'Rising Lion' Operation: Could It Be the Middle East’s Final War?

Philippe Abi-Akl 17/06 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel’s “Rising Lion” operation against Iran, which began at dawn on Friday, was not merely a security response, it marked a pivotal step in a broader campaign of direct US pressure on Tehran. Coinciding with the expiration of President Donald Trump’s 60-day deadline for Iran to respond to nuclear deal proposals, the strike represented a ...

Op-edThe Resistance Axis: More Fragile Than It Seems

Johnny Kortbawi 17/06 08:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A few months ago, a political activist mockingly coined the term “Rice Pudding Axis” to describe the so-called obstructionist axis, after a major part of it collapsed in Lebanon following Hezbollah’s military failure and eventual capitulation. Unable to hold its ground, the group was forced to sign a humiliating agreement that effectively ...

Government Breaks 8-Year Deadlock: Major Diplomatic and Economic Reforms

This is Beirut 16/06 17:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In a landmark session held on Monday at Baabda Palace, the Cabinet ended an eight-year stalemate by approving a sweeping reshuffle of diplomatic appointments, signaling what officials described as a return to institutional order within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Meeting since 10:30 AM, the Council of Ministers approved the full list of new ...

Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 16/06 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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As Israel and Iran exchange attacks for the fourth day, an Israeli drone struck the town of Hula in southern Lebanon on Monday, killing one person. According to local reports, the victim was engaged in beekeeping work on the western outskirts of the town, in the Qadam neighborhood, at the time of the attack. The Israeli army’s ...

UAE Tops List of Most Expensive Arab Countries and Lebanon Ranks 9th

This is Beirut 16/06 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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According to recent figures published by the Numbeo platform, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was ranked as the most expensive Arab country in terms of cost of living, with an index score of 54.1. The index uses New York City, set at a baseline of 100, as a reference point to show how expensive it is to live in other countries compared to the ...

Op-ed​​​​​​​Missiles Over Lebanon, Silence Below: When the Government Abdicates Its Sovereignty

Tylia El Helou 16/06 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Overnight from Saturday to Sunday, Iranian ballistic missiles crossed Lebanese skies, heading toward northern Israel, visible from several localities in the South, the Beqaa Valley and even Beirut. They were neither launched from Lebanon nor aimed at it, but they violated its airspace, once again, as if it didn’t exist. And once again, our ...

MEA Adds Extra Flights to Istanbul, Cairo and Milan

This is Beirut 16/06 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Amid a wave of cancellations and delays, Middle East Airlines (MEA) has announced the addition of extra flights to accommodate rising passenger demand. These flights aim to assist travelers affected by recent disruptions and will include routes to Istanbul on June 16 and to Cairo and Milan on June 17. In an official statement released Monday, the ...

The Ministry of Energy Authorizes the Unloading of Fuel from the Minerva Antonia

This is Beirut 16/06 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Ministry of Energy and Water announced on Monday that it has authorized the unloading of the Minerva Antonia’s cargo, following confirmation that the fuel on board complies with current specifications. According to a statement released by the Ministry’s press office, the latest tests conducted on samples from the ship’s cargo confirmed ...

UNIFIL Reaffirms Commitment to Stability Along Blue Line

This is Beirut 16/06 11:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Commander of the Western Sector of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), General Nicola Mandolesi, has reiterated the mission’s commitment to maintaining stability and security along the Blue Line in close coordination with the Lebanese Army. In an official statement released Monday, UNIFIL's Western Sector highlighted ...

Lebanon Launches Repatriation Effort From Egypt with Three Flights Scheduled Monday

This is Beirut 16/06 08:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A plane took off this morning from  Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh, with 180 Lebanese nationals on board. Two additional flights, carrying a similar number of passengers, are also scheduled for today as part of a plan developed by Minister of Public Works Fayez Rassamni in coordination with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Facing ...

VideosL’Écho des Bois Brings Together the Scouts of Lebanon in Zouk

Chelsea Al Arif 15/06 09:40 - Reading : less than a minute

On Saturday evening, at the Zouk Amphitheater, more than 2,500 young people, family members and friends answered the Scouts of Lebanon’s call. A national concert marked by joy, singing and unity, followed.

Local and Regional Air Travel Disrupted Amid Escalation

This is Beirut 15/06 01:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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According to several Lebanese media outlets, Lebanon’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation has decided to suspend operations at Beirut’s international airport between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Any exception during this timeframe will require prior approval from the Lebanese aviation authorities. At Rafic Hariri International Airport, the ...