This is Beirut 08/09 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon is facing an unprecedented drought that could worsen in the coming month, with no rainfall expected before October 15. Michel Frem, president of the Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute (IRAL), has urged the government to declare a “hydric emergency.” In a statement released on Monday, Frem warned that both surface water and ...
Charles Chartouni 08/09 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Palestine USA Hamas Hezbollah
The observation of political realities in both Lebanon and Gaza sends us back to the same impasses that have prevailed over the last two years despite the mutating strategic landscape. Iran is trying ex post facto to stall the political dynamics and revert to a previous stage whereby it restores its control over political life and dictates its ...
Michel Touma 08/09 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
European Union Gulf Hezbollah Joseph Aoun Tehran
The political decision has been made. What matters now is to move to the essentials, cutting through the media noise stirred up by Hezbollah for domestic consumption. From this point forward, it is bold action on the ground that will test the executive branch’s real determination to implement the disarmament of all militias, Lebanese and ...
This is Beirut 07/09 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Lebanese Forces Hezbollah Disarmament Lebanese Army
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, ...
This is Beirut 07/09 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Ortagus USA visit Naqoura
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 ...
This is Beirut 07/09 14:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Joe Raggi France Emmanuel Macron UNIFIL
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 ...
This is Beirut 07/09 14:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Fire Nabatieh Southern Lebanon civil defense
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 ...
This is Beirut 07/09 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Patriarch Al-Rahi Sermon youth politicians
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 ...
Yara Germany 07/09 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Tripoli Daymeh goods affordable consumption
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?
Christiane Tager 07/09 09:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Europe United Nations Drugs Cocaine
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. ...
This is Beirut 06/09 18:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Joseph Aoun Brad Cooper Lebanese Army United States
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 ...
This is Beirut 06/09 15:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon France Disarmament Plan Lebanese Army
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 ...