Lebanon – Page 14 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Turkey’s Karpowership says it’s restoring electricity supply to Lebanon in ‘goodwill gesture’ amid power shortages

Posted on July 2, 2021July 2, 2021By Editor

Energy firm Karpowership has said it will once again supply electricity from two of its ships to energy-threatened Lebanon, after the Turkish company stopped providing power to the Middle Eastern nation last month. … Read More >Turkey’s Karpowership says it’s restoring electricity supply to Lebanon in ‘goodwill gesture’ amid power shortages

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Gas station queues & barricades: Lebanon faces worsening economic outlook as govt hikes fuel prices by 35% (PHOTOS)

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021By Editor

A sharp increase in fuel prices is expected to exacerbate Lebanon’s internal woes, with the country already reeling from months of economic and political instability. … Read More >Gas station queues & barricades: Lebanon faces worsening economic outlook as govt hikes fuel prices by 35% (PHOTOS)

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WATCH: Beirut bank STORMED by angry protesters, group claims $180k of ‘stolen’ cash recovered for people of Lebanon

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

Dozens of people have reportedly laid siege to the Lebanese Swiss Bank in Beirut and attacked three staff, as they demanded access to tens of thousands of dollars in a bid to alleviate dire living conditions in Lebanon. … Read More >WATCH: Beirut bank STORMED by angry protesters, group claims $180k of ‘stolen’ cash recovered for people of Lebanon

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Saudi Arabia summons Lebanese ambassador, condemns foreign minister for blaming Gulf states for rise of ISIS

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

Riyadh has summoned Lebanon’s ambassador to lodge a complaint against Beirut’s foreign minister for damaging “brotherly relations” between the two countries, after he claimed Gulf states were responsible for the ascent of ISIS. … Read More >Saudi Arabia summons Lebanese ambassador, condemns foreign minister for blaming Gulf states for rise of ISIS

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IDF shells Lebanon after claiming rockets were launched toward Israeli territory

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

The Israeli military said it fired artillery shells into Lebanon in response to several rockets allegedly fired from across the border. Tel Aviv claimed none of the projectiles reached Israeli territory. … Read More >IDF shells Lebanon after claiming rockets were launched toward Israeli territory

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Three rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon amid escalating violence between Israeli Army & Palestinian militants

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

hree rockets have been fired at Israeli territory from southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said. The incident comes amid renewed violence between the IDF and Palestinian militants in Gaza. … Read More >Three rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon amid escalating violence between Israeli Army & Palestinian militants

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US labels seven Lebanese nationals as specially designated global terrorists over alleged links to Hezbollah

Posted on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021By Editor

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions against seven people it claims are linked to Hezbollah and its financial wing, Al-Qard al-Hassan, labelling all of the individuals as “specially designated global terrorists”. … Read More >US labels seven Lebanese nationals as specially designated global terrorists over alleged links to Hezbollah

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‘Prevent this kind of collective suicide’: France warns Lebanese politicians must end political deadlock

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has warned Lebanese officials that more sanctions will be imposed on the country if ruling politicians attempt to commit “collective suicide” by continuing the political deadlock. … Read More >‘Prevent this kind of collective suicide’: France warns Lebanese politicians must end political deadlock

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Cash-strapped Lebanon could go dark this month as money for electricity runs low, says influential MP

Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021By Editor

The chairman of the Works Committee in Lebanon has warned that the country may be plunged into darkness in the coming weeks as money to buy fuel runs out, urging lawmakers to make resources available. … Read More >Cash-strapped Lebanon could go dark this month as money for electricity runs low, says influential MP

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Saudi Arabia bans Lebanese fruit & vegetables over drug smuggling

Posted on April 25, 2021April 25, 2021By Editor

Imports of Lebanese produce to Saudi Arabia will be banned indefinitely starting from Sunday as they’re being used to smuggle drugs, Riyadh has announced, delivering another blow to Lebanon amid its harsh financial crisis. … Read More >Saudi Arabia bans Lebanese fruit & vegetables over drug smuggling

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