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President Aoun Meets New UNIFIL Chief, Reaffirms Commitment to Resolution 1701
This is Beirut 30/06 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun met on Monday with the new head of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), General Diodato Abagnara, during a courtesy visit marking the start of the general’s mandate. During the meeting, President Aoun underscored the importance of UNIFIL’s continued cooperation with the Lebanese Army in southern ...
Bribery Scandal at Ministry of Industry: Bouchikian Faces Investigation
This is Beirut 24/06 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation, Judge Jamal al-Hajjar, is set to hear testimony on Wednesday from former Minister of Industry and current MP Georges Bouchikian, who has been summoned as a witness in an ongoing corruption investigation. The probe centers around allegations of bribery and extortion involving officials within the ...
Netanyahu Sees Chance to 'Enlarge Peace Accords' After Iran-Israel War
This is Beirut 26/06 21:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he saw an opportunity to "enlarge peace accords" after the end of a 12-day war against Iran. "We have fought with determination against Iran and achieved a great victory. This victory opens the path to dramatically enlarge the peace accords," he said in a video address. His comment was an ...
Souhaid Concludes Reform-Focused Consultations in Paris and Washington
This is Beirut 30/06 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Central Bank Governor Karim Souhaid wrapped up a round of high-level technical consultations in Paris and Washington focused on advancing structural reforms in the banking sector, according to a statement issued by Banque du Liban (BDL). The meetings aimed to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive reform plan supported by legislative and ...
Napoleon Collection Auction Fetches Over $10M in Paris
This is Beirut 26/06 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A massive trove of artwork and curios linked to Napoleon Bonaparte, including one of his iconic bicorne hats, has sold for more than $10 million in Paris, an auction house said. Sotheby's said it had originally estimated the more than 110 items of Napoleonic memorabilia that it sold on Wednesday at around $7 million. Famous paintings of the ...
UAE, KSA, Egypt Top Arab FDI in 2024 as Lebanon Ranks 6th
This is Beirut 23/06 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Egypt topped the list of Arab countries attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, according to the latest data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Lebanon made notable progress, climbing to 6th place in the regional ...
Lebanese Army Arrests Several Traffickers, Seizes Weapons and Drugs in Zebdine
This is Beirut 30/06 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Army carried out a series of raids on Sunday in Zebdine (Nabatiyeh district), following armed clashes that erupted on June 25 in the Sabra and Shatila camps between rival drug trafficking gangs. In a statement issued Monday, the army announced the arrest of four individuals: three Lebanese nationals (M.Ch., H.G., and A.K.) and one ...
Switzerland Reopens its Embassy in Tehran
This is Beirut 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Switzerland said on Sunday it was reopening its embassy in Tehran, which was closed last month amid an air war with Israel, and will resume representing US interests in the country. As of Sunday, the embassy is "again open, having temporarily been closed on June 20 owing to the instability of the situation in the country," the Swiss ...
Pogba Signs Monaco, Hoping to Revive Career
This is Beirut 29/06 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Paul Pogba has signed a two-year deal with Ligue 1 side Monaco to return to football after a near two-year absence, the club announced on Saturday. The 2018 World Cup winner has made only 12 appearances across the last three seasons due to injuries, an 18-month doping ban and an extortion case in which he was the victim. Pogba failed a drugs ...
Iran Extends Access to Airspace for Overflights after Ceasefire
This is Beirut 28/06 18:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iran has expanded access to its airspace for international overflights following a ceasefire with Israel, though flight restrictions remain in place across much of the country, an official said Saturday. "In addition to the eastern half of the country's airspace being available for domestic, international and overflight operations, the airspace ...
US Envoy Urges Syria and Lebanon to Pursue Peace with Israel
This is Beirut 29/06 18:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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With the Iran-Israel war opening up a new road for the Mideast, Syria and Lebanon need to reach peace agreements with Israel, the US special envoy to Syria said Sunday. "President (Ahmed) al-Sharaa has indicated that he doesn't hate Israel... and that he wants peace on that border. I think that will also happen with Lebanon. It's a necessity to ...
Israeli Jets Bomb Hezbollah Targets North of Litani
This is Beirut 23/06 18:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli warplanes launched a series of intense air raids Monday afternoon, striking multiple locations north of the Litani River in southern Lebanon. The strikes targeted a wide area spanning towns and villages in the cazas of Sidon, Nabatieh, Jezzine and Bint Jbeil, including Zarariyeh, Mahmoudiyeh, Wadi Kfar Melki, Ansar, Tibna, Baysariyeh, ...
NATO Chief: US 'Totally Committed' to Collective Defense Pledge
This is Beirut 25/06 09:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that the United States was "totally committed" to the alliance's mutual defense clause, after President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on it. "For me, there is absolute clarity that the United States is totally committed to NATO, totally committed to Article Five," Rutte told reporters ...
Russia Warns Against Iran Suspending IAEA Cooperation
This is Beirut 26/06 15:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday spoke out against Moscow's key ally Iran suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), after Iranian lawmakers voted in favor of halting work with the UN nuclear agency. "We are interested in continuing cooperation between Iran and the IAEA, so that everybody respects ...
Trump Urges Mideast Peace after 'Weak' Iran Retaliation
This is Beirut 23/06 23:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed Iran's retaliatory strikes against an American base in Qatar as "weak" and sought to draw a line under the US bombing of Iran's nuclear infrastructure by calling for regional peace. Trump shrugged off Monday's launch of multiple missiles at the United States' Al Udeid base in ...
