Differences Between Paris and Washington Over UNIFIL’s Mandate

This is Beirut 16/08 21:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Al-Jadeed TV revealed on Saturday differences between the United States and France over the renewal of the mandate of the UNIFIL force operating in southern Lebanon. Washington wants a one-year renewal, which would be the last, while Paris wants a renewal without specifying a duration. Political sources told the channel that meetings held in ...

President Aoun Inspects the Presidential Guard

This is Beirut 16/08 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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The President of the Lebanese Republic, Joseph Aoun, paid a visit to the Presidential Guard company of the Internal Security Forces, where he was welcomed by the unit commander, as well as several officers and other personnel. During his tour, President Aoun inspected the company's building, inquired about the progress of the missions entrusted ...

‘Standard & Poor’s’ Maintains Lebanon’s Foreign Currency Rating at SD, Warns of Weak Governance

This is Beirut 16/08 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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The international credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has raised Lebanon’s long-term local currency rating to CCC with a stable outlook, while maintaining its foreign currency rating at SD, according to Reuters. The agency explained that the risks of Lebanon defaulting on local debt remain, due to spending pressures, limited access to ...

South Lebanon: Mayor of Mari Targeted by Israeli Fire

This is Beirut 16/08 17:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The mayor of Mari, Youssef Fayad, narrowly escaped death after being hit by a barrage of Israeli fire that flew just above his head while he was accompanying an employee of the Southern Council near the Abbasiya-Majidiyeh intersection. An Israeli drone also targeted an excavator in the town of Aitaroun. Another dropped a sound bomb near farmers ...

William Noun on Summons: Justice Doesn’t Scare Us, Charges Are Political

This is Beirut 16/08 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Central Criminal Investigations Department has summoned activist William Noun for questioning after a complaint was filed against him on charges of inciting sectarian strife and violating the law on dealings with Israel. In an interview, William Noun expressed surprise at being summoned based on a lawsuit filed by lawyer Hassan Ibrahim, known ...

Geagea: Naim Qassem’s Speech Is Unacceptable

This is Beirut 16/08 12:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea responded to Hezbollah’s leader and Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s latest speech, describing it as “unacceptable by all standards” and warning that it represents a direct threat to Lebanon’s government, parliament, and constitutional institutions. In a statement released on ...

AnalysisLebanon Reinforces Its Sovereignty as Hezbollah and Iranian Influence Decline

Amal Chmouny 16/08 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In recent months, the geopolitical landscape in Lebanon has undergone a notable shift as Iran's influence, particularly through its support of Hezbollah, faces growing scrutiny and challenge. The once seemingly unassailable grip that Tehran had over Lebanese affairs is being tested, as internal tensions rise and the Lebanese government seeks to ...

VideosAhmad, or a Country’s Indifference to Its Elders

Charbel Hneineh 16/08 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute

In a small, dusty shop in Hadath–Kfarchima, Ahmad still works every day. No pension, no social security, no rest. A lifetime of effort, stacked on shelves… in a country where growing old has become a silent struggle.

Op-edThe Stages of Naim Qassem’s Grief

Johhny Kortbawi 16/08 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A clear separation is emerging between Naim Qassem and Hezbollah, or even between various factions within the party and its wider base of supporters, following the absence of a central figure like Hassan Nasrallah, which has undermined decision-making and centralized authority. Historically, Qassem played a secondary role within Hezbollah, ...

Ex-Presidents, Premiers, Back Government Position On Weapons Control

This is Beirut 15/08 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Two former Lebanese presidents, Amin Gemayel and Michel Sleiman, along with three former prime ministers, Najib Mikati, Fouad Siniora and Tammam Salam, issued a joint statement on Friday backing the government’s position over the state’s exclusive control of weapons. The leaders praised the government’s efforts to restore full state ...

Brother Jean-Louis Mainguy Takes His Final Bow

Marilyne Jallad 15/08 18:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Franco-Lebanese interior architect, born in Beirut on October 11, 1953, has never ceased to surprise and inspire those around him, skillfully balancing multiple professional and human roles. A scenographer and the Honorary President of the Union of French Abroad (UFE), an association he devoted himself to as president from 2004 to 2015 to ...

PSP Calls for International Probe into Sweida's Violence

This is Beirut 15/08 17:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) called on Friday for an international investigation into the recent violence in Sweida, the Druze heartland of southern Syria, where hundreds were killed. Rejecting what it described as “rumors and claims” about its stance, the PSP reiterated its demands for justice, urgent relief for the embattled city ...