Kareem Chehayeb
Al Jazeera English
Lebanon
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Lebanese parliament re-elects longtime speaker in first session
Newly elected reformist MPs said they would not compromise in their efforts to change the way Lebanon is run. → Read More
Elections in Lebanon, does political change stand a chance?
Al Jazeera discusses with analysts what lies ahead as power has shifted in Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharing system. → Read More
Pro-Hezbollah bloc loses Lebanese parliamentary majority
Hezbollah allies lose seats in parliamentary elections to rivals, as independent candidates make inroads. → Read More
Hezbollah allies projected to lose seats in Lebanon elections
Partial results show change in the balance of power in parliament where Hezbollah and allies once held a majority. → Read More
‘Ballot box revolution’: Lebanon holds parliamentary elections
Voter participation is expected to be higher this year following an increase in diaspora voting last week. → Read More
How Lebanon’s independent hopefuls seek to bypass media barriers
Contenders running against traditional sectarian parties are turning to podcasts and social media. → Read More
Lebanese expatriates vote in parliamentary elections
Opposition hopes for significant diaspora votes amid economic crisis, but analysts say status quo likely to be upheld. → Read More
Lebanese opposition election candidates face threats and attacks
Opposition candidates in the upcoming election accuse supporters of traditional parties of disrupting their campaigns. → Read More
Beirut blast survivor finds solace in memoir after mother’s death
Ariana Papazian found it hard to accept the loss of her mother, her memoir chronicles the journey towards acceptance. → Read More
Saudi Arabia rekindles ties with cash-strapped Lebanon
Improvement in relations between Lebanon and Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia come before May’s general elections. → Read More
Lebanon reaches agreement with IMF on economic reforms
Agreement could potentially unlock access to IMF funds if Lebanese authorities implement a series of reforms. → Read More
In Syria, Russia leads effort to recruit fighters for Ukraine
Analysts say Moscow has been recruiting Syrian fighters through its mercenary network and local groups. → Read More
French firm gets contract to run Beirut port container terminal
CMA CGM will manage, operate and maintain the container terminal at Beirut’s port for the next decade. → Read More
Syria: Sweida protesters decry corruption, poor living standards
Dozens of people take to streets of government-held Syrian city for fifth day as anger grows over lifting of subsidies. → Read More
‘Nobody left the house’: Atmeh locals in the dark about ISIL boss
Following US raid, landlord and neighbours say they were unaware of Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi’s presence in Syrian town. → Read More
Lebanon: US dollar savers fear they’ll foot crisis bill
Lebanese with savings trapped in US dollar accounts fear banks will be bailed out at their expense. → Read More
Infographic: Syria’s displaced face the wrath of winter
Bitter winter conditions have compounded the poverty of millions of displaced people in northwest Syria. → Read More
UNRWA in ‘race against time’ for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon
Cash-strapped agency launches emergency funding appeal, says Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are struggling to survive. → Read More
‘Vaccine dictatorship’: Many Lebanese refuse the COVID jab
Taking the COVID vaccine in Lebanon remains a personal choice despite documenting a surging number of daily cases. → Read More
Cash-strapped Lebanese drivers block roads in ‘Day of rage’
Lebanon’s transport unions demand the government subsidise their fuel prices and provide cash assistance. → Read More