
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Lebanon cannot pull itself out of its persisting economic crisis unless a new government is formed to transform the country and put into practice long-stalled reforms. “The change of direction cannot be done on a piecemeal basis. It requires a comprehensive approach,” ...

Lebanese President Michel Aoun said in a tweet on Sunday that corrupts “fear forensic audit” whereas “innocents are pleased by it.” The president’s tweet comes hours after a stance by Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on the issue. “The call for a forensic audit would be serious if it is comprehensive, ...