Asia Lebanon Lebanese consumers smoke an average of 1.955 cigarettes per year, highest rate in the region followed by Kuwait and Libya, according to the 7th edition of the Tobacco Atlas report, an anti-smoking initiative published by the American Cancer Society
Asia Lebanon Authorities have begun removing concrete barriers around the parliament building after the elections; placed with the outbreak of massive anti-government protests in 2019, they will be now eased with the election of a dozen new reformists
Asia Lebanon While the final results for the composition of the 128-seat parliament have yet to be determined, gains have been reported for the Lebanese Forces, a Christian group opposed to Hezbollah
Asia Lebanon The government has instructed the military to investigate the deadly sinking of a boat of Libanese migrants last weekend; survivors' claims that the navy was responsible have unleashed rage across the country
Asia Lebanon A sudden upheaval in Lebanon's exchange rate has angered people ahead of parliamentary elections; according to economist Hobeika, the turmoil should motivate people to "vote for change and not re-elect those in power"
Asia Lebanon The country is ready to work with Cyprus to exploit potential natural gas deposits in the waters between the two countries, although an agreement on offshore rights has not been formally finalised
Asia Lebanon In the midst of the harsh conditions caused by the deep crisis that has plagued the country for three years, the Lebanese will pray in mosques by candlelight, given the absence of electricity
Asia Lebanon The country is planning a tender to import 50.000 tonnes of wheat from India, but the timing depends on Lebanon's central bank opening the necessary credit line, as stated by the Economy Minister
Asia Lebanon Cash transfers to 150.000 extremely poor Lebanese families have begun under the WB-funded Emergency Social Safety Net project, which will also cover the direct costs of education for 87.000 minors between the ages of 13 and 18
Asia Lebanon Just a few steps away from Beirut's National Museum, the foundation stone of a new and unique museum showcasing modern and contemporary art has been laid; expected to be completed by 2026, it will be a space for science, work, culture
Asia Lebanon Despite its critical specifically circumstances, the country is weathering pandemic waves with 'an acceptable rate of losses'; 10.000 deaths and more than 1 million cases estimated
Asia Lebanon Pope Francis will visit the country by the end of this year "if conditions permit", given Francis' concern and closeness to the Lebanese people and Church at this very difficult time
Asia Lebanon NGO Salam LADC offers refugee women an income to help restore cedar forests in the country, which hosts more refugees per capita than any other country - now about a fifth of the population