Lyne Sammouri 12/02 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri arrived in Lebanon last night before the 20th anniversary commemoration of his father, former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, this Friday, February 14. Hariri met with US Ambassador Lisa Johnson earlier this morning at Beit al-Wasat. He is scheduled to visit the Presidential Palace around 2 PM, followed by a trip to ...
This is Beirut 12/02 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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As the deadline approaches for Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon, a fragile calm persists in the region. The Ceasefire Monitoring Committee has been informed that the Israeli army has requested to remain in certain positions in southern Lebanon until February 28. The Lebanese side has firmly rejected this request. Additionally, ...
Yasmin Ghannam 12/02 09:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Twenty years after #RaficHariri's tragic assassination, Rafic Hariri’s legacy as a leader, philanthropist and symbol of hope continues to shape Lebanon’s identity, inspiring a nation still striving for the progress he envisioned.
Amal Chmouny 12/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US Congressman Darin LaHood expressed a hopeful perspective on Lebanon, recognizing the complicated realities the country faces. He stressed the importance of future transformation and strategic planning, advocating for a proactive stance in addressing Lebanon's challenges. LaHood emerges as a voice of optimism. His recent remarks to This is ...
This is Beirut 11/02 23:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Like a leitmotif brandished at every turn of phrase, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam kept repeating, during an interview broadcasted Tuesday evening on several local TV channels, “We want to regain the trust of citizens!” Acknowledging the extent of the suffering endured by the Lebanese as a result of the financial and economic crisis, the ...
Lyne Sammouri 11/02 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Within hours, Saad Hariri is expected in Lebanon. And this time, it’s not just another annual visit. After years of silence, the son of Lebanon’s martyred Prime Minister Rafic Hariri will speak. Every February 14th, Hariri honors his father’s legacy. But this year, things are way different. His comeback couldn’t come at a more critical ...
This is Beirut 11/02 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The body of Khodr Karam Zeaiter, nephew of Amal movement MP Ghazi Zeaiter, was discovered on Tuesday in Hanna Valley, inside Syrian territory near the eastern Lebanese caza of Hermel. Zeaiter’s body bore multiple bullet wounds. Zeaiter was kidnapped two days ago along with three other young men from his village, Blouza, on the outskirts of Homs ...
This is Beirut 11/02 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s newly formed government established a ministerial committee tasked with drafting the policy statement, a crucial document that will determine whether Parliament grants confidence to the new cabinet. The five-member committee includes Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri, Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh, Minister of Finance Yassine ...
Chelsea Al Arif 11/02 13:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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On February 11, 2025, the official photograph of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's government, the first under President Joseph Aoun's term, was taken at Baabda Palace. The Council of Ministers, gathered for the first time at the Presidential Palace, launched their 'Reform and Rescue' mission, with a committee led by Prime Minister Salam formed to ...
Johnny Kortbawi 11/02 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Morgan Ortagus landed in Lebanon like a missile. One must set aside the sexist remarks that were little more than admiration of her beauty, and the crude jokes along the lines of “do as you please, beautiful”—the kind of comments we thought belonged to a bygone era, only to realize that they remain deeply ingrained in the Lebanese ...
This is Beirut 11/02 11:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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Russia has expressed its readiness to assist Lebanon in its post-conflict recovery process. On Tuesday, the Russian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alexander Rudakov, stated that Moscow is prepared to consider any official request from Beirut in this regard. In an interview with the Russian news agency Sputnik, Rudakov emphasized the strong bilateral ...
Philippe Abi-Akl 11/02 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Nawaf Salam’s cabinet is one of the fastest-formed governments in the past three decades. Just 26 days after Salam was tasked with forming a government—based on the criteria he set, chiefly excluding partisan ministers—and following his agreement with President Joseph Aoun, he successfully formed his cabinet, which includes competent ...