Asia Lebanon Lebanon's central bank will dismantle the controversial exchange platform known as Sayrafa after the end of Governor Riad Salameh's 30-year term
Asia Lebanon Lebanese army broke up a human smuggling network in northern city of Bebnine, arresting all seven of its members, seizing military weapons and a quantity of ammunition in network's possession that worked to smuggle illegal immigrants by sea
Asia Lebanon The Lebanese tourism chief called on the country's political and security leaders to work together to create the conditions for an eventful summer season, asking the authorities to ease traffic restrictions where possible to encourage visitors
Asia Lebanon Protesters attacked several bank buildings, set fire to tyres and smashed windows to demand the return of their money
Asia Lebanon According to Amnesty International there has been a significant increase in prison deaths: the number has almost doubled in 2022 compared to 2021, requiring immediate attention from the authorities
Asia Lebanon A judge banned the country's central bank governor, Riad Salameh, from travelling, days after Beirut received a red notice from Interpol following a French arrest warrant
Asia Lebanon Areeba, the leading payment processing service provider in the Middle East, has introduced the ability to use QR codes through e-wallets to pay at Areeba's network of merchants across Lebanon
Asia Lebanon TUS AIR has been banned from flying in Lebanese airspace or landing at Lebanon International Airport, as the Cypriot airline is partially owned by an Israeli company
Asia Lebanon French prosecutors have notified Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh of their intention to file preliminary fraud and money laundering charges against him
Asia Lebanon The Council of Ministers approved a fourfold increase in public sector salaries, on top of the two previously approved, provided that attendance is 14 days per month
Asia Lebanon Civil society organisations and lawmakers in Lebanon have expressed concern over the awarding of a multi-million dollar contract to build and operate a second terminal at Beirut International Airport
Asia Lebanon The country woke up with two time zones on Sunday, after the government's last-minute decision to delay daylight saving time until the end of Ramadan caused mass confusion
Asia Lebanon As the Lebanese pound lost 98% in value since late 2019, the government began allowing grocery stores and restaurants to be paid in dollars; this would help ease inflation without much-needed structural reforms, but will deepen inequalities