This is Beirut 12/02 21:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of his father’s assassination on February 14, former Prime Minister and Future Movement leader Saad Hariri held a series of high-profile political meetings on Wednesday. Hariri, who arrived in Beirut on Tuesday evening, met with President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace, where he congratulated him on his election and ...
Lyne Sammouri 12/02 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute
The roads leading to the Lebanese parliament in Downtown Beirut are open again.
This is Beirut 12/02 13:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Former Prime Ministers Najib Mikati, Tammam Salam and Fouad Siniora visited Baabda Palace on Wednesday, a day after the formation of a new government headed by their successor Nawaf Salam. Expressing his full support for the new Cabinet, Mikati said after the meeting that discussions with President Joseph Aoun centered on the security situation ...
This is Beirut 12/02 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Several handover ceremonies took place on Wednesday between outgoing and incoming ministers, marking the second consecutive day of such events following the Cabinet meeting held in Baabda on Tuesday. Finance Minister Yassine Jaber emphasized the need for cooperation to accomplish the tasks essential for the country's recovery. During the morning ...
Lyne Sammouri 12/02 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri arrived in Lebanon last night before the 20th anniversary commemoration of his father, former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, this Friday, February 14. Hariri met with US Ambassador Lisa Johnson earlier this morning at Beit al-Wasat. He is scheduled to visit the Presidential Palace around 2 PM, followed by a trip to ...
This is Beirut 12/02 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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As the deadline approaches for Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon, a fragile calm persists in the region. The Ceasefire Monitoring Committee has been informed that the Israeli army has requested to remain in certain positions in southern Lebanon until February 28. The Lebanese side has firmly rejected this request. Additionally, ...
Yasmin Ghannam 12/02 09:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Twenty years after #RaficHariri's tragic assassination, Rafic Hariri’s legacy as a leader, philanthropist and symbol of hope continues to shape Lebanon’s identity, inspiring a nation still striving for the progress he envisioned.
Amal Chmouny 12/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US Congressman Darin LaHood expressed a hopeful perspective on Lebanon, recognizing the complicated realities the country faces. He stressed the importance of future transformation and strategic planning, advocating for a proactive stance in addressing Lebanon's challenges. LaHood emerges as a voice of optimism. His recent remarks to This is ...
This is Beirut 11/02 23:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Like a leitmotif brandished at every turn of phrase, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam kept repeating, during an interview broadcasted Tuesday evening on several local TV channels, “We want to regain the trust of citizens!” Acknowledging the extent of the suffering endured by the Lebanese as a result of the financial and economic crisis, the ...
Lyne Sammouri 11/02 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Within hours, Saad Hariri is expected in Lebanon. And this time, it’s not just another annual visit. After years of silence, the son of Lebanon’s martyred Prime Minister Rafic Hariri will speak. Every February 14th, Hariri honors his father’s legacy. But this year, things are way different. His comeback couldn’t come at a more critical ...
This is Beirut 11/02 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The body of Khodr Karam Zeaiter, nephew of Amal movement MP Ghazi Zeaiter, was discovered on Tuesday in Hanna Valley, inside Syrian territory near the eastern Lebanese caza of Hermel. Zeaiter’s body bore multiple bullet wounds. Zeaiter was kidnapped two days ago along with three other young men from his village, Blouza, on the outskirts of Homs ...
This is Beirut 11/02 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s newly formed government established a ministerial committee tasked with drafting the policy statement, a crucial document that will determine whether Parliament grants confidence to the new cabinet. The five-member committee includes Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri, Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh, Minister of Finance Yassine ...