Source: Reuters
The audit had hit a roadblock last year when restructuring consultancy A&M withdrew in November saying it hadn't received the information it needed from the central bank.
Security & Justice
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Sidon and Tyre Areas as Fighting Escalates Across Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces intensified operations across southern Lebanon and the western Bekaa on Wednesday, issuing new evacuation warnings to residents and carrying out a series of airstrikes and artillery attacks, as hostilities continued despite efforts to uphold a ceasefire agreement.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Alleged Spy’s Mysterious Disappearance Spotlights Israel’s Intelligence Networks in Lebanon
As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut’s southern suburbs last March and residents fled in panic, one man found his opportunity. Amid the chaos, he slipped out of his imprisonment in a Hezbollah cell and made his way to the green hills overlooking the Lebanese capital.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Opinion
Three Options Facing Lebanon
On the eve of the launch of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations under full US auspices and, we might add, with US “engineering” of the launching and management of the negotiation track, Lebanon was facing three possible scenarios amid both vertical - in terms of firepower - and horizontal - with the Israeli war expanding across Lebanese geography - escalation on the ground.
Monday, June 8, 2026
Trump Saved Beirut, Not Hezbollah
For a few terrifying hours, many Lebanese believed Beirut was about to be dragged into another devastating war. Israel was preparing to strike the southern suburbs. Families were frightened. The old fear returned: Lebanon once again standing on the edge of destruction because of a war it did not choose and cannot control. Then Donald Trump intervened.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Sports
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Tuesday 14 September 2021 11:03:59
Lebanon to Sign Contract for Central Bank Audit in Days
Lebanon's outgoing finance minister Ghazi Wazni said on Tuesday a contract for a forensic audit of the central bank would be signed in a few days by the new government with Alvarez & Marsal (A&M).
Prime Minister Najib Mikati put together a new cabinet on Friday alongside President Michel Aoun, naming Youssef Khalil as finance minister.