Lebanon

US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack used his latest visit to Beirut to deliver what was, in effect, an ultimatum to the Lebanese government, though he took care not to present it as such

Donald Trump's ambassador to Türkiye and envoy to Syria has been having some critical conversations in regional capitals since April, from disarming Hezbollah to preventing another war with Israel

On 4 August 2020, Beirut Port was rocked by one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosions ever recorded, with a blast yield estimated at 200–300 tonnes of TNT. Triggered by a stockpile of 2,750…

The famed Lebanese composer, pianist, playwright, and political commentator Ziad Rahbani died in Beirut on 26 July, aged 69. He was often labelled a 'genius.' The reality was far more nuanced.

Lebanon's president and prime minister have a big decision to make: whether, and how, to use the army to disarm Hezbollah. Today's army can be trusted, but its task must be well thought through.

The struggling economy could benefit hugely from the US firm's satellite-based internet service, given that it currently only has patchy broadband coverage. Will it be allowed, though?

Despite heavy losses and the soaring economic burden of war, Israel's defence and tech companies are making gains

The crippling of Hezbollah's dominance and the Assad regime's fall in Syria have created a narrow but historic opening for the Lebanese people

The region's youth see themselves as active participants in developing their own countries. They want their voices heard and their talents recognised globally.

An archive in the capital preserves not just films but memory, offering hope and inspiration for a younger generation of filmmakers