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Tehran’s Grip on Lebanon: Will the Shia Duo Break Free or Fall in Line?

Philippe Abi-Akl, 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On the eve of the first anniversary of the September war, Israel escalated its strikes. A raid on Bint Jbeil on Sunday killed five civilians, including three children, and wounded two others. The attack has reignited speculation over the possible activation of “Plan B,” as outlined by US Senator Lindsey Graham, who declared that Hezbollah’s ...

At the UN, Aoun Reaffirms Gradual Disarmament

This is Beirut, 22/09 22:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun is set to deliver Lebanon’s address before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Aoun, who arrived in New York on Sunday, held a series of meetings on Monday with representatives of the Lebanese diaspora as well as with European leaders, urging the latter to pressure Israel to end its ongoing air raids on ...

Cabinet Approves 2026 Budget Without Salary Adjustments

This is Beirut, 22/09 21:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Council of Ministers approved the draft 2026 state budget Monday evening, with officials emphasizing fiscal discipline, revenue compliance and accountability. Information Minister Paul Morcos stated that the budget includes no new broad-based taxes, relying instead on stricter enforcement of existing laws and improved revenue estimation. One ...

Consumer Prices Rise by 0.56% in August

This is Beirut, 22/09 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon’s Central Administration of Statistics (CAS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.56% in August 2025. On a year-on-year basis, the index increased by 14.17%, the agency said in a statement. The highest monthly increases were recorded in the North Lebanon governorate (+0.96%), followed by South Lebanon (+0.80%), Beirut ...

Aradina: A Green Boost for Lebanese Agriculture

This is Beirut, 22/09 19:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Agriculture Minister Nizar Hani on Monday launched the Aradina project, a four-year program to be implemented in partnership with CIHEAM Montpellier, Action Against Hunger and Fair Trade Lebanon. Aradina is funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) and aims to support 2,500 farmers and 145 cooperatives across Lebanon in adopting sustainable ...

Salam Orders Strict Ban on Use of Public Spaces Without Prior Authorization

This is Beirut, 22/09 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced on Monday that he issued an administrative circular banning the use of public spaces without prior authorization from the relevant authorities. “I have instructed all government departments, public institutions, municipalities and municipal unions to strictly enforce the laws regulating the use of public ...

Peace Day: UNIFIL Hails Its Strategic Cooperation with the Lebanese Army

This is Beirut, 22/09 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked the International Day of Peace this Sunday with an official ceremony held at its headquarters in Naqoura. It was the first celebration in two years, as the security situation in 2024 had forced the cancellation of previous commemorations. Speaking at the ceremony, UNIFIL Head of Mission ...

New Revelations About Nasrallah's Assassination

This is Beirut, 22/09 13:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination, Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth published new details about the operation which it described as “worthy of a science-fiction movie.” The mission took place in September 2024, while Israeli fighter jets were heavily bombing Hezbollah strongholds in the southern suburbs of ...

Government Reacts Following Nationwide Protests by Retired Personnel

This is Beirut, 22/09 13:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday approved measures to support retired military personnel, including the disbursement of two additional allowances this month. School allowances will be aligned with those of civil servants, at a full rate of 100% and previous grants and bonuses will be incorporated into their core salaries. The announcement ...

US Offers $10 Million for Data on Hezbollah’s Financial Networks

This is Beirut, 22/09 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The US State Department’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program offers up to $10 million for any information regarding Hezbollah’s financial networks, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. According to the State Department, Hezbollah financiers and operatives in this region generate revenue for the Iran-aligned group through illicit ...

Lebanese Businesses Reject Proposed 3% Tax

This is Beirut, 22/09 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese business organizations voiced strong opposition on Monday to a proposed 3% tax outlined in Article 31 of the 2026 draft budget, describing it as illogical, inflationary, and punitive for compliant companies in a country where the informal economy thrives. Officially framed as an advance on income tax, the measure, business leaders warn, ...

Aoun in New York: Investments, Reforms, and Diaspora Support at the Heart of Talks

This is Beirut, 22/09 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun met Sunday evening in New York with a delegation of Lebanese-American business leaders, where discussions centered on Lebanon’s economic crisis, ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the situation in southern Lebanon, infrastructure reconstruction, digital transformation, and the participation of ...

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