Lebanon

UNIFIL says it has launched an investigation into the incident and increased its presence at the border.

Shutdown threatens longer daily power cuts across the heavily indebted nation.

United States Treasury sanctions aim to block network of Lebanese bank accounts that transferred $500m for Hezbollah.

Karadeniz says it will cut supplies unless Beirut halts legal action to seize its power barges and sorts out arrears.

Lebanese bakers build projects to ensure food security as crisis-hit Lebanon increases food imports.

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French FM slams Lebanese politicians for failing to pull the country out of its economic meltdown or form a government.

Jean-Yves Le Drian promises to send ‘firm’ message in meetings with Lebanese leaders aimed at speeding up cabinet formation.

Caretaker Prime Minister Diab fears governing parties won’t support his cash card plan to replace expensive subsidies.

Negotiations kick off at a UN base in the town of Naqura in southern Lebanon after stalling for months.

No names announced as gov’t imposes entry restrictions as sanction for role in Lebanon’s political crisis or corruption.

Saudi Arabia’s agricultural product ban comes after finding millions of illegal pills hidden in pomegranates.

Local media reported that the musician was believed to be detained in Saudi Arabia, but no official confirmation yet.

Prices have increased dramatically by as much as 300 percent for some basic food items over the past year.