Beirut’s Commodore Hotel, a haven for journalists during Lebanon’s civil war, shuts down

Beirut’s Commodore Hotel, once a hub for foreign journalists during Lebanon’s civil war, has closed amid the country’s ...
Opinion

Iran’s overtures of peace are at odds with its actions

Letter: One reader responds to an article by Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, appealing to President Trump to come to the negotiating table ...

Editorial: What's America's next move in Venezuela?

The United States' operation to arrest Nicolas Maduro was a success, but long-term viability of President Trump's Venezuela ...
UPI

Lebanese defy war with year-end outburst of joy, determination

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 31 (UPI) --Celebrating Christmas, New Year, or any other holiday -- or even summer vacation -- has always been a challenge for Lebanese living abroad and their families back home ...
The New York Times

Hezbollah Is Down, but Not Out, as Lebanon Faces Pressure to Disarm It

The Lebanese militant group has resisted calls to lay down all its arms, risking a return to war with Israel. By Aaron Boxerman Euan Ward Natan Odenheimer and Hwaida Saad Aaron Boxerman reported from ...
Reuters

Lebanon drafts law to address funding shortfalls in financial system

Draft law aims to address Lebanon's funding shortfalls, repay depositors Depositors to recover money through instalments and asset-backed securities International auditing firm to evaluate central ...
UPI

Middle East in 2026: region on a knife edge, its fate tied to Trump

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 19 (UPI) --The conflict-ridden Middle East will stand at a critical juncture in 2026 after power shifts and unresolved wars, teetering between an uneasy status quo, the risk of ...
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Israel-Lebanon talks: Everything you need to know

Beirut, Lebanon – A crucial meeting bringing together Israeli and Lebanese representatives, among others, is scheduled to take place on Friday, with the potential relaunch of an expanded Israeli war ...