Lebanon
Lebanon is a country in the Middle East, bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Its capital and largest city is Beirut. The country has a population of approximately six-million people and operates under a confessional parliamentary republic system, where political power is distributed among religious communities. Lebanon's economy historically relied on banking, tourism and services, though it has faced severe economic crisis since 2019, with currency collapse, banking sector failure and widespread poverty. The Lebanese pound is the national currency. Lebanon is a member of the United Nations and the Arab League. The country has a complex sectarian political structure, with power shared among Christian, Sunni Muslim, Shia Muslim and Druze communities under the National Pact arrangement established after independence. Lebanon gained independence from France in 1943, endured a civil war from 1975 to 1990, and has experienced recurring conflict with Israel, including a major war in 2006 and escalated hostilities involving Hezbollah. The country hosts a large number of Syrian and Palestinian refugees, placing additional strain on its infrastructure and economy.
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Oil prices climb more than $4 after Israeli strikes on Iran, Lebanon
By: Reuters 8th June 2026 Oil prices jumped more than $4 on Monday, with investors spooked by fresh Israeli strikes on Iran as well as renewed attacks on Lebanon a day... →
Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
By: Reuters 3rd June 2026 Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the US military carrying out strikes near... →
Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says
By: Reuters 2nd June 2026 Surging global transport costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are threatening the delivery of lifesaving aid to... →
Humanitarian Diplomacy Re-Imagined
2nd June 2026 Humanitarian diplomacy is gaining renewed prominence within the European Union (EU) and among its Member States, with new policy initiatives and... →
South African rand edges up as investors track US-Iran talks, await local month-end data
By: Reuters 24th April 2026 The South African rand edged up on Friday, as signs emerged of possible peace talks between the US and Iran that could ease Middle East tensions,... →
South African rand steady as investors track stalled US-Iran talks, await local month-end data
By: Reuters 24th April 2026 The South African rand was steady in early trade on Friday, as stalled peace negotiations between the US and Iran dampened hopes for an immediate... →
Amnesty International accuses Trump, Putin, Netanyahu of gross human rights abuses 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th April 2026 Amnesty International South Africa has demanded urgent systemic reform, enhanced international solidarity and robust accountability measures to... →
World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends
By: Reuters 13th April 2026 The Middle East war will dominate global finance officials' talks this week in Washington, but World Bank President Ajay Banga is sounding the... →
IMF's Georgieva expects war to trigger demand for up to $50bn in Fund support
By: Reuters 9th April 2026 International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the global lender expected near-term demand for IMF financial support to... →
South African rand weakens as investors track fragile Middle East ceasefire
By: Reuters 9th April 2026 The South African rand was weaker on Thursday on doubts over a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, while traders also assessed... →
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