Lebanon
Arrest reflects Lebanese political tensions
Maronite Christians yesterday protested about Archbishop al-Hage’s unprecedented arrest on his return from Israel
LebanonLebanon’s Central Bank governor will be replaced
Prosecutors in Lebanon and Europe are investigating alleged financial irregularities by the Central Bank governor
LebanonLebanon’s refugee repatriation plan appears optimistic
Lebanon is to end its official boycott of the Syrian government to discuss repatriation of refugees
LebanonMiddle East tourism depends on socio-political factors
Tourism, a key driver of Middle Eastern economies, is recovering slowly from the COVID-19-induced lows of April 2020
Middle EastIsrael-Lebanon maritime border resolution is possible
Israel shot down three unarmed drones launched by Hezbollah targeting a gas drilling ship in the disputed Karish field
IsraelLand degradation rises in Middle East and North Africa
Dust storms have increased across the Middle East and North Africa in recent years, disrupting daily life
Middle EastLebanese political negotiations will stall IMF deal
Najib Mikati was re-elected as prime minister but a majority of MPs abstained or voted against him
LebanonProspects for Middle Eastern oil economies to end-2022
Oil revenues have strengthened in 2022, underpinning economic flows between oil exporters and oil-importing states
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