"Jamal Ibrahim Haidar & Adeel Malik explain how elite failure and global inaction are compounding the country’s economic meltdown."

"Once the economy's crown jewel, Lebanon's banks are shutting branches and laying off employees in droves, resizing to the bleak reality of a crisis. "

"The World Bank says Lebanon’s political class is to blame for the country's economic collapse, warning that the meltdown threatens Beirut's long-term stability"

>"If Israel acts against Iran's proxy, Hezbollah, America will have to decide whether or how to get involved."

"A woman’s co-op is using discarded wool to weave handcrafted rugs to sell abroad and revive fortunes at home."

"Saudi blanket ban on Lebanese imports is another blow to a crippled economy."

"With fuel shortages and economic ruin causing havoc in the country, Lebanon is in dire need of help. But its supporters may have run out of patience."

>"As the economic crisis grinds on, Lebanese navigate soaring food costs and fuel and medicine shortages."

"The only way to end Lebanon’s nightmare and to succeed politically is for prime minister Najib MikatiMikati to establish a currency board."

>"The new government has not yet said how it will use the desperately needed funds."

"Ministers promise transparency and oversight for cash card programme to support 500,000 vulnerable families."

"Lebanese leaders hold emergency meeting, decide to change the exchange rate used to price petroleum products."

"As Lebanon suffers from hyperinflation, only a few profit from the skyrocketing U.S. dollar's exchange rates."

>"Central bank said recent fuel subsidies have only helped businesses and not people in need."

"As Lebanon’s crisis deepens, families now depend on expats to bring life-saving medicine, hygiene products, and cash."