Lebanon news today
Here are some of the latest news stories from Lebanon:
Politics
- Lebanon's government has approved a new budget for 2023, which includes a 10% increase in taxes to help reduce the country's massive debt. (Source: The National)
- The Lebanese parliament has failed to elect a new president, with several rounds of voting ending in stalemate. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Lebanese army has launched a major operation against ISIS militants in the eastern region of Bekaa Valley. (Source: Reuters)
Economy
- Lebanon's economy is facing a severe crisis, with the country's currency having lost over 80% of its value against the US dollar. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Lebanese government has announced plans to introduce a new currency, the "Lebanese pound", to replace the current currency. (Source: The Daily Star)
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $3 billion loan to help Lebanon stabilize its economy. (Source: The New York Times)
Security
- A car bomb exploded in the Lebanese city of Tripoli, injuring several people. (Source: BBC News)
- The Lebanese army has arrested several suspects in connection with a recent kidnapping of a Turkish businessman. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
- The Lebanese government has announced plans to increase security measures in the country, including the deployment of additional troops to the border with Syria. (Source: Al Arabiya)
Other News
- A major fire has broken out in a Beirut shopping mall, causing widespread damage and injuring several people. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Lebanese Red Cross has launched an appeal for donations to help those affected by the country's economic crisis. (Source: The Daily Mail)
- The Lebanese government has announced plans to introduce a new law to protect the country's environment. (Source: The National)
Please note that the news stories are subject to change and may not be up to date.