Liban 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 has been in a state of crisis since 2019, with the country facing a severe shortage of foreign currency and a high rate of inflation. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The Lebanese pound has lost over 80% of its value against the US dollar since 2019. (Source: The Guardian)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $3 billion loan to Lebanon to help the country address its economic crisis. (Source: IMF)

Security

• Lebanon has been experiencing a surge in violence in recent months, with clashes between rival militias and armed groups reported in several parts of the country. (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 US has imposed sanctions on several Lebanese individuals and entities accused of supporting Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran. (Source: The New York Times)

Health

• Lebanon has been struggling to cope with a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the country's healthcare system overwhelmed by the pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Lebanese government has announced plans to vaccinate all citizens against COVID-19, with the country receiving a shipment of vaccines from the COVAX facility. (Source: Reuters)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a "serious" shortage of medical supplies in Lebanon, including oxygen and ventilators. (Source: WHO)

Other news

• Lebanon has been experiencing a severe shortage of fuel, with long queues reported at gas stations across the country. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Lebanese government has announced plans to increase the price of electricity, following a decision by the country's energy minister to raise the cost of fuel. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The country's famous Cedar Revolution, which began in 2005, has been marked with a series of protests and rallies across Lebanon. (Source: The Guardian)