The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

Michael Cheika unfazed by dual-code coaching issues as Argentina-Lebanon fixture clash averted

Michael Cheika is ready for a late-night dash from Lebanon’s Rugby League World Cup camp to Argentina’s Test clash with England at Twickenham.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2022

Clubless Jy Hitchcox reflects on surreal Australia call-up before World Cup quarter-final

EXCLUSIVE: The winger is on the lookout for a new club, gets a surprise chance to help the world champions in their preparations for the quarter-final against Lebanon

Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022

Kőrösi: Cholera in Lebanon Won’t Become Epidemic

The number of cholera cases in Lebanon has exceeded 1,400 with over 17 deaths according to the latest official figures, while the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Csaba Kőrösi, said Wednesday in a statement to Asharq Al-Awsat he was very confident that cholera will not become a major…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 4, 2022

Nathan Cleary beat Daly Cherry-Evans to be the Kangaroos halfback at the Rugby League World Cup. Here's how it changes things

After weeks of speculation, Mal Meninga has made a decision on his halfback battle. Find out how it will change the game for Australia in the knockout rounds.

ABC News · Nov 3, 2022

Penrith link sways Meninga's Cleary call

Mal Meninga says Nathan Cleary's connection with his Penrith teammates was the catalyst for him winning the Kangaroos' World Cup halfback race.

AAP · Nov 3, 2022

Lebanon Steps Back from Plan to Slash Official Exchange Rate

Lebanon has stepped back from plans to slash its 25-year-old official exchange rate with one closer to the market rate, ministerial and political sources said Thursday, amid fears of a backlash from the public. Caretaker Finance Minister Youssef Khalil told Reuters on Sept. 28 the state would re-peg the dollar…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 3, 2022

A Mixed Bag: The Bennett-Lapid Government’s Mideast Policies

The most controversial foreign policy initiative was Israel’s recent accord with Lebanon demarcating Mediterranean Sea gas fields.

Zenger · Nov 3, 2022

Lebanon: Reducing Chances of Electing a President, Berri Abandons Dialogue

The chances for Lebanon to find consensus on a successor to Michel Aoun, whose term in office ended on Monday, have dropped after Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri canceled a previous invitation for major political parties to meet and try to reach an agreement on a presidential candidate. The head of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 3, 2022

Lebanon-Israel Deal a Landmark but with Limits, Experts Say

US mediators tried for more than a decade to broker a maritime border agreement between Lebanon and Israel.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 3, 2022

Lebanon-Israel deal a landmark but with limits, experts say

The recent maritime border deal between Lebanon and Israel allocates rights to off-shore natural gas drilling and has been hailed as a game changer

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022