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European Leaders Back Putin-Trump-Zelensky Meeting
This is Beirut 16/08 15:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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European leaders on Saturday expressed support for a three-way summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia's Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump, after a US-Russia summit failed to produce a ceasefire. A statement, signed by French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, UK Prime Minister Keir ...
Power Failure at Electricity Stations Triggers Major Blackouts
This is Beirut 11/08 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Shortly after midnight on August 10, a serious technical incident disabled Lebanon’s main power station in Zouk, triggering repeated total outages across the electricity network. According to Électricité du Liban (EDL), the failure was caused by a loss of insulation in a connection device due to high humidity and unusually elevated ...
GCC Welcomes Lebanon’s Decision to Place All Weapons Under State Control
This is Beirut 08/08 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has welcomed the Lebanese government’s decision to place all weapons under the exclusive control of the state throughout Lebanon. In a statement released Friday by the Qatar News Agency (QNA), GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf described the decision as “an important step toward strengthening ...
Putin, Trump to Discuss Settling Ukraine Conflict in Talks: Kremlin
This is Beirut 14/08 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump are to discuss ways to settle the Ukraine conflict during their landmark summit in Alaska on Friday, the Kremlin said. The meeting will be the first between sitting US and Russian presidents since 2021, and comes as Trump seeks to broker an end to Russia's nearly three-and-a-half ...
Jordan Reaffirms Support for Lebanon’s Sovereignty
This is Beirut 19/08 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanon and Jordan have agreed to reinvigorate their bilateral ties, with a particular focus on trade, transport, and energy cooperation. The announcement followed an official visit to Amman on Tuesday by Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, accompanied by a high-level delegation that included Foreign Minister Joe Rajji. In the Jordanian ...
Ahmad Farran Finally Takes the Reins of Lebanon’s National Team
This is Beirut 20/08 19:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
After a long wait, Ahmad Farran has been officially named coach of the Lebanese national basketball team. Currently the coach of Riyadi Beirut, one of the country’s most decorated clubs, Farran has proven his ability to build strong and ambitious teams. The disappointment of the last Asian championship is still fresh, but today, it’s time to ...
Lebanon Condemns Iranian Official’s Remarks as 'Blatant Interference'
This is Beirut 09/08 18:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants on Saturday sharply criticized recent comments by Ali Akbar Velayati, senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, denouncing them as “a blatant and unacceptable interference in Lebanon’s internal affairs.” In a statement, the ministry said Velayati’s remarks were the latest in a series ...
William Noun on Summons: Justice Doesn’t Scare Us, Charges Are Political
This is Beirut 16/08 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Central Criminal Investigations Department has summoned activist William Noun for questioning after a complaint was filed against him on charges of inciting sectarian strife and violating the law on dealings with Israel. In an interview, William Noun expressed surprise at being summoned based on a lawsuit filed by lawyer Hassan Ibrahim, known ...
Lebanon's Decision on Disarmament Is "Irrevocable," Says Aoun
This is Beirut 07/08 13:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A few hours before the Cabinet meeting scheduled for this afternoon to discuss US proposals aimed at helping Lebanon restore full sovereignty over its territory and launch a viable recovery process, President Joseph Aoun declared that the decision to disarm armed groups is “irreversible.” “The exclusivity of weapons in the hands of the ...
Beirut Officials Unite to Tackle Port Truck Traffic Crisis
This is Beirut 14/08 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Beirut’s port and traffic authorities are joining forces to untangle the gridlock choking the city’s streets. On Thursday, a joint meeting at the Port of Beirut, called by Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny and Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar, brought together top officials, port managers, customs ...
Cabinet Session Wednesday on Energy, Technology, and Beirut Port Recovery
This is Beirut 12/08 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Cabinet will convene on Wednesday at the Grand Serail to debate a set of high-impact national issues, with a major focus on securing international financing and advancing critical infrastructure projects. At the forefront is a $250 million loan agreement with the World Bank to fund the Renewable Energy and Power System Enhancement Project. ...
Indian PM Modi Says Had 'Good' Conversation with Putin
This is Beirut 08/08 16:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had "a very good" conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, during which they discussed Ukraine and ways to strengthen bilateral ties. "Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine," Modi posted ...
Israeli Strikes Target West Beqaa and South Lebanon
This is Beirut 14/08 19:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli aviation struck Zalaya in Western Bekaa late Thursday, according to local media. According to the Arabic-speaking spokesperson of the Israeli army, Avichay Adraee, the strikes targeted “Hezbollah underground tunnels.” Continuous low-altitude drone flights were reported over villages in Western Bekaa. The Israeli ...
Raï: Lebanon, a Lasting Project for a Civil and Just State
This is Beirut 15/08 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai has called for a sustained effort to move beyond the politics of power-sharing, obstruction, and isolation, urging the adoption of a unifying national vision that brings people together rather than divides them. He emphasized that Lebanon remains a “durable project for a civil, just, capable, and effective state, ...
PSP Calls for International Probe into Sweida's Violence
This is Beirut 15/08 17:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) called on Friday for an international investigation into the recent violence in Sweida, the Druze heartland of southern Syria, where hundreds were killed. Rejecting what it described as “rumors and claims” about its stance, the PSP reiterated its demands for justice, urgent relief for the embattled city ...
