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Lebanon Requests One-Year Renewal for UNIFIL

This is Beirut, 27/06 15:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally requested a one-year extension of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)’s mandate, set to begin on August 31, 2025. In a statement issued Friday, the ministry said the request follows a decision approved by the Cabinet during its May 14 session. The ministry confirmed that a letter was ...

What Are the Abraham Accords?

Lyne Sammouri, 27/06 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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Since early 2025, US officials have stated that new countries, such as Lebanon and Syria, could soon join the Abraham Accords. But what are the Abraham Accords?

Elon Musk Expresses Interest in Investing in Lebanon’s Tech Sector

This is Beirut, 26/06 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has voiced interest in establishing a presence for his companies in Lebanon, according to a statement released on Thursday by the Lebanese Presidency. In a phone conversation with President Joseph Aoun, Musk reportedly expressed his willingness to engage in Lebanon’s telecommunications and internet sectors. The ...

Jumblatt Urges Disarmament Under State Authority

This is Beirut, 26/06 17:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a firm call for national sovereignty, former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Jumblatt urged that all weapons in Lebanon be placed solely under the control of the state, stressing that the region is entering a “new page” in its history. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Jumblatt called on all parties in ...

Israel Cracks Down on Hezbollah’s Financial Hubs

Natasha Metni Torbey, 26/06 16:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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As Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks continue to pound South Lebanon, a strategic front is rapidly emerging. Israel is now openly targeting Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure, marking a shift from battlefield confrontation to economic warfare. This week was a turning point. On Wednesday, the Israeli military released an unprecedented map ...

Lebanese Army Targets Smugglers’ Vehicle Loaded with Weapons in Hermel

This is Beirut, 26/06 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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A pickup truck, loaded with weapons and ammunition and belonging to smugglers, was destroyed on the outskirts of Hermel following an armed clash with the Lebanese Army, which aimed to prevent cross-border smuggling. According to preliminary reports, the Lebanese Army opened fire on the vehicle after the driver failed to stop at a military ...

BIA Sees Sharp Rebound in Passenger Traffic

This is Beirut, 26/06 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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Passenger traffic at Beirut International Airport (BIA) has surged again following a brief slowdown caused by heightened regional tensions. On Wednesday alone, the airport recorded 11,203 arrivals, marking a significant uptick in travel activity that may continue in the coming days. The rebound comes as several major Arab and international ...

Drone Strikes on Shaqra and Beit Lif

This is Beirut, 26/06 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Tensions along the Lebanese border with Israel escalated on Wednesday, with a series of Israeli military operations. An Israeli drone strike targeted a “Bobcat” excavator between the towns of Shaqra and Baraachit, killing one person. Another strike was reported on a motorcycle in Beit Lif killing one person. It’s ...

The Order of Malta Celebrates the Feast of Its Patron, Saint John the Baptist

This is Beirut, 25/06 20:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta, known as Order of Malta Lebanon, celebrated the feast of its patron, St. John the Baptist, at the invitation of its President Marwan Sehnaoui alongside the association’s members, and in the presence of Her Excellency Maria Emerica Cortese, the Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to ...

Barrack: US Will Back Israeli Withdrawal if Hezbollah Disarms

This is Beirut, 25/06 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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According to MTV, United States Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack informed Lebanese officials, during his visit to Beirut on June 19, that a government’s public commitment to disarming Hezbollah would significantly advance the issue of Israeli withdrawal from the five hills at the border. This effort, he asserted, would ...

ATCL Hill Climb: Helmets On, Get Set, Climb!

Makram Haddad, 25/06 19:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The national motorsport authority under the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL), in collaboration with the municipality of Falougha-Khalouat, is organizing the first Hill Climb of the 2025 season this Sunday, June 29. This marks the long-awaited return of the discipline to Falougha after several years of interruption. The mountain is ...

Grand Serail Hosts High-Level Meeting on Lebanon Recovery Fund

This is Beirut, 25/06 19:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Grand Serail hosted a strategic meeting on the Lebanon Recovery Fund (LRF), a UN-managed financing mechanism designed to coordinate international grant-based support for Lebanon’s post-crisis reconstruction and recovery. Representatives from relevant ministries and United Nations agencies attended the session, headed by Prime Minister Nawaf ...

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