Lebanon

Lebanon Bids Farewell to Antoine Kerbaj, an Icon of Theater and Television
Lebanon Bids Farewell to Antoine Kerbaj, an Icon of Theater and Television

Renowned Lebanese artist Antoine Kerbaj passed away at the age of 90, following a long battle with illness, including Alzheimer's disease, which gradually distanced him from his loved ones and the lively social life he had always known. Born in the village of Zbogha, located on the slopes of Mount Sannine in Lebanon, Kerbaj was the son of Chukri ...

Strike Looms: Public Sector Contract Teachers Demand Fair Solutions
Strike Looms: Public Sector Contract Teachers Demand Fair Solutions

The Syndicate of Contract Teachers in the Public Sector in Lebanon issued a statement on Sunday in response to recent comments by the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Rima Karami, regarding the increase in the hourly rate for contract teachers. According to the syndicate, "The new rate, which combines the base salary and temporary ...

PSP Marks 48th and Last Anniversary of Kamal Joumblatt's Assassination
PSP Marks 48th and Last Anniversary of Kamal Joumblatt's Assassination

On the 48th anniversary of the assassination of Druze leader Kamal Joumblatt, former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) chief Walid Joumblatt announced the end of the annual March 16 commemoration. This decision comes amid a significant shift in Lebanon and the region, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria and the arrest of ...

Overnight Israeli Attacks Kill Two Hezbollah Members
Overnight Israeli Attacks Kill Two Hezbollah Members

Overnight Israeli attacks targeted Hezbollah operatives in several locations in southern Lebanon, as Israeli troops entered the town of Adaisseh in the largest violation of the ceasefire agreement so far. An Israeli drone launched a guided missile strike at approximately 2:00 a.m. targeting a BMW X5 SUV on the road to the town of Yater in the ...

Trump-Era Official Sought to End US Aid to Lebanon
Trump-Era Official Sought to End US Aid to Lebanon

According to an email reviewed by Reuters, a Trump administration official overseeing USAID sought to phase out US aid to Lebanon, arguing that the country had developed an "odd dependency" on American assistance. In a February 16 directive seen by Reuters, acting USAID deputy administrator Peter Marocco instructed officials to draft a memo ...

Armistice, Normalization, Peace: What Are the Differences?
ExplainerArmistice, Normalization, Peace: What Are the Differences?

Whenever an agreement—whether purely technical or otherwise—between Lebanon and Israel is discussed, confusion arises, often followed by accusations and excessive speculation. Many Lebanese tend to mix up and confuse the terms "armistice," "normalization," and "peace." This makes it necessary to clarify the differences between these three ...

Macron Reaffirms France’s Support for Lebanon, J. Aoun to Visit Paris on March 28
Macron Reaffirms France’s Support for Lebanon, J. Aoun to Visit Paris on March 28

French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his country’s support for Lebanon. During a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Friday evening, Macron stated that “France’s commitment to Lebanon remains strong, to support its recovery and protect its sovereignty.” On his X account, the French president also announced ...

The “Old Man” and Violence
ChronicleThe “Old Man” and Violence

One can only be horrified by the atrocities that have recently unfolded in the “Alawite country,” just a few hundred kilometers from our television screens. In the age of smartphones, the images have reached us, more graphic and harrowing than ever before. The interim Syrian president, Ahmad al-Shareh, has promised an investigation and the ...

Kulluna Irada: Millions Spent on Elections and Ongoing Budget Falsification
SpotlightKulluna Irada: Millions Spent on Elections and Ongoing Budget Falsification

On the surface, there is an intention to build a nation based on institutions, transparency and proper governance. However, in reality, Kulluna Irada has become nothing more than a breeding ground for theft, corruption, deception and falsification, all with destructive objectives for the country. The association, which was originally tasked with ...

Sleiman: The \
Sleiman: The "Army and People" Equation Is Key to Saving Lebanon

During a meeting at the presidential Baabda Palace with President Joseph Aoun, former President Michel Sleiman emphasized the importance of the "Army and People" equation, which he believes has been essential in preserving Lebanon’s stability. He reflected on the significance of March 14, “a date we all know as it is the day commemorating ...

Berri to Katz: We Will Not Surrender an Inch of Our Territory
Berri to Katz: We Will Not Surrender an Inch of Our Territory

Speaker Nabih Berri stated that “Lebanon will not surrender, under any circumstances, regardless of the intensity of the pressures, a single inch of its territory, nor any sovereign right.” “Lebanon will use all available means to protect its rights, preserve them, and liberate what remains of our territory from Israeli occupation,” Mr. ...