Giroud Signs One-Year Deal With Ligue 1 Club Lille
This is Beirut 02/07 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Olivier Giroud will return to French football for the first time since 2012 after signing a one-year deal with Ligue 1 club Lille on Tuesday. The 38-year-old, France's all-time record goalscorer, left MLS side Los Angeles FC last week. Giroud last played in the French top flight for Montpellier, winning the 2011-12 Ligue 1 title before leaving ...
US Envoy Leaves Russia as Detente Faltering
This is Beirut 27/06 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The US ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, is departing Moscow, leaving Washington without a top envoy in the country as a rapprochement being pushed by US President Donald Trump falters. Moscow earlier this week accused Washington of not being "ready" to take steps to restore the normal functioning of their embassies, hobbled by years of ...
Alcaraz Starts Wimbledon Defence Against Fognini
This is Beirut 27/06 14:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Carlos Alcaraz will start his Wimbledon defence against Fabio Fognini while world number one Jannik Sinner faces a potential semi-final clash against Novak Djokovic following Friday's draw. On the women's side, reigning champion Barbora Krejcikova begins her campaign against 2025 breakout star Alexandra Eala on Centre Court. Spain's Alcaraz, ...
Son of Ousted Iranian Shah Warns West against 'Throwing Lifeline' to Iran Leadership
This is Beirut 23/06 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
The West should not give a lifeline to the Iranian leadership under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei through talks when his rule is "closer every day" to ending, the son of Iran's ousted shah told AFP on Monday. "This regime is collapsing... You can facilitate that by standing this time with them (the Iranian people), not throwing this regime another ...
Witkoff: 'Big Announcements' to Come on More Countries Joining Abraham Accords
This is Beirut 25/06 23:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, stated on CNBC Wednesday that more countries are expected to join the Abraham Accords. He also mentioned ongoing discussions with Iran about its nuclear program. “We anticipate major announcements on additional countries joining the Abraham Accords,” Witkoff said, though he did not ...
FM Rajji Says Syria Is Ready to Demarcate Its Borders with Lebanon
This is Beirut 01/07 12:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji told Sky News Arabia on Tuesday that the Syrian administration was ready to demarcate and consolidate its border with Lebanon. This comprehensive step comes in light of the United States’ decision to lift its sanctions on Syria, a move described by Rajji as “a positive step that would have ...
Nawaf Salam Visits Qatar to Boost Bilateral Cooperation Efforts
This is Beirut 24/06 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrived in Doha on Monday night, leading a ministerial delegation on an official visit to Qatar. The delegation includes Energy Minister Joe Saddi, Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny, Administrative Development Minister Fadi Makki, and Culture Minister Ghassan Salame. During his stay, Prime Minister Salam ...
Khalaf Warns: “Comprehensive Plan Urgently Needed”
This is Beirut 30/06 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In an op-ed published ahead of the Association of Banks in Lebanon’s (ABL) monthly report, Secretary General Fadi Khalaf once again sounded the alarm, warning that the absence of a comprehensive solution remains the greatest threat to Lebanon’s economic and financial future. With the country’s systemic crisis entering its sixth year, Khalaf ...
866 Kg of Captagon Seized in Joint Lebanon-Saudi Drug Operation
This is Beirut 30/06 22:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese Customs Directorate announced the seizure of 866 kilograms of Captagon concealed in a shipment of glass and porcelain tableware, following a coordinated operation with Saudi authorities. In a statement released on Monday, the directorate said the bust was made possible through close collaboration between the Anti-Narcotics Division ...
Brief Surge Lifts Airline Stocks Amid Geopolitical Relief
Liliane Mokbel 26/06 08:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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European markets opened slightly higher on Wednesday, hovering between caution and relief following the announcement of a fragile truce between Israel and Iran. In early trading, Paris was up 0.17%, Frankfurt 0.20%, London 0.16%, and Milan 0.34%. The previous day, attention had shifted to the aviation sector, buoyed by hopes of easing ...
Basketball: Sagesse Sets the Record Straight
Makram Haddad 25/06 09:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In an incandescent atmosphere in Ghazir, Sagesse pulled out all the stops. Beaten 81-87 in the first leg in Chiyah, the Greens set the record straight thanks to a solid collective performance and an individual recital by Sekou Doumbouya. The Franco-Guinean walked on water: 34 points, 10 rebounds and 2 counters, a demonstration of power and ...
Norris Holds Off Piastri as McLaren Dominate in Austria
This is Beirut 29/06 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix from Oscar Piastri for a dominant McLaren 1-2 at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday. The Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton took third and fourth as Norris closed the gap on Piastri in the drivers' championship to 15 points. This was in-form McLaren's first success at the Spielberg track since David ...
Berri Allegedly Awaits Hezbollah’s Response to Barrack’s Proposal
This is Beirut 03/07 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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As discussions continue over the document submitted by US envoy Tom Barrack, Lebanese authorities are still awaiting Hezbollah's official response to the comments issued by the Lebanese side. According to local broadcaster Al-Jadeed, a Hezbollah representative met on Tuesday with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and handed him what was described as ...
Jumblatt Urges Disarmament Under State Authority
This is Beirut 26/06 17:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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In a firm call for national sovereignty, former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Jumblatt urged that all weapons in Lebanon be placed solely under the control of the state, stressing that the region is entering a “new page” in its history. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Jumblatt called on all parties in ...
Italian Sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro Dies Aged Nearly 99
This is Beirut 23/06 16:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, renowned for his huge bronze spheres, died at the weekend, a day before his 99th birthday, his foundation said on Monday. Born in the northern region of Emilia-Romagna on June 23, 1926, Pomodoro began investigating solid geometric forms in the early 1960s. He created monumental spheres, cones, columns and ...