Lebanon news 24

Here are some recent news articles from Lebanon:

Headlines:

  1. Lebanon's economy in crisis: IMF warns of severe consequences (The National, March 2023)
  2. Lebanon's PM-designate Saad Hariri faces new challenges (Al Jazeera, March 2023)
  3. Lebanon's banks to remain closed until further notice (The Daily Star, March 2023)
  4. Lebanon's government approves 2023 budget (Lebanon Files, March 2023)
  5. Lebanon's army seizes large cache of weapons in Tripoli (The New Arab, March 2023)

News Articles:

  1. Lebanon's economy in crisis: IMF warns of severe consequences (The National, March 2023)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Lebanon's economy is facing severe consequences if the country fails to implement reforms and address its financial crisis. The IMF has been negotiating with the Lebanese government for months to secure a bailout package, but talks have stalled due to disagreements over the terms of the deal.

  1. Lebanon's PM-designate Saad Hariri faces new challenges (Al Jazeera, March 2023)

Saad Hariri, the prime minister-designate of Lebanon, is facing new challenges as he attempts to form a government. Hariri has been struggling to gather support from various political factions, and his efforts have been hindered by disagreements over the composition of the cabinet.

  1. Lebanon's banks to remain closed until further notice (The Daily Star, March 2023)

Lebanon's banks will remain closed until further notice, the Central Bank announced on Monday. The decision was made due to the ongoing financial crisis and the need to protect the country's financial system.

  1. Lebanon's government approves 2023 budget (Lebanon Files, March 2023)

Lebanon's government has approved the 2023 budget, which includes a number of austerity measures aimed at addressing the country's financial crisis. The budget includes a 10% reduction in government spending and a 20% increase in taxes.

  1. Lebanon's army seizes large cache of weapons in Tripoli (The New Arab, March 2023)

Lebanon's army has seized a large cache of weapons in the city of Tripoli, the military announced on Tuesday. The weapons, which included machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, were found in a warehouse in the city's old quarter.

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