Protesters block major roads around Beirut after Lebanon’s cabinet approves new taxes that raise fuel prices to fund public pay hikes. On Tuesday, taxi drivers and others shut down key routes and warn they can escalate. On Monday, the cabinet approves a gasoline tax and backs a higher value-added tax, though parliament still needs to sign off. The government says the money supports salary and pension boosts for public workers after the currency collapse. Diesel stays exempt because many rely on private generators. The cabinet is also reviewing an army plan to disarm non-state groups, including Hezbollah.