Tlaib, Dingell ask for extension of stay for Lebanese nationals in U.S. during dire crisis

August 27th, 20211 A letter co-led by U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) is urging the Biden administration to allow Lebanese nationals an extension of their stay in the U.S. during Lebanon's dire economic crisis, by designating Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. Support for the letter is growing in the...

Emirates allows travelers to Beirut from U.S. and some other countries to bring extra luggage through September

August 26th, 20210 DUBAI – Starting Thursday, Aug. 26 through Sept. 30, Emirates airline's economy class passengers traveling to Beirut from the U.S. and some other countries via Dubai will be eligible to carry an additional piece of luggage totaling 50 lbs. The additional baggage allowance will help customers pack extra items to support family and...

Lebanon’s lights may go off as cash for electricity runs out

May 7th, 20210 BEIRUT – Lebanon's lights may go off this month because cash for electricity generation is running out, a lawmaker said on Thursday, as the country grapples with a deep economic crisis. Lebanon's parliament had approved a $200 million emergency loan to finance fuel imports for power generation in March, but a committee reviewing the...