Makram Haddad, 15/02 10:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
They thought they were untouchable. Buoyed by the success of their clubs in regional competitions, the Lebanese team entered the Doha Tournament with overconfidence. But Egypt brought them crashing back to reality, securing a dominant 82-70 victory on Friday night at Qatar University Arena. This tournament, organized by the Qatari Federation, is ...
This is Beirut, 14/02 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Israeli army expressed on Friday its preparedness to withdraw from Lebanese territory by February 18, per the ceasefire agreement brokered by France and the United States. A senior Israeli security official, quoted by AFP, stated that Israel remains committed to the agreement and is coordinating closely with the US to ensure a smooth handover ...
Makram Haddad, 14/02 17:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The young Cedars continue their dazzling run in the West Asian Under-17 Cup. After a convincing opener against Syria and a show of strength against Palestine, Michel Khoury’s players once again made their mark, defeating Bahrain 3-0 at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium, the site of their previous triumph. Unbridled Domination From the outset, ...
Chelsea Al Arif, 14/02 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Today, Lebanon honored the memory of Rafic Hariri, marking 20 years since his assassination. A large crowd, including thousands of supporters from across the country and abroad, gathered to hear Saad Hariri’s long-awaited speech. Three years after stepping back from politics, Saad Hariri returned to the same spot where it all began, reaffirming ...
This is Beirut, 14/02 13:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Future Movement (FM) is a Lebanese political party founded in the 1990s by Rafic Hariri, a prominent businessman and former Prime Minister of Lebanon. After Hariri’s assassination in 2005, his son, Saad Hariri, assumed leadership of the party, maintaining its role as a key political force representing Lebanon’s Sunni Muslim community. The ...
Jad Ramadan, 14/02 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The fifth matchday of the Lebanese Premier League was marked by Tadamon Tyr’s humiliating 4-0 loss against al-Ahed. This loss saw them drop a position in the standings, as Sagesse took their spot after a 1-0 win. On the other hand, al-Ahed maintained their perfect run of five successive wins, cementing their place at the top. After a ...
This is Beirut, 14/02 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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From Martyrs’ Square, where he was met with cheers from his supporters, amidst red, white and green Lebanese flags, former Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced the return of the Future Movement to Lebanon’s political scene. “The supporters of Rafic Hariri will remain, and their voices will resonate in all upcoming national events ...
Elie Valluy - Paris correspondent , 14/02 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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February 16, 2005. Jacques Chirac arrived at Beirut airport with his wife, Bernadette, to pay tribute to former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, who had been killed in a massive bombing two days earlier. As he stepped off the plane and delivered a speech on the airport tarmac, Chirac condemned the “abominable crime, one that seemed like it ...
Lyne Sammouri, 14/02 10:55 - Reading : less than a minute
People rally in Martyrs’ Square for the 20th commemoration of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri’s assassination on February 14, 2025. Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri is set to make an important statement to mark this occasion.
This is Beirut, 14/02 10:25 - Reading : less than a minute
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Rafic Hariri's assassination, large crowds gathered this morning in downtown Beirut, awaiting a speech from Saad Hariri. He arrived 48 hours ago without making any public statements, urging his supporters to “listen to him this Friday.” Throughout the morning, several political figures have visited ...
This is Beirut, 13/02 22:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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France has proposed that some soldiers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), including French troops, be deployed in positions in southern Lebanon to allow for a "complete and definitive" withdrawal of Israel, announced Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday. "The ceasefire has been extended until February 18, the ...
Yara Germany, 13/02 22:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
This year, Valentine’s Day comes amid Lebanon’s struggle to recover – from war, constant political instability and an unrelenting financial crisis. And who better than the Lebanese to bring a touch of red to all this grayness? For some, this day is little more than a marketing ploy; for others, a chance to celebrate their loved ones; and ...