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Barrack-Ortagus Mission: Advancing Lebanese Sovereignty
VideosBarrack-Ortagus Mission: Advancing Lebanese Sovereignty

On Tuesday, the US delegation led by envoys Thomas Barrack and Morgan Ortagus highlighted growing alignment between Washington and Lebanese authorities, working with international support toward restoring Lebanese sovereignty. The collaboration was evident during a marathon day of meetings. Barrack and Ortagus, joined by Senators Jeanne Shaheen ...

Morgan Ortagus’s Visit: A Strategic Boost for Lebanon’s Sovereignty and Stability
SpotlightMorgan Ortagus’s Visit: A Strategic Boost for Lebanon’s Sovereignty and Stability

In a critical moment for Lebanon, the recent visit by U.S. Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus—alongside Senator Lindsey Graham—offered more than just diplomatic formalities. It sent a clear, resounding message: the United States stands firmly with the Lebanese state, its institutions, and its people. Beyond the headlines, Ortagus’s visit marked a ...

Lebanese Forces Blame Hezbollah for Israeli Violations of Sovereignty
Lebanese Forces Blame Hezbollah for Israeli Violations of Sovereignty

The ‘Lebanese Forces’ (LF) party said Tuesday that Hezbollah is to blame for Israel’s repeated incursions into Lebanon and for undermining the country’s sovereignty. In a statement released by its media office, the LF was responding to remarks made a day earlier by Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem. It said the ...

Naim Qassem: Pro-Sovereignty Reformist
Op-edNaim Qassem: Pro-Sovereignty Reformist

At its core, the issue is that Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, has been seeking ways to convince his audience that handing over the group’s weapons to the state has become inevitable, particularly in the wake of the party’s military and political setbacks suffered over the past year. Qassem has repeatedly approached ...

Expats: Lebanon at Any Cost!
Expats: Lebanon at Any Cost!

Although they’re delighted to return to their homeland, Lebanese expats in their thirties and Gen Z youth agree on one thing: the cost of living in Lebanon is staggering. Even so, it doesn’t stop them from coming back each summer to celebrate, reconnect with loved ones, and enjoy a season where every moment is worth the sacrifice. “It’s a ...

Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh Freed on $20 Million Bail
Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh Freed on $20 Million Bail

The indictment chamber ordered on Tuesday the release of former Central Bank governor Riad Salameh on bail set at $20 million and 5 billion Lebanese pounds. The decision also imposes a one-year travel ban, as legal proceedings against him are still ongoing. The bail is the largest in Lebanon’s history. Salameh’s defense team strongly ...

Ortagus and Graham Call for Support of the Lebanese State and Disarmament of Hezbollah
ExclusiveOrtagus and Graham Call for Support of the Lebanese State and Disarmament of Hezbollah

A private dinner was held Monday evening by Lebanese MP Ragy el-Saad and businessman Tarek Ghali at a Beirut restaurant in honor of U.S. Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. More than fifty diplomatic, political, and media figures attended the event. During the dinner, both Morgan Ortagus and Lindsey Graham expressed ...

Deadly Clashes over Cross-Border Smuggling Between Lebanon and Syria
Deadly Clashes over Cross-Border Smuggling Between Lebanon and Syria

Syrian and Lebanese smugglers clashed along the eastern border Tuesday in the rugged areas of Sargaya in Syria and Maaraboun in Lebanon, leaving at least two people dead and one wounded, according to security sources on both sides. The commander of the western region of Syria’s Border Guard Directorate said Syrian forces staged an ambush to ...

Lebanon Receives Updated French Draft on UNIFIL Mandate
Lebanon Receives Updated French Draft on UNIFIL Mandate

High-level diplomatic sources in New York confirmed to MTV Lebanon on Tuesday that Lebanon received a revised French draft proposal regarding the renewal of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The draft is currently under review, with officials expected to discuss it and submit feedback within a tight timeframe ahead of the ...

YASA Sounds the Alarm Over Lebanon’s Road Accident Toll
YASA Sounds the Alarm Over Lebanon’s Road Accident Toll

After a concerning surge in road accident victims in Lebanon, the Youth Association for Social Awareness (YASA) association has issued an urgent appeal to the authorities. According to its data, fatalities from traffic collisions have risen by more than 30 percent compared with last year. August has been particularly deadly, with 56 people ...

Final Attempt to Mend Rift Before Cabinet Session
AnalysisFinal Attempt to Mend Rift Before Cabinet Session

In one week, the Cabinet is scheduled to meet — unless delayed — to review an army plan implementing the government’s decision to confine all weapons to state control. The coming days promise significant developments: it includes US Senator Lindsey Graham’s visit to Beirut with envoys Morgan Ortagus and Thomas Barrack, an anticipated ...