Trump’s amateurish Lebanon plan exposes failing US diplomacy
When US envoy Thomas Barrack visited Lebanon last month, his trip made headlines – but not for reasons…
U.S. diplomat apologizes for using the word ‘animalistic’ in reference to Lebanese reporters
BEIRUT — A U.S. diplomat apologized Thursday for using the word “animalistic” while calling for a gaggle of reporters to…
U.S. envoy’s mention of ‘animalistic’ behavior sparks press corps outrage
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s often-fractious press corps was united in anger this week over comments by Tom Barrack, the U.S. special…
The Paris conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian and military support
PARIS (AP) — An international conference for Lebanon in Paris on Thursday raised $1 billion in pledges for…
Lebanon backs US proposal for Hezbollah to disarm and IDF to withdraw from south
ADVERTISEMENT Lebanon’s government approved a US proposal on Thursday that would see the disarmament of the militant group…
US envoy doubles down on support for Syria’s government and criticizes Israel’s intervention
BEIRUT (AP) — A U.S. envoy doubled down on Washington’s support for the new government in Syria, saying…
Kneecap ‘plasters’ London with support before Mo Chara appears in court on terrorism charge
Irish rap trio Kneecap has launched a campaign of support in London for band member Liam Og O…
Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy
BEIRUT (AP) — Fireworks lit up the night sky over Beirut’s famous St. Georges Hotel as hit songs…
Kneecap’s surprise London performance begins a day after terror charge
Rap trio Kneecap’s surprise performance has begun in London, a day after one of their members was charged…
Member of Kneecap charged with terrorism offence by Met Police
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh performs with the controversial Irish language group under the stage name Mo Chara. In…