This is Beirut - Lebanon

As Iran Retreats, Islamist Turkey and Qatar Surge in Lebanon

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 03/06 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Iran Lebanon Qatar United States Saudi Arabia

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, a Sunni, entered the stadium of Beirut’s Sports City to watch the classic football game between the two rival teams Nijmeh and Ansar. When the Shia supporters of Nijmeh saw Salam, they started shouting slogans in support of Hezbollah and its late chief Hassan Nasrallah. The Sunni fans of Ansar fired back, ...

Aoun Calls for Digital Leap: “Let’s Build the Digital Republic”

This is Beirut, 03/06 10:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Joseph Aoun Lebanon Digital

President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday delivered a powerful message in favor of full-scale digital transformation of Lebanon’s public administration, framing it as a strategic tool to curb corruption and restore trust in state institutions. Speaking at the “Smart Government: Diaspora Experts for Lebanon” conference at the Phoenicia Hotel in ...

Swimming: Lebanon Wins Gold in Geneva

Makram Haddad, 03/06 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Pro swim lebanon Swimming Geneva

Proswim, the wave that sweeps everything away. The protégés of national coach Mohammad Sakr shone brightly at the Swan Oberson International Meet in Geneva. Facing stiff competition, the young Lebanese athletes won 16 medals, including six gold, eight silver, and two bronze. This was not just a preparatory competition. The Geneva pool welcomed ...

Washington to Berri: Disarm or Face Sanctions – Aoun Wary of a Misstep

Philippe Abi-Akl, 03/06 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Arms Hezbollah Nabih Berry

Despite ongoing controversy over the issue of illegal arms in Lebanon, the state remains committed to asserting exclusive control over all weaponry – driven by the dual imperatives of rebuilding national institutions and responding to increasing Western and Arab pressure. The arms file remains one of the most complex and sensitive on the ...

Judicial Council Prepares for Major Reshuffle and Appointments

This is Beirut, 02/06 21:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Judiciary Appointments Transfers Justice

Now meeting in full capacity, Lebanon’s Higher Judicial Council is preparing to launch the long-awaited process of judicial transfers and appointments. “Discussions on the matter have already begun, with the Council emphasizing its commitment to objective criteria based on competence, integrity and the actual needs of the judiciary. The goal ...

Bank Reform in Lebanon: Central Authority Under Growing Pressure

This is Beirut, 02/06 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

lebanon Banking Parliament Reform finance auathority

The parliamentary subcommittee tasked with banking reform held a pivotal session to examine Articles 5 and 6 of the draft law proposing the creation of an independent banking authority. Two competing visions are at the center of the debate. The first, supported by Banque du Liban (BDL), calls for the establishment of a new, autonomous body ...

Joe Saddi Seeks US Support to Reform Lebanon’s Energy Sector

This is Beirut, 02/06 16:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Washington Energy Reform Syria WorldBank

Lebanon’s Minister of Energy and Water, Joe Saddi, is on an official visit to Washington, where he has held a series of high-level meetings with United States officials and World Bank representatives in a bid to secure international backing for Lebanon’s ailing energy sector. Saddi met with Laura Lochman, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for ...

Pharmaceutical Syndicate Urges Immediate Action Against Counterfeit Drugs

This is Beirut, 02/06 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Bilal Abdallah Adel Nassar Rakan Nassereddine

The Pharmaceutical Importers’ Syndicate called on Monday for the immediate implementation of a unified plan to combat the surge of counterfeit and smuggled medications in Lebanon. The group stressed the urgent need for strict oversight from relevant ministries and agencies to protect citizens’ right to safe and effective medicines. In a ...

Judicial Appointments: Is the Deadlock About to End?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 02/06 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanon Judicial reform

Lebanon appears poised to move forward with long-delayed judicial appointments and reshuffles, according to well-placed judicial sources – an overdue step after more than five years of political deadlock. The process had been blocked since 2020, when then-President Michel Aoun rejected a package of proposed judicial transfers submitted by the ...

Ice Hockey: Lebanese Women’s Team Wins Bronze at Dream Nations Cup

Makram Haddad, 02/06 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

lebanon Canada Hockey

Bronzed and Proud Lebanon now has its place on the global hockey map. At the 2025 Dream Nations Cup, held in New Jersey from May 28 to June 1, the Lebanese women made a powerful statement. A 4–2 victory over Puerto Rico in the placement match – powered by a blazing-hot Stephanie Sabaliauskas, who was named MVP of the game – sealed the ...

Salam Reaffirms Support for Arab Peace Initiative and Commitment to Policy Statement

This is Beirut, 02/06 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Israel Lebanon Nawaf Salam Nabih Berry

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday reiterated his firm support for the Arab Peace Initiative, emphasizing the refugees’ right of return and the need for a two-state solution, with East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. Speaking after a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Salam underlined that his remarks were ...

Aoun Vows No Immunity for Wrongdoers

This is Beirut, 02/06 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Joseph Aoun Lebanon

President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering stance on accountability and transparency, declaring that “no case will remain closed and no official will be granted protection.” His remarks came after a meeting on Monday with a delegation from the International Federation of Lebanese Businessmen and Businesswomen. “No ...

Lebanon