Natasha Metni Torbey 02/06 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon appears poised to move forward with long-delayed judicial appointments and reshuffles, according to well-placed judicial sources – an overdue step after more than five years of political deadlock. The process had been blocked since 2020, when then-President Michel Aoun rejected a package of proposed judicial transfers submitted by the ...
This is Beirut 02/06 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday reiterated his firm support for the Arab Peace Initiative, emphasizing the refugees’ right of return and the need for a two-state solution, with East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. Speaking after a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Salam underlined that his remarks were ...
This is Beirut 02/06 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering stance on accountability and transparency, declaring that “no case will remain closed and no official will be granted protection.” His remarks came after a meeting on Monday with a delegation from the International Federation of Lebanese Businessmen and Businesswomen. “No ...
Amal Chmouny 02/06 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent warning about Syria's potential descent into a "full-scale civil war of epic proportions" has not gone unnoticed. This cautionary note has raised alarm bells not only within Syria's borders but also in neighboring Lebanon, which remains precariously balanced on a fragile socio-political ...
This is Beirut 02/06 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Fouad Dandan, announced that flight reservations from the UAE to Lebanon for the upcoming summer season are fully booked. The surge in travel follows the recent decision to lift the travel ban on Emirati citizens visiting Lebanon — a move that Dandan described as opening new horizons for ...
This is Beirut 02/06 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute
The General Authority for Land and Sea Ports in Syria announced on Monday that the Arida border crossing with Lebanon, located in rural Tartus, will reopen to passenger traffic starting Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025. In an official statement, the authority said, “We inform travelers that the Arida border crossing with Lebanon will be opened for ...
Michel Touma 02/06 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Syrian authorities recently intercepted two large shipments of weapons and ammunition — just days apart — being smuggled into Lebanon as part of Iranian-led efforts to replenish Hezbollah’s military arsenal. Similar attempts had also been thwarted in recent weeks by security services loyal to the Damascus regime. The ongoing arms smuggling ...
Charles Chartouni 02/06 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Middle Eastern landscape is becoming more complicated, with its issues bordering intractability. The heightening tensions are far from being incidental; they are part of the Iranian sabotaging politics. Iranians have always been duplicitous when negotiating their nuclear deals. Hezbollah’s obstructionism is hobbling normalization in ...
This is Beirut 01/06 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli army carried out a series of targeted strikes across South Lebanon on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring several others. According to preliminary reports, an Israeli drone targeted a Rapid vehicle on the Debel-Aita al-Shaab road. The Ministry of Public Health then announced that one of the vehicle's occupants ...
This is Beirut 01/06 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
President Joseph Aoun began an official visit to Iraq on Sunday, at the invitation of Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic relations between the two countries. During a summit held at the Presidential Palace in Baghdad, both leaders reaffirmed the historical and fraternal ties uniting Lebanon and Iraq. The ...
Fady Noun 01/06 11:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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“The Middle East is a powder keg that has exploded! At this moment, the damage cannot be measured, and the future seems more uncertain than ever. The excess of violence and the prevailing chaos leave us perplexed and challenge both political and religious authorities. International interference suggests a plan to reconfigure the region — but ...
Yara Germany 01/06 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Hrajel tradition heritage craftsman Lebbedeh
In Hrajel, high in the Keserwan mountains, Youssef Karam Akiki is the last craftsman in Lebanon still making the Lebbedeh – a traditional woolen headpiece rooted in Phoenician heritage. With patience and precision, he now passes this ancestral craft to his young daughter and nephews. In an era where social media revives forgotten traditions, ...