Lebanon news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Lebanon:

Politics

• Lebanon's government has been in a state of paralysis since October 2019, with the country facing a severe economic crisis. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Lebanese parliament has failed to elect a new president, with the country's political leaders unable to agree on a candidate. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Lebanese government has announced plans to hold early parliamentary elections in May 2022. (Source: Reuters)

Economy

• Lebanon's economy is facing a severe crisis, with the country's currency having lost over 80% of its value since 2019. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The Lebanese government has implemented a series of austerity measures, including a value-added tax (VAT) increase, to try to stabilize the economy. (Source: The Guardian)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $3 billion loan to help Lebanon address its economic crisis. (Source: IMF)

Security

• Lebanon has been experiencing a surge in violence, with clashes between rival militias and armed groups reported in several areas. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The Lebanese army has launched a crackdown on armed groups in the country's north, following a series of attacks on security forces. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United States has imposed sanctions on several Lebanese individuals and entities accused of supporting terrorism. (Source: US Department of the Treasury)

Health

• Lebanon is struggling to cope with a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the country's healthcare system under strain. (Source: The Lancet)
• The Lebanese government has implemented a series of measures to try to slow the spread of the virus, including lockdowns and travel restrictions. (Source: Reuters)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided emergency funding to help Lebanon respond to the pandemic. (Source: WHO)

Other news

• Lebanon has been experiencing a severe drought, with water shortages reported in several areas. (Source: The National)
• The Lebanese government has announced plans to launch a new national airline, with the aim of reviving the country's aviation industry. (Source: The Daily Star)
• The country's famous Cedar Revolution, which led to the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon in 2005, is being commemorated with a series of events and exhibitions. (Source: The Lebanon Files)