Kuwait Grants $1.5 Million for Lebanon Grain Silos Studies
This is Beirut 13/08 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Bisat announced on Wednesday that Lebanon has received a $1.5 million grant from the State of Kuwait to fund detailed feasibility studies for the construction of new grain silos across the country. Provided through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the grant marks the first step toward rebuilding ...
Putin Meets India's Security Chief Amid US Tariffs Row
This is Beirut 07/08 19:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin met India's national security advisor on Thursday, a day after Washington hiked tariffs on New Dehli over its purchases of Moscow's oil. US President Donald Trump imposed the additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, coming into place in three weeks, as part of a campaign to pressure Russia into ending its ...
German Minister says China 'Increasingly Aggressive'
This is Beirut 18/08 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Germany's foreign minister hit out Monday at what he called China's repeated threats to "unilaterally change" borders in the Asia-Pacific region, calling Beijing "increasingly aggressive". "China repeatedly threatens, more or less openly, to unilaterally change the status quo and shift borders in its favor," Johann Wadephul said in Japan, citing ...
Government Allocates $40M for Jounieh Highway Expansion, Adds Buses
This is Beirut 21/08 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Parliamentary Committee for Public Works, Energy and Water convened under the chairmanship of MP Sagih Atieh, with Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny in attendance. At the end of the session, Atieh announced the allocation of nearly $40 million in funding for expropriations and the widening of the Jounieh Highway. With studies ...
India Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile
This is Beirut 20/08 22:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
India said Wednesday it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile, which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China. The Agni-5 missile was successfully launched in India's eastern Odisha state, with authorities saying it "validated all operational and technical ...
UNIFIL and LAF Discover Tunnel and Unexploded Ordnance in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 20/08 16:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) peacekeepers have discovered a 50-meter-long tunnel and several unexploded pieces of ordnance near the town of al-Qusayr in southern Lebanon, the mission announced Wednesday. The discovery was made in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), according to a UNIFIL press release. “In ...
When Luxury Faces Economic Headwinds
Christiane Tager 13/08 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Tourism has long been the lifeblood of luxury, injecting vitality and a steady flow of affluent clients into prestigious fashion houses. Each summer, cities like Paris, Milan and Tokyo transform into prime destinations for wealthy international shoppers eager to find unique pieces and limited editions. In 2024, the system worked smoothly: a ...
Harry and Meghan Renew Netflix Deal with Fewer Perks
This is Beirut 12/08 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will continue producing film and television content for Netflix, but under a more limited arrangement, the streaming giant announced Monday. Under the revised agreement, Netflix now has the right of first refusal—meaning the platform can accept or decline a project before the couple shops it to other ...
Finance Minister Yassin Jaber Faces Hezbollah's Wrath Over Disarmament Stance
This is Beirut 11/08 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Amal Jaber Weapons Sovereignty
Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, who is affiliated with Speaker Nabih Berri’s Amal Movement, came under scathing attack by Hezbollah supporters on social media over his recent remarks in support of the state’s “exclusive control of weapons.” His position, which reflects Amal’s approach to disarming Hezbollah, is viewed as a departure ...
Iraq Electricity Gradually Back after Nationwide Outage
This is Beirut 12/08 16:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Electricity supply returned to all of Iraq's provinces on Tuesday, a government official told AFP, expecting the grid's full recovery within a day after a nationwide power outage. Electricity shortages are a frequent complaint in Iraq, which suffers from endemic corruption and dilapidated public infrastructure. Most households rely on private ...
Sudan's PM in Egypt on First Foreign Visit
This is Beirut 07/08 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris arrived in Cairo on Thursday morning for his first official foreign visit since assuming office in May, as his country's army remains gripped by a brutal war with paramilitaries. Idris, a career diplomat and former UN official, is expected to hold talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, according to ...
Etienne Chaer, Lebanon’s Pride at the 2025 World Games
This is Beirut 20/08 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon has reason to celebrate as powerlifter Etienne Chaer captured the silver medal at the Classic Powerlifting Championship during the 2025 World Games in China. The event brought together over 6,000 athletes from 66 countries, showcasing some of the world’s top talent in non-Olympic sports. By achieving this remarkable feat, Chaer not only ...
Iraq Denies any Role in Sanctioned Iran Oil Smuggling
This is Beirut 08/08 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iraqi authorities denied on Friday that the country had played any part in Iranian efforts to evade US sanctions on oil exports after Washington last month linked a local businessman to the practice. In early July, the US State Department sanctioned six entities and identified four vessels as having "knowingly engaged in a significant transaction ...
Macron Suggests Geneva Hosts Putin-Zelensky Summit
This is Beirut 19/08 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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French President Emmanuel Macron suggested Geneva could play host to a peace summit between Russian and Ukrainian leaders Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, who look set to meet after separate talks with US President Donald Trump. Speaking after he and other European leaders joined the Ukrainian president for high-stakes meetings at the White ...
Patriarch Rai Calls for Peace During Southern Lebanon Tour
This is Beirut 10/08 10:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai began a tour of south Lebanon on Sunday and visited towns along the border with Israel amid heightened tensions in the region. His first stop was at the Maronite Diocese of Tyre in the border village of Debel, in the Bint Jbeil district, where residents greeted him with ululations and showers of flower petals. ...