Geagea: ‘A New State Is Beginning to Emerge’

This is Beirut 07/09 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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During the annual mass in honor of the martyrs of the Lebanese Resistance in Maarab, the leader of the Lebanese Forces (LF), Samir Geagea, delivered a strong speech against the “obstructionist camp” while outlining his vision for a sovereign Lebanon, free from foreign interference. Between denouncing the practices of Hezbollah and its allies, ...

US Envoy Ortagus Visits South Lebanon with CENTCOM Commander

This is Beirut 07/09 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus arrived at Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut on Sunday morning as part of a visit focused exclusively on security issues in Lebanon. Ortagus then traveled directly from the airport to UNIFIL headquarters in Ras Naqoura to attend a meeting of the Ceasefire Supervision Committee, in the presence of ...

Lebanon and France Discuss Military Support and Reconstruction Initiatives

This is Beirut 07/09 14:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi held a phone conversation with his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot, on Sunday, expressing gratitude for France’s pivotal role in renewing the UNIFIL mandate under optimal terms. Barrot welcomed Lebanon’s adoption of the army’s plan to reassert state control over all weapons nationwide and reaffirmed ...

Massive Fire Ravages Midaneh–Kfar Reman Plain, Arabsalim

This is Beirut 07/09 14:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A massive fire erupted early Sunday in the area between the Midaneh-Kfar Reman plain and Arabsalim, in the Nabatiyeh district, rapidly spreading toward nearby forests and towns. The blaze coincided with intense flights of Israeli quadcopter drones over the region, raising concerns that these drones may have ignited the fire by dropping highly ...

Rai: National Interest Must Come First

This is Beirut 07/09 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai stressed in his Sunday homily that Lebanon’s salvation lies in prioritizing the nation and its people above all other interests. Addressing politicians, economists, citizens, educators and youth, he urged leaders to restore trust in the economy, citizens to remain rooted in their land, educators to instill hope ...

VideosDaymeh: Less Waste, More Savings

Yara Germany 07/09 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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In Tripoli, Daymeh gives unsold goods a second life by selling them at reduced prices. A simple idea – still rare in Lebanon – that changes the way we consume: more responsibly, more affordably. Would you give it a try?

Cocaine Market: Low Prices, High Health Risks

Christiane Tager 07/09 09:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Cocaine prices are falling, but the risks are rising. In Lebanon, as elsewhere, a gram has never been cheaper. It may seem like a “good deal,” but behind the low price lies a harsh reality: regulated use, a growing number of addicts and mounting health risks. Cocaine, or “coke” to regular users, is circulating more freely than ever. ...

Lebanon Advances Cooperation with US

This is Beirut 06/09 18:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon is advancing its cooperation with the United States, with President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun urging Washington on Saturday to press Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanese territories. Aoun also reaffirmed the importance of US backing for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). Aoun stressed the need to fully implement last ...

France Welcomes Lebanon’s Endorsement of Army Plan on Weapons

This is Beirut 06/09 15:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed on Saturday the Lebanese government’s plan proposed by the army to restore the state’s monopoly on arms across all of its territory. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot held talks a day earlier with his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Raggi, to reaffirm France’s support for the disarmament ...

Yemeni Authorities Arrest Lebanese and Syrians Over Houthi-Linked Captagon Factory

This is Beirut 06/09 14:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Yemen’s Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that it had arrested a group of Lebanese and Syrian nationals in Aden who were preparing to move into Houthi-controlled areas to oversee the establishment of a new factory for producing narcotic pills. In a statement, the ministry said security forces in the temporary capital, Aden, apprehended ...

VideosLebanon Of Tomorrow Supports 2,350 Lebanese Students

Pierre Daccache 06/09 14:35 - Reading : less than a minute

For the sixth consecutive year, Lebanon Of Tomorrow is committed to the future of young Lebanese people. With the Creating 2350 Smiles initiative, more than 2,350 students are receiving essential educational support. Because every smile counts, and education remains the key to a better future.  

Rasamny Says Kleiate Airport Works to Begin in Early 2026

This is Beirut 06/09 13:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rassamny announced on Saturday that works at Kleiate Airport will begin at the start of 2026. Speaking from the airport’s runway, the minister noted that “both the president of the Republic and the Prime Minister have been determined since the beginning of the current term to operate and activate ...