The Beiruter

Gold hits a record high, sparking a buying frenzy in Lebanon amid economic turmoil and rising global demand.

The World Bank warns that MENAAP’s growth will remain limited without greater female workforce participation.

Lebanon seeks support at IMF and World Bank meetings, facing pressure to speed up reforms amid ongoing instability.

Two years after the bombings, southern Lebanon’s agriculture remains devastated by destruction and toxic contamination, threatening its future.

After over a decade of dysfunction, Lebanon has relaunched its Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to restore order, boost competitiveness, and lead the country’s long-delayed digital transformation.

Lebanon’s deep crisis hasn’t stopped it from being one of the Arab world’s most expensive countries, driven by imports, monopolies, and failing services.

China's new rare earth export controls escalate tensions with the U.S., leveraging its mineral dominance amid a growing tech rivalry.

Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high above $125,000 amid economic uncertainty, rising ETF demand, and a weaker dollar, fueling both investor enthusiasm and ongoing concerns over its notorious volatility.

After 14 years of stagnation, silver is surging toward record highs driven by booming industrial demand, safe-haven buying, and a deepening supply deficit.

While major economies manage their liabilities through scale and financial influence, Lebanon stands out for its unsustainable debt-to-GDP ratio of over 280%.

Lebanon’s negotiations with the IMF continue amid progress on reforms, but a final rescue deal remains elusive as banking, tax, and fiscal measures are still pending, leaving the country’s economic future uncertain.

Lebanon’s Cabinet has approved the 2026 budget, avoiding public sector salary hikes and new general taxes, but a controversial 3% import levy sparks fear of rising prices and inflation, raising concerns for households and businesses.

Lebanon’s 2026 budget sparks tension as the government tries to balance fiscal discipline, social demands, and private sector concerns under growing economic pressures.