Christiane Tager 15/10 20:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Under the southern Lebanese sun, banana trees proudly stretch their lush green leaves, standing tall against climate challenges, crises and conflict. In this fertile, humid region, bananas have become more than a crop; they are a national specialty. “We produce between 80,000 and 100,000 tons a year, and demand keeps rising,” says a grower ...
This is Beirut 15/10 18:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Pope Vatican Peace Hope Bechara Rai
Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai announced that Pope Leo XIV will visit Lebanon at the end of November, describing the upcoming trip as a “visit of peace and hope” for a country weary from decades of unrest. Speaking to Agence France-Presse in Bkerke, Rai stated that “the Pope has taken peace upon himself; his program is ...
Natasha Metni Torbey 15/10 16:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Damascus Syria Prisons
A high-level Syrian delegation arrived in Beirut on Tuesday to address a long-neglected issue in strained bilateral relations: the case of Syrian detainees in Lebanese prisons. Officially, the meeting aimed to finalize a judicial agreement to organize the transfer of Syrian nationals incarcerated in Lebanon back to Syria within a legal framework ...
This is Beirut 15/10 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Syoufi Park Ashrafiyeh Beirut garden
Sioufi Park is officially open again! Visitors are welcome for peaceful walks, playtime and a breath of fresh air in the city. Have you visited yet?
This is Beirut 15/10 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Damascus Joseph Aoun Syria Beirut
On Wednesday, members of the National Commission for Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons were sworn in before the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, who reaffirmed that “the right to know the truth is a sacred right for every family.” The president also called on all parties to cooperate and “break the wall of silence” ...
This is Beirut 15/10 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Washington Michel Issa United States of America Morgan Ortagus
Michel Issa has officially been sworn in as the new United States Ambassador to Lebanon, marking the imminent start of his diplomatic mission in the country. Speaking during a ceremony held Tuesday evening at the Lebanese Embassy in Washington, Issa said: “I am preparing to depart soon for Lebanon to begin my mission as US Ambassador.” He ...
Amal Chmouny 15/10 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hezbollah United States
In the wake of the recent Gaza peace agreement, the United States is sharpening its focus on disarming Hezbollah, the militant group that has long contributed to Lebanon's instability. The aftermath of this agreement is expected to catalyze significant geopolitical shifts, compelling external powers, particularly the US, to take decisive actions ...
Yara Germany 14/10 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute
water bottles bacteria infections
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium found in water, has been making headlines lately in Lebanon. Dr. Elie Haddad, an infectious disease specialist at Hôtel-Dieu de France, explains everything you need to know about it.
This is Beirut 14/10 19:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Syria Adel Nassar Beirut Bachar el-Assad
During a two-hour meeting in Beirut, Lebanon and Syria reached an agreement for Syria to provide all available information related to security incidents that occurred in Lebanon during the period of Syrian control, particularly concerning political assassinations. The meeting was held on Tuesday between a Lebanese delegation headed by Minister of ...
This is Beirut 14/10 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Palestine Joe Raggi Egypt Gaza
Foreign Minister Joe Raggi held talks with Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing coordination across various fields. In a phone call on Tuesday, the two ministers also reviewed recent efforts to end the war in Gaza. Raggi expressed hope that ongoing ...
This is Beirut 14/10 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Emmanuel Macron Lebanese Army UN Security Council United Nations Joseph Aoun France UNIFIL
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hailed what he described as Lebanon’s “courageous decisions” aimed at ensuring that arms remain solely in the hands of legitimate state forces. In a letter to his Lebanese counterpart, President Joseph Aoun, Macron reaffirmed his commitment to convening two international conferences in support of ...
This is Beirut 14/10 12:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Water Bottle Tannourine Spring Water Contamination Bacteria
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Lebanon informed the public on October 13, 2025, that it would be removing Tannourine bottled water from stores after tests revealed the existence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a harmful bacterium. The announcement sent shock waves throughout the country. Tannourine, one of the nation’s most recognized ...