Lebanon

Lebanese Crises and LAF Needs Discussed at the Élysée
Lebanese Crises and LAF Needs Discussed at the Élysée

The political crisis in Lebanon and the explosive situation in southern Lebanon, as well as the risk of conflagration in the region, were the focus of French President Emmanuel Macron's meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the Elysée Palace on Friday. The meeting lasted nearly an hour, after which they were joined by the ...

The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report
The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report

Good evening, and welcome to The Intelligent Recap It is Friday, April 19th, and the 196th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s episode: Israel attacks Iran, Iran replies, and the world holds its breath. In Lebanon: we take a look at the situation at the southern border, Lebanon’s political life picks up, as well as more local ...

AI Revolutionizes Media: Panel Discussion Insights
AI Revolutionizes Media: Panel Discussion Insights

A panel discussion titled "Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Media Landscape," led by Marc Saikali, Raymond Khoury, and Maha Zaraket and moderated by Youmna Chacar Ghorayeb, examined the evolving impact of AI on media, discussing its various aspects and implications. The discussion was attended by enthusiasts, journalism students, and ...

Sleiman Murder File Transferred to Mount Lebanon Prosecutor's Office
Sleiman Murder File Transferred to Mount Lebanon Prosecutor's Office

Public Prosecutor Jamal Hajjar handed over to the Mount Lebanon Court of Appeal on Friday the file on the preliminary investigation carried out by the Army into the murder of Pascal Sleiman, coordinator of the Lebanese Forces in Jbeil, who was abducted and killed during an alleged car theft. Six suspects of Syrian nationality were also referred ...

Lebanon's Opposition Delegation Meets With US Treasury Officials
Lebanon's Opposition Delegation Meets With US Treasury Officials

The delegation of opposition MPs continued its tour in Washington, D.C., presenting the opposition's standpoint to American officials regarding the situation in Lebanon. MPs Michel Moawad, Waddah Sadek, Georges Okais, Marc Daou and Nadim Gemayel presented a unified roadmap for Lebanon's future. The delegation began with a series of crucial ...

Quintet’s Endeavor: No Significant Progress
Quintet’s Endeavor: No Significant Progress

In their recent tour of Lebanese leaders, the ambassadors of the Quintet Committee, including France, the US, Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, made no significant progress in breaking the deadlocked presidential election. However, the messages delivered by some were crystal clear. Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari did not participate in the meeting ...

Beauty and Wellbeing Forum: Mind and Body Care in the Spotlight
Beauty and Wellbeing Forum: Mind and Body Care in the Spotlight

From April 18th to 21st, over 200 exhibitors gather at the Forum de Beyrouth for the Beauty and Wellbeing Forum, a groundbreaking event in Lebanon dedicated to beauty, as well as mental and physical health.

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Tenenti: "The Only Thing We Support Is Peace"

UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti stressed in comments made to the National News Agency on Thursday that the peacekeeping force "is neutral, does not support any party and does not carry out surveillance activities." “The only thing we support is peace. The pursuit of peace through the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 is ...

41 Years Since the US Embassy Bombing in Beirut
41 Years Since the US Embassy Bombing in Beirut

The United States Embassy in Beirut published on its X account: “Today, Ambassador Johnson and the U.S. Embassy Beirut community marked the 41st anniversary of the 1983 Embassy bombing. Together with the families of the victims, we honored lives that were lost and changed. Our colleagues’ legacy continues to inspire our daily work.” The ...

Macron to Receive Mikati and Joseph Aoun on Friday
Macron to Receive Mikati and Joseph Aoun on Friday

French President Emmanuel Macron will receive caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Army, General Joseph Aoun, on Friday, against a backdrop of national and regional tensions, announced the Élysée Palace. "The caretaker prime minister is expected to arrive at the Élysée Palace at noon on Friday," ...

Mawlawi: Syrian Nationals Are Protected by Application of the Law
Mawlawi: Syrian Nationals Are Protected by Application of the Law

Caretaker Minister of Interior Bassam Mawlawi stressed on Thursday that "the protection of Syrian nationals lies in the application of the law," reiterating that "Lebanon can no longer support the economic displacement" of Syrians. At a meeting held at the Ministry to discuss Syrian displacement, Mawlawi said that "municipalities have a duty to ...