This is Beirut, 05/06 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Israeli army carried out at least three airstrikes on suspected Hezbollah drone production facilities in the heart of the densely-populated southern suburbs of Beirut on Thursday evening. There was no immediate reports of possible casualties and the extent of the damage inflicted by the strikes. An hour earlier the residents of ...
This is Beirut, 05/06 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Reforms IMF Banking Reconstruction Governance
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam marked the first 100 days of his government by presenting a bold reform agenda and outlining the progress made so far. Speaking on the eve of Eid al-Adha, Salam acknowledged the scale of Lebanon’s challenges but said the country has started taking real steps toward recovery. On the security front, Salam noted that ...
Makram Haddad, 05/06 14:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
La Sagesse Beirut Club Lebanon
At the Chiyah arena, Beirut Club once again took down La Sagesse. After a first-leg win in Ghazir (93-84), Jad el-Hajj’s men did it again at home, winning 90-86 in an electric atmosphere in front of a thousand fans. A victory that guarantees the Beirut Club second place in the overall standings. Beirut Club Doesn’t Flinch Dominant in ...
This is Beirut, 05/06 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Electoral Law Nabih Berri Parliament
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday launched a scathing critique of Lebanon’s current electoral law, calling it a “distorted” system that has “devastated the country,” and rejected any possibility of maintaining it in future elections. In comments published by Al-Jamhouria newspaper, Berri said his Development and Liberation bloc ...
This is Beirut, 05/06 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
New York United Nations Lebanon ECOSOC
Lebanon has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2026–2028 term, following a vote held Thursday at UN headquarters in New York. The announcement comes on the heels of Lebanon’s recent appointment as one of the Vice Presidents of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, which is currently presided ...
This is Beirut, 05/06 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Army announced in a statement on Thursday that a specialized military unit dismantled an Israeli espionage device found in the outskirts of the southern town of Yaroun, in the district of Bint Jbeil.. The device was equipped with a camera and discovered during engineering survey operations in the region. “The unit acted swiftly ...
Marc Saikali, 05/06 08:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Parliament Lebanon MPs Change Reforms
They promised to change everything. They changed nothing—and worse still, they turned hope into bitterness and trust into betrayal. When Lebanon’s so-called “Change MPs” entered Parliament in 2022, they rode a wave of popular revolt against a corrupt, decaying system. For once, the Lebanese people believed. They were wrong. The illusion ...
Christiane Tager, 04/06 21:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Crisis Fuel prices Private sector
The Lebanese government seems to be taking its cue from an old maxim: “When in trouble, raise the taxes.” In a decision that hit like a bombshell, authorities announced a sharp hike in fuel prices – despite a global drop in oil costs. The official rationale? To fund social aid. The logic? Ease the burden on the poor by adding to the strain ...
This is Beirut, 04/06 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese Army United Nations Lebanon Italy
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as the new Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the UN announced on Wednesday. Major General Abagnara succeeds Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of Spain, who led the mission ...
Rayan Chami, 04/06 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute
August 4 Explosion Beirut Port Lebanon
Nearly five years after the Beirut port explosion, families of the victims gathered on Wednesday at the Statue of the Emigrant, demanding justice and clarity as the investigation resumes. But after four years and ten months, accountability remains elusive.
This is Beirut, 04/06 20:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In a pioneering move toward modernizing agriculture, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union held a workshop in Lebanon focused on the integration of artificial intelligence into sustainable viticulture. Organized in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Institute of Vine and Wine ...
This is Beirut, 04/06 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute
As Eid al-Adha nears, the traditional livestock markets across the Arab world are bustling. But this year, as in previous ones, it’s the steep cost of sheep that’s drawing the most attention. A regional survey by Al Jazeera Economy highlights stark price variations that mirror broader economic disparities. In crisis-hit Lebanon, families can ...