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Lebanon March 27, 2023

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister reverses decision to delay the start of daylight saving

Najib Mikati, the caretaker prime minister of Lebanon, reversed the decision to delay the start of daylight saving by a month. The decision was widely criticized by citizens.

Lebanon March 22, 2023

Tear gas, violent clashes unravel as Lebanese protesters try to storm government headquarters in Beirut

Retired policemen and soldiers demanding better pay as the country faces its worst economic crisis in modern history tried to storm the government’s headquarters in Beirut

Lebanon March 21, 2023

In Lebanon, protestors rally as currency value hits new low

Protestors in Lebanon closed down major roads in some areas of the country after its currency, the pound, dropped to 1/140,000 of the U.S. dollar's value.

Lebanon March 17, 2023

European legal team wraps up questioning of Lebanon's Central Bank chief in Beirut

The questioning period in the investigation into Riad Salameh, the chief of Lebanon's Central Bank, has been wrapped up. Salameh has been the central bank chief since 1993.

Lebanon March 16, 2023

Lebanon’s embattled Central Bank chief attends 1st corruption hearing in money-laundering probe

The Central Bank chief of Lebanon, which is grappling with its worst modern financial crisis, attended his first corruption hearing in a money-laundering probe linked to the governor.

Lebanon March 15, 2023

Lebanon's Central Bank chief once again charged with corruption, along with his brother, an associate

Riad Salameh, his brother, and an associate were all charged with corruption and detained in Lebanon. Salameh failed to show up for questioning regarding a money laundering scheme.

Lebanon March 14, 2023

Lebanon's currency hits record low as country's banks go back on strike

The Lebanese currency has reached a record low. The country's banks have gone back on strike and many businesses in the country are pricing their items in dollars.

Lebanon March 1, 2023

Top Lebanese intelligence chief, mediator with Syria steps down

Top Lebanese intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim will be stepping down after attempts to extend his term failed. Ibrahim has mediated the release of Westerners held in Syria.

Lebanon February 23, 2023

Governor of Lebanon's Central Bank and 2 others charged with corruption, embezzling public funds

Lebanon Central Bank's governor and two others were charged with corruption and embezzling public funds. Lebanon is in the midst of a historic economic and financial crisis.

Lebanon January 25, 2023

Prosecutors in Lebanon order all suspects detained in the 2020 Beirut port explosion to be released

Lebanon's chief prosecutor Ghassan Oweidat has ordered the release of all suspects detained in the Beirut port explosion in 2020. The investigation has stalled for years.

Lebanon January 23, 2023

Investigation into Beirut's massive 2020 port explosion resumes following 13-month halt

Beirut Judge Tarek Bitar reopens investigation into 2020 port explosion following 13-month halt. Bitar plans to release some of the detainees related to the case.