Syrians cross the Al Kabir River between Syria and Lebanon in March 2025. Reuters

Four missing trying to cross river on Syria-Lebanon border

Three others rescued as Lebanese forces deny forcing people into swollen Al Kabir River

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Why Lebanon's bank customers will struggle to be fully repaid

Economy

Lebanese leader rules out war as three killed in Israeli strikes

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Lebanon investigates ‘fake prince’ accused of selling bogus political access

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Dispatch‘Huge returns’ draw smugglers to rugged Syria-Lebanon border

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Lebanon army chief accuses Israel of spreading misinformation to undermine his troops

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A Lebanese Christmas in US keeps Maronite traditions alive

US
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announces the draft law. Lebanese Government Press Office / AFP

Lebanon's cabinet to discuss draft banking law

Proposed law faces resistance from banks and depositors over loss-sharing plan

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on Hezbollah's disarmament process

Cartoon

Hezbollah disarmament south of Litani days away, says Lebanese PM

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Lebanon drafts long-awaited banking law to meet shortfalls in financial system

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Weekend EssayWill 2026 see the revival of both Syria and Lebanon?

Comment

Lebanon says civilian return to villages must come before broader Israel talks

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Lebanese parliament meets despite boycott over election law

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Weekend EssayWill 2026 see the revival of both Syria and Lebanon?

With momentum behind them and their fates intertwined, the Levantine neighbours enter the new year with the possibility of a more stable and prosperous future

Comment

Lebanon says civilian return to villages must come before broader Israel talks

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Lebanese parliament meets despite boycott over election law

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Christmas concert offers stage for Lebanon’s forgotten actors

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