Makram Haddad, 13/09 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Tennis Coupe Davis ATP lebanon
On the clay courts of the Palm Hills Sports Club, Lebanon turned its clear Friday lead into a resounding victory on the second day. The doubles match, entrusted to Hassan Ibrahim and Fadi Bidan, perfectly set the tone for the day: a straight-sets victory (6-2, 6-3) against Haydn Lewis and Darian King, which sealed qualification (3-0). For ...
Christiane Tager, 13/09 08:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon, which is already weakened by an unprecedented economic collapse, has for years faced a vital challenge: ensuring steady access to wheat. The destruction of Beirut Port’s silos in the August 4, 2020, explosion laid bare Lebanon’s food insecurity, erasing a vital storage hub and turning every shipment and agreement into a matter of ...
This is Beirut, 12/09 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Parliament legislation IBRD
Speaking on Friday after chairing a joint parliamentary committee session, Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab stressed the urgency of accelerating legislative work in parallel with government efforts. “This reflects the importance of speeding up legislation so that Parliament can facilitate urgent matters,” he said, noting that the committees ...
Makram Haddad, 12/09 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Tennis Davis cup Lebanon Barbados Benjamin Hassan Hadi Habib
On the clay courts of the Palm Hills Sports Club, Lebanon got off to the perfect start in its duel with Barbados. Hassan Fights Hard, Habib Dominates In the opening singles match, Benjamin Hassan (world No. 196) had to dig deep to overcome Barbados’ Darian King (No. 2114). In a tense, topsy-turvy contest, the Lebanese player eventually ...
This is Beirut, 12/09 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Tennis Davis Cup Lebanon Barbados Benjamin Hassan
Lebanon’s Benjamin Hassan defeated Barbados’ Darian King in three sets (7-6, 1-6, 7-6), securing Lebanon the first point in its Davis Cup tie against Barbados.
Liliane Mokbel, 12/09 15:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Central Bank of Lebanon Banks Banque du Liban Lebanon economy BDL
In a country where figures are often subject to interpretation and fiscal data remains scarce or unreliable, Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL) seeks to reaffirm its role as a reference point for institutional investors and international markets. It also aims to provide citizens with clear benchmarks to better understand the rationale and direction ...
This is Beirut, 12/09 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute
South Lebanon United Nations UNIFIL lebanon India Malaysia
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) continued its humanitarian and development initiatives south of the Litani River, complementing its core mission under UN Resolution 1701. On Friday, Eastern Sector Commander Major General Ricardo Esteban Cabrejos inaugurated a rapid-impact education project in Ghandouriyeh, Marjayoun. The ...
This is Beirut, 12/09 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel Syria lebanon Iran Quds Force
Two Lebanese nationals, Qassem Salah al-Husseini and Mohammed Shuaib, were identified by the Israeli army Friday as key operators of several cells tied to Unit 840, the special operations branch of Iran’s Quds Force. On Friday, the Israeli army’s Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, wrote on X that the two men, killed last month in Lebanon, ...
Johnny Kortbawi, 12/09 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israel Lebanon Syria Palestinians Bachir Gemayel
In just a few hours, Lebanon will mark the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of President Bachir Gemayel—an event that altered the course of the Lebanese Civil War, establishing a new center of gravity within the conflict. Bachir’s election embodied the balance of regional and international power in Lebanon, from the dynamics of ...
This is Beirut, 12/09 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute
South Lebanon lebanon Israel Tyre
An Israeli drone strike targeted the Al-Dhuhur area in the town of Aitaroun, in Southern Lebanon on Friday evening, killing one person, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health confirmed. The ministry’s Emergency Health Operations Center said another drone strike targeted a car in the town of Aita al-Shaab, leaving two people ...
Makram Haddad, 12/09 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The stage is set: Friday at 12:30 PM (Beirut time), on the clay courts of Palm Hills Sports Club in Cairo, Lebanon will begin its showdown with Barbados. On the schedule for this opening day are two singles matches: Benjamin Hassan (ranked 196) will open against Darian King (ranked 2114), before Hadi Habib (171) faces Kaipo Marshall, an unranked ...
Amal Chmouny, 12/09 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon United States Hezbollah Israel
During a recent visit to Beirut, Senator Lindsey Graham emphasized Lebanon’s unique role as a beacon of coexistence and resilience, driven by its diverse religious and ethnic communities. He proposed a robust defense agreement between the United States and Lebanon, positioning it as a strategic avenue for enhancing regional stability and ...