Lebanon

Area Total 10,400 sq km
Climate Mediterranean; mild to cool, wet winters with hot, dry summers; the Lebanon Mountains experience heavy winter snows
Natural Resources limestone, iron ore, salt, water-surplus state in a water-deficit region, arable land
Imports China 10.2%, Italy 8.9%, Greece 7%, Germany 6.6%, US 6.3%, Turkey 4.5%, Egypt 4.2% (2017) – petroleum products, cars, medicinal products, clothing, meat and live animals, consumer goods, paper, textile fabrics, tobacco, electrical machinery and equipment, chemicals
Government parliamentary republic
Capital Beirut
Population 6,100,075 (July 2018 est.)
Ethnicity Arab 95%, Armenian 4%, other 1%
Language Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian
Exports China 13%, UAE 9.9%, South Africa 7.5%, Saudi Arabia 6.5%, Syria 6.5%, Iraq 5.8%, Turkey 4.6% (2017) – jewelry, base metals, chemicals, consumer goods, fruit and vegetables, tobacco, construction minerals, electric power machinery and switchgear, textile fibers, paper

News about Lebanon

  • Israeli Occupation Army Launches Air Aggression on South Lebanon
    on September 18, 2025

    The Israeli occupation army launched an air aggression on South Lebanon, targeting residential areas in the towns of Mais Al-Jabal, Kfar Tibnit, Debbin, Shehabiya and Burj Qallawiyah. These raids came after the Israeli army threatened to bomb civilian areas in the above-mentioned towns, in continuation of Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement with […]

  • Salam Denounces Israeli Threats, Urges International Pressure to Halt Aggression
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA ndash; Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, addressing the Cabinet session, responded to Israeli army threats to target the southern towns of Mays al-Jabal, Kfar Tibnit, and Debbine, which were accompanied by urgent evacuation warnings. ldquo;The Lebanese government, firmly committed to the path of halting hostilities, remains engaged in the mechanism […]

  • Videos| Israeli Pager Attack Injured Bodies, Yet Failed to Undermine Souls of Determination
    on September 18, 2025

    On the 17th of September 2024, the world once again witnessed the tyrannical brutality of the Zionist-American war machine. That day, that attack, stood as a reminder—both to those who have the courage to condemn and to those who remain silently complicit—of the devastation that US-Israeli hegemony inflicts upon our region. At a coordinated hour, ...

  • Israeli Enemy’s Army Issues Urgent Warning Ahead of Strikes in South Lebanon
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - Israeli army spokesman, Avichay Adraee, on Thursday announced that an urgent warning will shortly be issued to residents of southern Lebanon, as the Israeli military prepares to launch imminent strikes against Hezbollah military infrastructure across the area. Adraee specifically urged residents of buildings marked in red on attached maps, and […]

  • Cabinet Currently in Session Under PM Salam
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA ndash; The Cabinet is currently convening under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, with Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri and a full complement of ministers in attendance.nbsp; Senior state officials, including Presidential Director-General Antoine Choucair and Cabinet Secretary-General Judge Mahmoud Makkieh, are also present. nbsp; […]

  • Berri Discusses Civil Aviation Development with Aviation Officials, Meets Former Minister Fahmi
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA ndash; Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri received at Ain al-Tineh the Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Mohammad Aziz, and Dr. Jalal Haidar, Director General and CEO of the Global Civil Aviation Forum and advisor to the Minister of Public Works and Transport. Talks focused on the future of civil aviation in Lebanon, […]

  • Salamé from the Gibran Museum: Globalized before there was globalization, and sacred as holiness has always been
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - Under the patronage of Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameacute;, and in cooperation with the Indian Embassy in Lebanon, the Gibran National Committee launched the first sculpture within the quot;Garden of the Greats,quot; depicting the thinker and artist, poet of nature and freedom, Rabindranath Tagore. The event was attended by Indian Ambassador Nour […]

  • What Have Hezbollah Investigations into Pager Explosions Reached?
    on September 18, 2025

    Member of Loyalty to Resistance Parliamentary Bloc in Lebanon, Dr. Ehab Hamadeh, stressed that Hezbollah panel, tasked to conduct the investigations into the Pager explosions on September 17, 2024, has reached a major database that can unveil the entire truth of the Israeli crime. Thousands of Pager devices exploded simultaneously in Beirut’s Dahieh, […]

