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Lebanon’s deepening water crisis

Lebanon faces a severe national water crisis, worsened by climate change and decades of government neglect and corruption. In response, the energy ministry has launched an emergency plan that includes infrastructure repairs, public awareness campaigns, and a call for civic cooperation to conserve water.

By The Beiruter

Lebanon the frontline of Assad's narco-state

Syria has become a narco-state under Assad, with Captagon trafficking controlled by Maher al-Assad’s Fourth Division and funneled through Lebanon to Gulf states, Europe, and beyond.

By Michella Rizk
Lebanon weighs legal reforms for Palestinian refugees

As Lebanon heads toward elections, the Lebanese–Palestinian Dialogue Committee is pushing quiet reforms to secure basic rights for Palestinian refugees, separating issues of dignity and legal protections from the contentious debate over arms in the camps.

By Michella Rizk
US - Gaza

Qatar’s balancing act between Washington and Hamas is reaching its limit

Qatar’s decade-long balancing act, hosting Hamas while maintaining close ties with the U.S., is under unprecedented strain, forcing the Gulf state to navigate rising regional tensions and reconsider its role as a mediator in Middle East conflicts.

By Peter Choueifaty
Diplomatic pressure rises: Lebanon faces US demands on Hezbollah arms

U.S. envoys push Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, but resistance and high stakes leave the outcome uncertain.

By Michella Rizk
Unifil

Peace comes at a price: UNIFIL awaits Security Council decision

As the U.N. Security Council debates whether to renew or scale back UNIFIL, the mission’s future hangs in the balance, with officials stressing its vital role in supporting the Lebanese army, maintaining stability in the south, and preventing a dangerous security vacuum.

By Michella Rizk
Lebanon moves to reclaim control over weapons in Palestinian camps

Lebanon launches a long-awaited effort to reclaim control of weapons in Palestinian refugee camps.

By Michella Rizk
Lebanon

The long Sunni winter

After the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the weakening of Hezbollah, Lebanon’s Sunnis have an opportunity to redefine their politics, analysts say.

By Nicholas Frakes
Lebanon - economic crisis - Nawaf Salam

Reform on the clock

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam faces mounting pressure to push through economic reforms and address Hezbollah's arms before a new parliament is elected in 2026.

By Nicholas Frakes

The Beiruter

Politics

Lebanon’s deepening water crisis

Lebanon the frontline of Assad's narco-state

Lebanon weighs legal reforms for Palestinian refugees

Qatar’s balancing act between Washington and Hamas is reaching its limit

Diplomatic pressure rises: Lebanon faces US demands on Hezbollah arms

Peace comes at a price: UNIFIL awaits Security Council decision

Lebanon moves to reclaim control over weapons in Palestinian camps

The long Sunni winter

Reform on the clock