This is Beirut, 11/06 13:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fuel Transport Wages Lebanon Strike
Lebanon’s land‑transport unions have suspended the nationwide strike planned for Thursday after a tentative agreement from the government to cushion spiralling fuel costs and extend public‑sector pay rises. Following a two‑hour meeting at the Government Palace chaired by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Minister of Labor Mohammad Haidar ...
Makram Haddad, 11/06 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Held last weekend in the heights of Kfardebian, the 4x4 tires barely had time to cool down. Organized by Lebanon’s National Sporting Authority and the Automobile & Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL), the inaugural Speed 4x4 marked the launch of a bold new era for off-road racing in the country. Steep slopes, swirling dust, sharp turns and ...
This is Beirut, 11/06 11:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The latest round of kabuki theater between Lebanon’s government and the IMF has produced what all such high-level summits inevitably do: a mixture of forced smiles, indecipherable jargon, and the vague scent of scorched-earth diplomacy. It also revealed something everyone in the room knew but no one had the courage—or funding—to fix: Lebanon ...
This is Beirut, 11/06 11:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Zahle Lebanese Army Counterfeit Money Weapons Lebanon
The Lebanese Army arrested two individuals transporting a large quantity of weapons and ammunition in their vehicle in the Chtaura-Zahle area. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Army Command said the two suspects (M.N. and H.J.) were apprehended on June 10, 2025, after a targeted operation carried out by the Intelligence Directorate. After ...
Samar El-Kadi, 11/06 11:08 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel UN Security Council UNIFIL Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian
As the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) approaches its annual mandate renewal this August, tensions are mounting in south Lebanon following repeated altercations between residents and peacekeepers, jeopardizing the mission’s future. French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian is in Lebanon to reaffirm Paris’ long-term ...
This is Beirut, 11/06 10:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Israel Mossad Lebanon Hezbolla Houthis
A Yemeni national accused of working for the Israeli Intelligence Agency (Mossad) was arrested in Lebanon on Tuesday by a Lebanese security agency, according to a Lebanese judicial source who spoke with Asharq Al-Awsat news channel. The agent is allegedly a Houthi leader working as a mediator between Hezbollah and the Houthis in Yemen, reported ...
Makram Haddad, 11/06 10:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Scorching Heat On the sweltering pitch of Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait City, Lebanon and Yemen battled to a tense 0-0 draw—more about grit than flair. Backed by a strong Lebanese crowd, Miodrag Radulović’s men struggled to find the breakthrough despite a promising start. As early as the 9th minute, striker Sami Merhej, given a starting ...
This is Beirut, 10/06 21:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon European Union Money Laundering UAE
In an official announcement on Tuesday, the European Commission stated that it had added Lebanon, Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Laos, Monaco, Namibia, Nepal and Venezuela to the list of jurisdictions that require enhanced monitoring of their anti-money laundering efforts. At the same time, the Commission removed the United Arab ...
This is Beirut, 10/06 20:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Israel Lebanese Armed Forces Hezbollah drone Shebaa
An Israeli drone targeted the Janaam area in the southern border town of Shebaa on Tuesday, killing a man from the Kanaan family and one of his sons, and injuring another son. The Israeli army later confirmed it had struck what it called two militant operatives, one from Hezbollah and the other from the Lebanese Saraya Organization. According ...
This is Beirut, 10/06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Le Drian Israel Reconstructions Reforms UNIFIL
French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian held key talks on Tuesday with Lebanese officials to address pressing security and reform challenges amid ongoing Israeli violations. Le Drian underscored the urgency of the moment, saying, “Lebanon has a unique opportunity not only to restore internal cohesion but also to improve its international image and ...
Lyne Sammouri, 10/06 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
evil eye lebanon culture folklore traditions
The Evil Eye: superstition or reality? In a country rich in folklore and traditions, this belief continues to influence the daily lives of many Lebanese.
This is Beirut, 10/06 16:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Audi Assault Beirut Cleric
Sheikh Yasser Audi was physically assaulted on Tuesday in Haret Hreik, a district in the southern suburbs of Beirut known for its political sensitivity. According to a report by An-Nahar, a group of young men carried out the attack in broad daylight, shocking residents who witnessed the incident. The cleric was reportedly beaten severely in a ...