Lebanon

Israel Vows to Intensify Pressure on Hezbollah
Israel Vows to Intensify Pressure on Hezbollah

Israeli Chief of Staff General Eyal Zamir announced on Wednesday that the Israeli military will press ahead with efforts to neutralize Hezbollah threats, citing national security imperatives and the need to protect northern Israeli communities. Speaking during a situational assessment at the Israeli army’s Northern Command headquarters near the ...

Rasamny-UAE Delegation Explore Infrastructure Cooperation
Rasamny-UAE Delegation Explore Infrastructure Cooperation

In a demonstration of growing bilateral ties and shared development goals, the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Fayez Rasamny, conducted a site visit Wednesday to Beirut International Airport (BIA) and the Port of Beirut, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Emirati delegation included senior ...

Lebanon Inaugurates EU-Funded Juvenile Rehabilitation Center
Lebanon Inaugurates EU-Funded Juvenile Rehabilitation Center

In a significant step toward juvenile justice reform, Lebanese officials and international partners inaugurated a new rehabilitation center for juvenile offenders in Warwar on Wednesday. The facility, funded by the European Union (EU), promises to provide a humane, rehabilitative alternative to traditional detention for youth in conflict with the ...

Clash Erupts Between UNIFIL and Yater Residents
Clash Erupts Between UNIFIL and Yater Residents

Tensions rose sharply on Wednesday in the southern town of Yater following a confrontation between UNIFIL peacekeepers and local residents, prompting the intervention of the Lebanese Army and raising concerns over the fragile security dynamics near the Israeli border. According to Al Jadeed, the incident began when UNIFIL troops attempted to ...

Deadly Crash Leaves Teacher Dead, Students Injured
Deadly Crash Leaves Teacher Dead, Students Injured

A tragic road accident near the Sarbin junction in the Bint Jbeil district claimed the life of a school teacher on Wednesday morning. The collision involved a school bus and two vehicles, leaving five to six students injured, according to varying reports. All the injured were transported to Tibnine Governmental Hospital for treatment.

Lebanon and UAE Explore Port and Airport Development During High-Level Visit
Lebanon and UAE Explore Port and Airport Development During High-Level Visit

Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny toured Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and the Port of Beirut on Wednesday, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates. The tour included briefings on the state of the airport and port facilities and discussions on potential areas of technical ...

Lebanon Activates Civil Aviation Authority 22 Years After Law Passed
Lebanon Activates Civil Aviation Authority 22 Years After Law Passed

More than two decades after the legal framework was put in place, Lebanon is finally taking steps to activate its General Directorate of Civil Aviation. Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny has officially reopened the candidacy process for key leadership positions within the authority, 22 years after the passage of Law No. 481, which ...

UAE Delegation in Beirut to Boost Economic and Strategic Cooperation
UAE Delegation in Beirut to Boost Economic and Strategic Cooperation

Economic cooperation between Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) advanced on Tuesday with the arrival of a high-level Emirati delegation in Beirut, building on the momentum of President Joseph Aoun’s recent meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. The delegation, led by Abdullah Nasser Lootah, ...

Between the Bill and the Blackboard: Lebanon’s Tuition Dilemma
Between the Bill and the Blackboard: Lebanon’s Tuition Dilemma

Growing concern surrounds the possibility of tuition fee hikes in private schools across Lebanon, prompting questions from parents and the wider public. Many schools have yet to provide clear answers, leaving families unsure of what to expect in the upcoming academic year. When contacted, several schools stated that they are still uncertain about ...

Zeidan Elected Head of Beirut Municipality
Zeidan Elected Head of Beirut Municipality

Ibrahim Zeidan was elected on Tuesday as the new head of the Beirut Municipality, in a session attended by Beirut Governor Judge Marwan Abboud and members of the newly elected municipal council. Ragheb Haddad was elected vice-president. Following his election, Zeidan pledged to prioritize citizen services and address long-standing deficiencies. ...

Bidding War: Municipal Unions Up for Grabs
Bidding War: Municipal Unions Up for Grabs

When Michel Aoun returned from French exile in 2005, he arrived with sweeping slogans and the confidence of a man fully in control of his political momentum. This tone gradually diminished once he became the head of state. At the time, he championed stronger Christian representation and pushed the boundaries of the powers allotted to him under ...

At Dubai Media Summit, Nawaf Salam Outlines Vision for Reform, Sovereignty, and Technological Innovation
At Dubai Media Summit, Nawaf Salam Outlines Vision for Reform, Sovereignty, and Technological Innovation

During a visit to the United Arab Emirates to attend the 2025 Arab Media Summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed the core principles shaping the government’s political agenda. At the heart of his message were state sovereignty, institutional reform, and a determined embrace of emerging technologies. In a notable ...