The Buzz

Economics and Policy Corruption in Lebanon has increased over the last year, a survey says, with 66 percent of Lebanese believing confirming that the level of exploitation and bribery in …

Economics and Policy Cyprus has agreed a deal with a US-Israeli partnership to build a liquefied natural gas plant on the island to exploit untapped energy riches, undermining the potential …

Economics and Policy Power rationing in Lebanon is due to continue until at least Friday due to ongoing maintenance work, the state-run energy company has said. More from The Daily …

Economics and Policy Qatar's emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani confirmed on Tuesday he was transferring power to his son, Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim, taking the rare step for a …

The drone debate in America has become depressingly polarized. While critics point to the civilians killed and argue that most of the suspects could be captured, proponents counter that the …

Economics and Policy Saudi Arabia has switched its weekend to Friday-Saturday, bringing the kingdom into line with the other Arabian Gulf states. More from The National The Iranian rial has …

Economics and Policy High Syrian demand for Lebanese manufactured goods caused industrial exports to surge by 6.3 percent in the first three months of 2013. More from The Daily Star   …

Economics and Policy Most Lebanese bankers have apparently coalesced around the candidacy of François Bassil as head of the Association of Banks in Lebanon, ahead of the group’s July 5 election. …

Economics and Policy Syria is to  draw on a $1 billion credit line from Iran in order to stabilize the pound after it plummeted to a record low against the …

Economics and Policy Shoring up the Lebanese industrial sector is key for restoring economic stability, said officials who celebrated the “Lebanese Industry Day” on Monday. More from The Daily Star …