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Lebanese Army Arrests 33 Syrians for Illegal Crossing and Robbery
This is Beirut 04/07 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Lebanese Armed Forces arrested 31 Syrian nationals on Friday for illegally entering Lebanese territory, and two others for forming an armed robbery gang. According to the statement issued by the Lebanese Army Command Directorate, the 31 Syrian nationals were attempting to enter Lebanon via the Madfoun-Batroun checkpoint. A patrol from the ...
Parliament Committee Approves Military Grants and Green Agriculture Loans
This is Beirut 23/06 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A joint parliamentary committee approved a draft law on Monday to open an additional credit line in the 2025 state budget, allocating monthly financial grants to military personnel. Under the proposed law, active-duty soldiers will receive LBP 14 million per month, while retired military personnel will receive LBP 12 million. Payments are ...
Barrack: US Will Back Israeli Withdrawal if Hezbollah Disarms
This is Beirut 25/06 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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According to MTV, United States Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack informed Lebanese officials, during his visit to Beirut on June 19, that a government’s public commitment to disarming Hezbollah would significantly advance the issue of Israeli withdrawal from the five hills at the border. This effort, he asserted, would ...
Iran Hangs 3 Men Accused of Spying for Israel
This is Beirut 25/06 06:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iran said Wednesday that it executed three men accused of spying for Israel, the day after a truce between the two countries came into effect. "Idris Ali, Azad Shojai and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul, who attempted to import equipment into the country to carry out assassinations, were arrested and tried for... cooperation favouring the Zionist ...
Israeli Strike on South Lebanon Kills One
This is Beirut 28/06 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed one person on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Public Health – the latest attack despite the ceasefire. In a statement, the Ministry said that an “Israeli enemy” drone strike on a car in Kounine killed one man, according to a preliminary toll. The Israeli military did not immediately ...
In Syria, Half a Million Captagon Pills Seized in Lebanese Vehicle
This is Beirut 28/06 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday the seizure of 500,000 Captagon pills hidden in a car coming from Lebanon, in the Syrian area of al-Nabek, near the Lebanese-Syrian border. According to the ministry’s statement, agents also discovered “500 packets of hashish and 165 kilograms of cannabis.” The ministry did not identify ...
Lebanese Army Targets Smugglers’ Vehicle Loaded with Weapons in Hermel
This is Beirut 26/06 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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A pickup truck, loaded with weapons and ammunition and belonging to smugglers, was destroyed on the outskirts of Hermel following an armed clash with the Lebanese Army, which aimed to prevent cross-border smuggling. According to preliminary reports, the Lebanese Army opened fire on the vehicle after the driver failed to stop at a military ...
ALMA Telescope Reveals Unprecedented Detail in Early Galaxies
This is Beirut 02/07 10:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Chile's ALMA observatory, which houses some of the world's most powerful telescopes, has captured its most detailed images to date of the building blocks of the early universe – primarily cold gases, dust, and stellar light in 39 galaxies. "We've never achieved so much detail and depth in galaxies from the early universe," Sergio Martin, head ...
Damascus Church Attack Draws International Condemnations
This is Beirut 23/06 11:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The suicide bombing of a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus during Sunday mass, killing at least 20 people, drew strong international condemnations. The attack was the first known suicide bombing in the Syrian capital since December, when a rebel coalition ousted Syria’s autocratic president, Bashar al-Assad. EU The EU on Monday condemned as ...
IAEA Seeks Access to Iran Nuclear Sites to 'Account for' Highly Enriched Uranium Stockpiles
This is Beirut 23/06 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday called for renewed access to Iran’s nuclear sites in order to determine the status of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, which is close to weapons-grade levels. “We need to allow inspectors to return and assess the uranium stockpiles, particularly the 400 ...
Russia says Seized Ukrainian Village on Border
This is Beirut 03/07 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Russian military said Thursday it had captured the village of Milove in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, opening a new front on their shared border. Ukraine did not immediately comment on Russia's claim. Milove lies on a section of the border that Moscow's forces had not penetrated since their offensive began in 2022 and ...
Iran Says "No Agreement" as of Now on Ceasefire With Israel
This is Beirut 24/06 04:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that there was no ceasefire agreement with Israel as of now, but if it stopped its attacks then Tehran would also stop firing. "As of now, there is NO 'agreement' on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations," Araghchi posted on social media, shortly after the US president announced ...
Netanyahu says 'victory' over Iran yields 'opportunities' to free Gaza hostages
This is Beirut 29/06 21:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his country's "victory" over Iran in their 12-day war had created "opportunities", including for freeing Israeli hostages held in Gaza. "Many opportunities have opened up now following this victory. First of all, to rescue the hostages," Netanyahu said in an address to officers of the ...
Yemen's Houthis Claim Missile Fired at Israel
This is Beirut 28/06 12:58 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they fired a ballistic missile towards Israel on Saturday in response to Israel's conduct towards Palestinians during the Gaza war. In Israel, warning sirens sounded in several areas before the army announced the "missile was most likely successfully intercepted." It was the first missile launch ...
Elon Musk Expresses Interest in Investing in Lebanon’s Tech Sector
This is Beirut 26/06 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has voiced interest in establishing a presence for his companies in Lebanon, according to a statement released on Thursday by the Lebanese Presidency. In a phone conversation with President Joseph Aoun, Musk reportedly expressed his willingness to engage in Lebanon’s telecommunications and internet sectors. The ...
