In a workshop in an infamous refugee camp in Beirut, Palestinian women practice an ancient art form — as a livelihood, and also as therapy. The designs come from a homeland most have never seen.

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday a "more hopeful" future awaits Lebanon after meeting its new leaders in a two-day visit ahead of a deadline for implementing a fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire.

The announcement from Washington comes as Lebanon seeks to implement the flimsy ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The latter has been considerably weakened following the conflict with Israel tha

We will intensify our support for recovery and reconstruction across Lebanon,” Guterres affirmed, highlighting the ongoing commitment of the United Nations.

New developments following the election of Western-backed Joseph Aoun as president perhaps offer hope for generating political momentum and restoring the international community's confidence in Lebanon.

By Josiane Hajj Moussa for bnm Beirut bureau French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Lebanon on January 17 to meet newly-elected President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, offering support as the country seeks to open a new chapter after a devastating war with Israel and one of its worst economic crises.

Lebanon now has a new government in waiting for the first time in two years after Nawaf Salam was nominated for prime minister.

UN chief meets newly-elected Joseph Aoun in Beirut, hails 'new chapter of peace'; Hezbollah chief urges government to confront Israel over 'more than hundreds' of violations

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, visited Beirut today as part of his trip to Syria and Lebanon from January 14 to 16, 2025. Camera: WAEL HAMZEH. [Restrictions: Spain,

The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, has announced an aid of 10 million euros destined for the Lebanese armed forces within the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Camera: IRENE YAGÜE.

Geopolitical shifts in the troubled Middle East, highlighted by the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad and Iran's dwindling influence, present a rare opportunity for Lebanon to regain control of its own fate.