Public anger flared across Lebanon after the Cabinet approved new VAT and fuel taxes, with protesters warning the hikes shift the cost of reform onto citizens already strained by inflation and the financial collapse.
Beirut’s Le Monnot Theatre has re-emerged under Josyane Boulos, blending community-driven programming with renewed international attention a symbol of Lebanon’s cultural resilience.
As crisis persists, Lebanon looks beyond its borders, exploring how diaspora networks and artificial intelligence could anchor a sustainable knowledge economy.
UNEA in Nairobi adopted UNEP’s new four-year strategy, emphasizing youth leadership, innovation, and climate resilience, especially for vulnerable regions like the Middle East.
Climate change is accelerating displacement in the Arab region, with women suffering disproportionate burdens and vulnerabilities.
Environmental pressures, conflict, and gender inequality combine to push Arab women into dangerous, often unrecognized migration.
