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Louay Faour

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Louay Faour is a journalist at The New Arab focusing largely on the Levant, with a particular interest in Lebanese affairs. He is an Arabic speaker and previously worked on the online news desk at The Daily Star Lebanon. He also contributed as a volunteer writer at LevantX.
 
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Qatar's prime minister has announced plans to help revive Lebanon’s ailing electricity sector, which has been a major source of losses for the country.

16 October, 2026

The first flight was set to take off from René Mouawad Airport this month, but security, legal and administrative obstacles have delayed the opening.

15 October, 2026

Israeli attacks continue to devastate parts of southern Lebanon, with reports that Israel is planning to deepen its invasion in the event of a new war.

15 October, 2026

Lebanon’s two largest ports have joined the IMEC Ports Club, raising questions over whether the country has the capability to compete in regional trade.

11 October, 2026

The opposition figure says Turkey must not be drawn into the Saudi-Houthi conflict, and said he refused Ankara being part of Trump's regional order.

07 October, 2026

Syria's growing reliance on groundwater risks worsening its water crisis, but depleted aquifers can recover if pumping is reduced, an expert says.

07 October, 2026

The Conservative party leader says the UK needs to strengthen its air defences, but insists her proposed project is not a replica of Israel’s Iron Dome.

06 October, 2026

The talks have stalled for months as Israel refuses to implement the June framework agreement and continues to carry out attacks in southern Lebanon

30 September, 2026

Increasingly desperate socioeconomic conditions in Lebanon compounded by the energy crisis could trigger new street protests, amid ongoing conflict.

24 September, 2026

The decisions still need to be approved by Israel's Supreme Court, which has overturned most such disqualifications in previous elections.

23 September, 2026