  • Aoun Follows Up on Latest Developments with Magro, Thanks South Korea for Medical Support, Congratulates Lebanon’s U-23 Team on AFC Qualifying
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Thursday reaffirmed Lebanon#39;s renewed presence on the international stage during a meeting at the Baabda Palace with eight Lebanese ambassadors appointed to missions abroad, just prior to their departure to their respective embassies. The President noted, quot;Lebanon has regained its place on the global […]

  • UNIFIL resumes humanitarian demining in southern Lebanon after two years
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - Following a request from the Government of Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers last week resumed humanitarian demining in southern Lebanon ndash; nearly two years after operations were suspended due to exchanges of fire across the Blue Line. nbsp; UNIFIL deminers from Cambodia and China started work in two minefields, near Blida (Sector East) and Maroun […]

  • Salam Meets with Key Figures to Discuss Lebanon’s Path Forward Amid Regional Challenges
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, on Thursday welcomed President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Jarwan, at the Grand Serail. Following the meeting, Al-Jarwan expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to consult with Prime Minister Salam on ways to promote the values of tolerance and peace. quot;We are honored to […]

  • Israeli Enemy Patrol Fires Stun Grenade at Yarine; No Casualties Reported
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - An Israeli enemy patrol on Thursday launched a stun grenade towards the town of Yarine, though no injuries were reported. nbsp; ==============R.H.

  • Aoun Honors Lebanon U-23 Football Team for Historic AFC Qualification
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Thursday congratulated Lebanon U-23 national football team on their historic achievement of qualifying for the AFC U-23 Championship finals, emphasizing that quot;this milestone reflects the spirit of determination and perseverance of Lebanon#39;s youth.quot; Additionally, the Lebanese Football Federation […]

  • Energy Minister Launches National Energy-Saving Campaign, Italy Pledges Support
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA ndash; Minister of Energy, Joe Sadi, on Thursday announced the launch of a national campaign to promote energy efficiency in households, stressing that the initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of saving energy. Minister of Information, Dr. Paul Morcos, underlined the ministryrsquo;s openness to working with Italy and benefiting from […]

  • Interior Minister Hajjar Meets Saudi Ambassador, Stresses Joint Fight Against Drug Smuggling
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA -nbsp;Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad Hajjar, on Thursday met with Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Bukhari, at the ministry, where discussions touched on general developments and bilateral cooperation. Ambassador Bukhari commended the efforts exerted by the Lebanese Ministry of Interior in combating drug smuggling, particularly […]

  • Four killed as Israeli forces intensify bombardment in Gaza city
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - Four citizens were killed on Thursday in the Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip as the Israeli occupation forces escalated the aggression on Gaza City, intensifying the aerial and artillery bombardment and detonating booby-trapped robots to destroy homes and force citizens to leave the city. WAFA correspondent said that four citizens […]

  • Morcos Mourns Journalist Youmna Cherri
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA ndash; Lebanese journalist, Youmna Cherri, passed away following a battle with illness, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism and dedication in the countryrsquo;s media landscape. Minister of Information, lawyer Dr. Paul Morcos, mourned her loss in a post on X platform writing: ldquo;I received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of […]

  • Brazilian Government on Israeli Ground Offensive Against Gaza City, State of Palestine
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - The Brazilian Government firmly condemns the latest escalation of Israelrsquo;s military offensive against the Gaza Strip, marked by the launch, in the early hours of last night, of a new ground incursion into Gaza City, in the State of Palestine. This additional act of grave violation of international law and international humanitarian law adds to […]

  • Israeli Drones Target Shebaa and Adaisseh; No Casualties Reported
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - An Israeli drone carried out an airstrike near the mosque in the southern town of Shebaa on Wednesday, security sources reported. No injuries were recorded. In a separate incident, another drone dropped a sound bomb on the al-Mahafir hill at the outskirts of Adaisseh. The strikes caused panic among residents but resulted in no casualties. nbsp; […]

  • Justice Minister Nassar Meets Bulgarian Ambassador Tumov in Beirut
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - Justice Minister, Adel Nassar, on Thursday received Bulgariarsquo;s Ambassador to Lebanon, Yasen Tomov, at his office in the ministry. nbsp; nbsp; =======R.H.

