Lebanon and Israel, still technically at war, wrapped up a second round of maritime border talks Thursday under UN and US auspices to allow for offshore energy exploration.

Lebanon, Israel end second round of maritime border talks

This week on the West Asia Post, we look at one year of anti-government protests in Lebanon as Ghadi Francis talks to one of the main voices of the revolution. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM, only on WION.

The West Asia Post; Episode 4

Hundreds have marched in Lebanon's capital to mark the first anniversary of a non-sectarian protest movement. Protesters light torch in front of blash-hit port.

Hundreds in Lebanon mark first anniversary of protest movement; Protesters light 'torch of revolution'

Lebanon marked the first anniversary on Saturday of a non-sectarian protest movement that has rocked the political elite but has yet to achieve its goal of sweeping reform.

Lebanon protest movement marks 'harrowing' first year

Long-time foes Lebanon and Israel met briefly on Wednesday for unprecedented talks on their disputed maritime border, but broke up after barely an hour and agreed to meet again in two weeks.

Your Story: Lebanon, Israel hold talks on disputed maritime border

Lebanon, Israel hold talks on disputed maritime border

Wildfires fuelled by high temperature ravage several regions of Syria, Lebanon & Turkey. The wildfires triggered by heatwaves hitting the region have killed at least 3 people and burned swaths of land.

Wildfires ravage parts of West Asia, forest fires claim at least 3 lives in Syria

Watch this week's West Asia Post as Ghadi Francis takes you to the heart of a border conflict between Israel and Lebanon. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM, only on WION.

The West Asia Post: Lebanon-Israel Border Conflict, An Exclusive Ground Report from the Blue Line

The people of Lebanon are preparing for a tough winter as Lebanon faces financial ruin amid a lack of aid and leadership. Watch report.

Lebanon faces economic crisis amid COVID-19 pandemic

Four people were killed and several more were wounded when a fuel tank exploded in a Beirut building on Friday, the Lebanese Red Cross said. The explosion caused a large fire to break out in the building in the Tariq al-Jadida neighbourhood, a security source said.

Explosion at fuel depot in Beirut kills four

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the Lebanese economy was in crisis. For the migrant workers who had moved to Lebanon in search of a better life, things have become worse. Watch report.

Lebanon migrant workers: 'Kafala system' leads to exploitation

Lebanon's emergency services reeling from a devastating year. Firefighters in Lebanon complain for a diminishing fleet of cars.

Lebanon's emergency services reeling from a devastating year

Lebanon's emergency services are reeling from a devastating year, but are determined to press on.

Beirut firefighters bemoan budget cuts

Watch this week's West Asia Post as we talk about Lebanon's growing economic crisis with an exclusive ground report from Beirut. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM, only on WION.

The West Asia Post: Two years on, Khashoggi murder unresolved

The West Asia Post ; Episode 1

Lebanon has asked Interpol to issue arrest warrants for the Russian captain and owner of the ship that brought the explosive material that detonated at Beirut port in August, killing nearly 200 people, state media reported on Thursday.

Lebanon asks Interpol to arrest Russian ship captain, owner over port explosion

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said that his country will hold UN-mediated talks with Israel over their disputed land and maritime borders.

Lebanon and Israel border dispute: First Israeli-Lebanese talks in 30 years | World News

Lebanon to hold talks with Israel on disputed border issue. The talks will be mediated by the United Nations on the disputed land and maritime borders.

Lebanon to hold talks with Israel on disputed border issue

French President Emmanuel Macron admonished Lebanon's leaders on Sunday for serving their own interests ahead of their country and vowed to push ahead with efforts to prevent chaos, but appeared to have no back up plan should his initiative fail.

French President Emmanuel Macron accuses Lebanese leaders of betrayal

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Top ten world news today: Govt formation in Lebanon, and more

Lebanese police have killed nine suspected members of the Islamic State group in the hunt for "terrorists" linked to several deadly attacks, including on soldiers, a security source said Sunday.

Lebanon says nine IS-linked suspects killed in hunt for 'terrorists'

Lebanon's prime minister-designate Mustapha Adib recused himself from forming a new cabinet on Saturday as he struggled to get various factions together amid international pressure to form a government, over a month after the Beirut blasts.

Lebanon's PM-designate Mustapha Adib pulls out of government formation

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a news conference on Sunday on the political situation in Lebanon, the French presidency said. Lebanon’s prime minister-designate, Mustapha Adib, quit on Saturday after trying for almost a month to line up a non-partisan cabinet.

French president to address situation in Lebanon on September 27

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