Doha's enhanced clout in Beirut seen in Qatari state energy company's replacement of Russian firm in consortium searching for gas in offshore field along Israeli border

Gas-rich country's state-run QatarEnergy to receive minority 30% stake in two blocks in Lebanese economic zone, in latest development following maritime border deal with Israel

Michel Aoun meets with Qatari ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, aiming to ease tense relations with Saudi Arabia and its allies