  • Oil Prices Ease After Fed Cut As Traders Eye US Labour Market Risks
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - Oil prices held lower on Thursday as traders assessed the US Federal Reserversquo;s quarter-point rate cut and mounting concerns over labour market weakness. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for October delivery traded at US$64.13 a barrel at 7:36 a.m. in Singapore, steady after a 0.7% drop the previous day. Brent for November settlement closed 0.8% […]

  • Aoun Bids Farewell to Malaysian Ambassador, Meets New Envoys
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA - President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Thursday received Malaysian Ambassador to Lebanon, Azri Mat Yacob, in a farewell visit marking the end of his diplomatic mission, wishing him success in his new responsibilities. The president also welcomed the newly appointed Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Abd al-Sattar […]

  • Lebanese Newspapers Headlines for Thursday, September 18, 2025
    on September 18, 2025

    NNA -nbsp; An-Nahar: Fear Grows Over Possible Election Collapse Amid Electoral Law Battle Rising Tensions Ahead of Nasrallahrsquo;s Anniversary from Raouche Al-Joumhouria: Electoral Landscape Heats Up: A Fierce Battle Ahead Priority Now Is to Contain Tensions and Secure Stability Al-Akhbar: U.S. Launches Special Program to Support Armyrsquo;s Arms […]

  • Several Events in Lebanon Mark Anniversary of Israeli Pager Massacre
    on September 17, 2025

    Because they were exposed to a war crime under international law, the cause of the wounded and martyrs of the Israeli Pager attack was the subject of a march organized by a crowd of media professionals, starting from Ain El Mreisseh to Manara on the coast of Beirut. Member of Loyalty to Resistance bloc, MP ...

  • Israeli Drone Attack on Baalbek, Eastern Lebanon, Claims Two Martyrs
    on September 17, 2025

    The Israeli enemy continued on Wednesday violating the Lebanese sovereignty and the ceasefire agreement based on the UN Security Council Resolution 1701. In this regard, an Israeli drone attack targeted a car in Baalbek, east of Lebanon, leaving casualties, according to Al-Manar reporter. The Lebanese health ministry reported that the Zionist drone raid on […]

  • Resistance Fighters Wounded by Israeli Pager Attack to Sheikh Qassem: We Are Committed for Sacrifice, Martyrdom
    on September 17, 2025

    The Islamic Resistance fighters wounded by the Israeli pager attack sent a message to Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, affirming their steadfastness on the path of resistance and their readiness for sacrifice and martyrdom. The message read: “To the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, may God protect him. Peace be upon you, […]

  • Video| Hezbollah Launched 21 Missile, Drone Attacks on Tel Aviv & Other Occupied Cities Hours after Israeli Pager Attack
    on September 17, 2025

    Empires could have collapsed had they faced such attacks, military and political observers commented on the Zionist Pager aggression on Hezbollah on September 17, 2024. Thousands of Pager devices exploded simultaneously in Beirut’s Dahieh, Bekaa and South Lebanon, killing or injuring thousands of Lebanese men, women, and children. Ambulances filled the […]

  • MP Fadlallah: Lebanese Government Endeavors to Disarm Resistance, but Resorts to Silence about Israeli Attacks
    on September 17, 2025

    Member of Loyalty to Resistance Parliamentary Bloc in Lebanon, Dr. Hasan Fadlallah, Wednesday stressed on the first anniversary of the Pagers massacre, committed by the Zionist enemy against a large number of Lebanese citizens, including youth, women, and children, that ‘the wounded of answering the call’ (the term used to describe the wounded from the […]

  • Video| Israeli Enemy Swiftly Answers Lebanese President Question about Peace
    on September 16, 2025

    Around six hours after the Lebanese President Joseph underlined the “necessity of reaching peace in the region” and asked the government of ‘Israel’ if it wants a permanent and fair peace in his address to the Arab-Islamic Summit in Qatar, the Zionist war jets targeted a residential building in Nabatieh City, South Lebanon. 14 injuries, including […]

  • Hezbollah Announces Series of Events Marking Martyrdom Anniversary of S. Nasrallah, S. Safieddine
    on September 16, 2025

    Hezbollah announced on Tuesday a series of services to mark the first martyrdom anniversary of the party’s Secretary Generals Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine. In a press conference in Beirut, Head of Hezbollah’s Media Activities Department Sheikh Ali Daher declared that the slogan of the occasion will be the same as that adopted ...

Lebanon map