After an overcrowded people-smuggling boat capsized while being followed by naval forces, Lebanese rescue teams combed the Mediterranean for survivors on Monday, with many still missing at sea. At least seven people died as a result of the tragedy, which occurred late Saturday just off the coast of the northern port city of Tripoli. It … Read more
KUWAIT CITY – Kuwait is to limit the number of visas it issues for Lebanese nationals as a diplomatic row festers between Beirut and Gulf states, a security source in the emirate said Wednesday. “A verbal decision has been taken to be stricter in granting tourist and business visas to Lebanese,” the source told AFP, … Read more
BEIRUT — Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Tuesday that Lebanon has started preparing its reforms plan and it hopes to reach a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of 2021, the National News Agency reported. “Lebanon relies heavily on support by the IMF to overcome its unprecedented economic and … Read more