Medvedev Suffers Shock Early Wimbledon Exit
This is Beirut 30/06 17:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock first-round defeat at Wimbledon on Monday, beaten by France's Benjamin Bonzi in the first round. Medvedev had reached the Wimbledon semi-finals for the past two years, but the Russian's bid for another strong run at the All England Club came to an abrupt end at the hands of the world number ...
Israel Designates Iran Central Bank 'Terror Organization'
This is Beirut 25/06 17:04 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel's defence minister on Wednesday designated Iran's central bank a "terror organization," saying the move was aimed at halting financing for Iran-backed militant groups the day after a ceasefire between the two foes took hold. Minister Israel Katz "signed a special order designating Iran's central bank, two ...
Drone Strikes on Shaqra and Beit Lif
This is Beirut 26/06 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tensions along the Lebanese border with Israel escalated on Wednesday, with a series of Israeli military operations. An Israeli drone strike targeted a “Bobcat” excavator between the towns of Shaqra and Baraachit, killing one person. Another strike was reported on a motorcycle in Beit Lif killing one person. It’s ...
Israel Set Back Iran Nuclear Project 'By Years'
This is Beirut 24/06 21:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The head of Israel's military said Tuesday that its strikes had set back Iran's nuclear program "by years" and the campaign against the country was now "entering a new phase." "We have concluded a significant phase, but the campaign against Iran is not over. We are entering a new phase based on the achievements of the current one," Chief of Staff ...
Kang Replaces Textor as President of Relegation-Threatened Lyon
This is Beirut 30/06 15:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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American businesswoman Michele Kang has replaced John Textor as president of Lyon in a bid to help reverse the club's relegation from Ligue 1. The second-largest shareholder at the club behind Textor, Kang was already president of the Lyon women's team. "Michele is a perfect choice to lead OL in the next phase, and I have full confidence that ...
Severe Climate Crisis Hits Syria: 16.3 Million at Risk of Food Insecurity
This is Beirut 27/06 13:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Syria is facing its worst climate crisis in 60 years. Drought, rising temperatures, and a significant drop in wheat production threaten millions. The impact on agriculture is devastating, with 16.3 million people now at risk of food insecurity. Farmers are losing their livelihoods, and the country’s breadbasket is drying up.
Iran Nuclear Talks: Trump Revives Diplomacy, Says Witkoff
This is Beirut 25/06 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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In an interview with Fox News, Steve Witkoff, a close adviser to Donald Trump, revealed that talks have been launched between the United States and Iran aimed at reviving negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program. According to Witkoff, these exchanges, conducted both directly and through third-party channels, are “promising” and could pave ...
New Deadly Israeli Strike in Southern Lebanon
This is Beirut 28/06 20:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Two Israeli strikes killed three people in southern Lebanon on Saturday. One person was killed and two others were injured in a drone strike that targeted a motorbike on Saturday afternoon in the Mahrouna area, in the Tyre district. The victim has been identified as Abbas Wehbe, “an Intelligence officer of Hezbollah’s ...
EU Reaffirms Support for LAF Ahead of Key Partnership Council
This is Beirut 24/06 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Rajji received assurances on Tuesday that the European Union (EU) will continue its support for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), amid growing regional tensions and internal challenges. The pledge came during a phone call between Minister Rajji and EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Partnership Dubravka ...
Iran Announces Opening of Its Airspace After War: State Media
This is Beirut 03/07 22:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Iran announced Thursday that it has reopened its airspace, including over Tehran, after closing it on June 13 due to the war with Israel, according to state media. "Tehran's Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports, as well as those in the north, east, west and south of the country, have been reopened and are ready to operate flights," ...
Israeli Airstrikes Target Southern and Eastern Lebanon
This is Beirut 03/07 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, targeting suspected Hezbollah positions, according to the Israeli army. The main strikes hit areas near the Litani River, between Deir Siryan and Zawtar al-Sharqiya, as well as Aishiyeh, Mahmoudiyeh and Jarmaq, northeast of Nabatieh. ...
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Three in Kfar Dajjal, Southern Lebanon
This is Beirut 24/06 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute
An Israeli drone targeted a vehicle on the Kfar Dajjal road in Nabatiyeh on Tuesday morning. The strike caused a fire and resulted in the death of three people, according to a statement from the Emergency Operations Center of the Ministry of Public Health. Civil Defense teams and paramedics quickly arrived at the scene to extinguish the flames ...
Israeli Commandos Operated in Iran During 12-Day War
This is Beirut 25/06 21:08 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The head of Israel's military said Wednesday that Israeli commandos had operated secretly inside Iran during the countries' 12-day war. "We achieved full control over Iranian airspace and in every location where we chose to operate," chief of staff Eyal Zamir said in a televised address. "This was made possible thanks to, ...
BIA Sees Sharp Rebound in Passenger Traffic
This is Beirut 26/06 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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Passenger traffic at Beirut International Airport (BIA) has surged again following a brief slowdown caused by heightened regional tensions. On Wednesday alone, the airport recorded 11,203 arrivals, marking a significant uptick in travel activity that may continue in the coming days. The rebound comes as several major Arab and international ...
Ivory Coast’s Abidjan Dreams of Becoming the Capital of African Cinema
Lyne Sammouri 04/07 11:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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Ivory Coast is ramping up film production in a bid to become a major player in African cinema. With growing investment, youthful talent and rising international interest, Abidjan is positioning itself as a future hub for the continent’s film industry despite challenges.