection of films from around the world. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Lebanese capital has been named one of the top 10 cities in the world for street food, according to a new survey. (Source: CNN Travel)

Environment

• Lebanon has launched a new initiative to reduce plastic waste in the country, with the aim of reducing plastic use by 50% by 2025. (Source: The National)
• The Lebanese government has announced plans to increase the use of renewable energy in the country, with a target of generating 30% of the country's electricity from renewable sources by 2030. (Source: Al Jazeera)