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Lebanese passport opens few doors

BEIRUT: Lebanese passport holders only gain admission to 37 nations without restriction, according to the recently released Henley & Partners rating of countries based on the degree of international travel afforded to their respective citizens. This places Lebanon as 97th down the list alongside Ethiopia, […]

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UK bars electronic carry-ons from Lebanon flights

WASHINGTON: The U.S. and British governments, citing unspecified threats, are barring passengers on some international flights from mostly Middle Eastern and North African countries from bringing laptops, tablets, electronic games and other devices on board in carry-on bags. While the U.S. ban excludes Beirut airport, […]

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Army chief discusses cooperation with British Ambassador

Army chief, General Joseph Aoun, met on Tuesday with British Ambassador to Lebanon, Hugo Shorter, accompanied by Defense Attaché Colonel Chris Gunning. Talks reportedly featured high on the current general situation in Lebanon and the broader Arab region, as well as on military cooperation between […]