Identifying the motives for artistic expression is never easy. As the writer Mohammed Abi Samra finds in an encounter with 'The Dam' director, it can elicit more questions than answers.
As Suleiman Frangieh junior has emerged as a candidate for Lebanon's presidential vacancy, Sami Moubayed takes a look at the presidency of his grandfather and namesake.
The Lebanese popstar's recent passing sheds light on his huge influence on the Arab music scene where his songs which were recorded 50 years ago still dominate the nightlife scenes of today
Circular 165 is, at first glance, a technical note on procedure from the embattled central bank. But its proposals to attract dollars will have immediate and far-reaching consequences.
The final agreement explicitly stated that both Lebanon and Israel "recognise their obligation to live in peace with each other," thereby ending the state of war between them
A look at the history of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon since the Nakba and the relationship between Lebanese and Palestinians both before and after the camps
The reputation of monetary and financial policymakers can shift over time. For the governor of Lebanon's central bank, his has collapsed more suddenly, along with the country's financial sector.
Lebanese leaders have created a crisis so severe that the World Bank classified it as one of the worst crises that humanity has known since the middle of the 19th century
Many US allies across the world are now questioning America's ability and will to protect them, making the prospect of a nuclear deterrent more appealing
There is now a growing recognition that over-reliance on a single corridor or supplier is no longer feasible. While this may worry some, it is a chance for others.
Labour's disastrous showing in the local elections and gains made by the Reform party have sparked calls for Starmer to step down, but he remains defiant
This year, the renowned film festival appears to be addressing a world where films are made and consumed differently, while maintaining its legacy as the world's foremost arena for art cinema