BEIRUT: The World Bank announced on Wednesday it had approved a $250 million project to support Lebanon’s reconstruction and recovery following last year’s devastating war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. The bank had previously estimated reconstruction and recovery to cost around $11 billion.

BEIRUT: The World Bank announced on Wednesday it had approved a $250 million project to support Lebanon’s reconstruction and recovery following last year’s devastating war between…

The World Bank announced Wednesday that it will invest over $1.3 billion to improve the quality of life in three war-torn countries in the Middle East.