David Hale , 21/07 17:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Syria Iran Hezbollah Israel United States
Recent developments in Syria are causing surprise and confusion. In a bold move, President Trump and his administration acquiesced to requests from the Turkish and Saudi leadership and lifted most sanctions on the Ahmed al-Sharaa regime, his Salafist HTS movement, and Syria itself. It did so without conditionality, without much effort to ...
Yara Germany, 21/07 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon administration public sector regulatory authorities
For weeks now, regulatory authorities have been at the center of Lebanon’s political debate. The government has begun delivering its ministerial statement commitment to establish regulatory bodies for key sectors and strengthen oversight institutions. Officials have been appointed to head medical cannabis and civil aviation authorities. ...
Makram Haddad, 21/07 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A breath of spirituality swept through the heights of Annaya on Sunday, July 20, with the official inauguration of Section 1 of Darb Mar Charbel, the first long-distance pilgrimage trail in Lebanon. Also known as the Camino de San Charbel, in reference to the world’s great spiritual routes, this ambitious project aims to connect key sites tied ...
This is Beirut, 21/07 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Georges Bouchikian Elias Bou Saab Lebanon parliament immunity
Lebanon’s Parliament is set to hold a session on Wednesday to vote on lifting the immunity of former Minister of Economy and current MP Georges Bouchikian. The decision follows a joint meeting held in Ain el-Tineh between the Bureau of Parliament and the Parliamentary Administration and Justice Committee. Reports indicate that Bouchikian, who ...
This is Beirut, 21/07 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In a new move to support Lebanon’s struggling hospital sector, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) announced on Monday an advance payment of 65 billion Lebanese pounds to contracted hospitals to cover hospitalization fees under fixed-rate agreements. This payment, expected in the coming days, is part of a broader strategy of regular ...
This is Beirut, 21/07 13:25 - Reading : less than a minute
After a tense Monday morning marked by a halt in fuel deliveries due to customs delays, the situation is beginning to ease. The interruption came after the customs administration failed to implement the removal of a 100,000 Lebanese pound tax in line with a new pricing schedule issued on Friday by the Ministry of Energy. Although the new schedule ...
This is Beirut, 21/07 13:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US presidential envoy Tom Barrack arrived in Beirut on Sunday for his third official visit to Lebanon in recent weeks, signaling a ramp-up in diplomatic efforts to ease escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Barrack began his meetings on Monday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace, accompanied by US Ambassador Lisa ...
Makram Haddad, 21/07 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Al-Ansar Football Lebanon Champions
No Fans, but Plenty of Goals Behind closed doors at Camille Chamoun Stadium, as requested by security authorities, Al-Ansar and Safa faced off one last time in the final round of the Championship. While Safa won 2-1, it was Al-Ansar who climbed the throne, claiming its 15th championship title—a historic record in Lebanese football. Safa ...
Charles Chartouni, 21/07 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The interpretation of political events can often lead to misunderstandings and confusion. It is crucial to establish clear communication and guidelines to navigate such complexities effectively. Without these measures, the potential for misinterpretation increases, which can exacerbate tensions and hinder progress. Therefore, fostering an ...
Amine Jules Iskandar, 20/07 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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In the Levant, Islam took root in the major Mediterranean coastal cities—Jaffa, Haifa, Acre, Sidon, Beirut, Tripoli, Tartus and Latakia. Surrounded by Christian and Jewish hill communities or overshadowed by dominant Christian mountain ranges, these urban populations never felt isolated. Instead, they saw themselves as fully integrated into the ...
This is Beirut, 19/07 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israeli Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced that the Army “carried out an airstrike earlier on Saturday, eliminating a member of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force who was involved in efforts to rebuild infrastructure in the Khiam area in southern Lebanon.” He added on the X platform (formerly Twitter): "The operative’s ...
Lea Mehanna, 19/07 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Culture Music Fashion Paris Lebanon
Grammy-nominated artist Mayssa Karaa opens up about blending Arabic roots with Western influences, empowering young talents as Creative Director of Berklee Abu Dhabi, and launching her exciting upcoming projects. Plus, Lebanese international designer Ziad Nakad dazzles at Paris Fashion Week with his latest collection, KANZ—a radiant tribute to ...