Lebanon

Resistance forces across world carry task of avenging Soleimani: Nasrallah

Jan 03, 2020 09:05

Secretary General of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has said that resistance forces across the world bear responsibility of punishing those behind the martyrdom of Major General Qassem Soleimani.
Leader vows 'tough revenge' following assassination of Gen. Soleimani

Jan 03, 2020 02:15

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says those who assassinated IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani must await a harsh revenge.
Lebanese protesters call for new PM's resignation

Dec 29, 2019 03:32

Dozens of protesters have rallied outside the residence of newly-appointed Lebanese Prime Minister, Hassan Diab, in Beirut and called for his resignation less than 10 days after the beginning of his term in office.
Efforts underway to tackle Lebanon’s financial crisis: Central bank governor

Dec 27, 2019 02:33

The governor of the central bank of Lebanon, officially known as Banque du Liban, says efforts are underway to tackle the worsening financial crisis that has caused several businesses to close and many people to lose their jobs amid growing fears about the country's economic future.
Zionist regime air raids against Syria will not go unanswered: Velayati

Dec 24, 2019 08:31

A senior Iranian official says the illegal Zionist entity “will regret” committing acts of aggression against Syria, and that the Syrian and Lebanese nations will give a response to the Tel Aviv regime.
Lebanon's prime minister-designate vows to form technocrat govt.

Dec 21, 2019 03:05

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Hassan Diab says he plans to form a government of independent technocrats capable of undertaking serious reforms and restoring people's confidence.
Lebanon president Aoun designates Diab as country's new premier

Dec 20, 2019 03:16

Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun has designated former education minister as the country’s new prime minister after he got the confidence vote of nearly 70 lawmakers during consultations on the matter.
Lebanon's Hariri says is not a candidate for premiership

Dec 19, 2019 04:01

Lebanon’s Caretaker Prime Minister Sa’ad al-Hariri has withdrawn his nomination for the premiership race, and stressed that the forthcoming parliamentary consultations to form a new cabinet “should not be postponed under any excuse.”
Fresh clashes hit Lebanese cities; officials warn against strife

Dec 18, 2019 08:40

Security forces have engaged in fresh clashes with protesters in several Lebanese cities, prompting officials to warn against a sectarian strife in the conflict-ridden country.
Parliament speaker warns Lebanon could soon be on brink of famine

Dec 16, 2019 12:16

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has sounded the alarm about the humanitarian cost of the ongoing crisis in the cash-strapped Arab country, warning that Lebanon could soon be on the brink of famine and completely relying on aid for survival if the current political paralysis persists.