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US Signals Conditional UNIFIL Extension Amid Lebanese Security Concerns

This is Beirut, 20/08 21:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A US State Department source overseeing the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) mission said Wednesday that the one-year extension for the peacekeeping force is not open-ended, but comes with a clear timeline to end its role. Speaking to MTV Lebanon, the official emphasized that the naval component will remain until the mission’s ...

Ahmad Farran Finally Takes the Reins of Lebanon’s National Team

This is Beirut, 20/08 19:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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After a long wait, Ahmad Farran has been officially named coach of the Lebanese national basketball team. Currently the coach of Riyadi Beirut, one of the country’s most decorated clubs, Farran has proven his ability to build strong and ambitious teams. The disappointment of the last Asian championship is still fresh, but today, it’s time to ...

Patriarch Rai’s Call for Hezbollah Disarmament Draws Backlash and Support

This is Beirut, 20/08 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai’s firm stance on the disarmament of Hezbollah in a recent interview received immediate backlash and provocations from the party’s allies, but also strong backing from political, religious and civil groups who defended Bkerke’s position on national sovereignty. While Hezbollah supporters accused the ...

UNIFIL and LAF Discover Tunnel and Unexploded Ordnance in South Lebanon

This is Beirut, 20/08 16:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) peacekeepers have discovered a 50-meter-long tunnel and several unexploded pieces of ordnance near the town of al-Qusayr in southern Lebanon, the mission announced Wednesday. The discovery was made in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), according to a UNIFIL press release. “In ...

China Pledges Stronger Infrastructure Support for Lebanon

This is Beirut, 20/08 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny met Wednesday with China’s new Ambassador to Lebanon, Chen Chuandong, during a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of transport and infrastructure. During the meeting, Rasamny raised the issue of a Chinese donation of 100 buses to support Lebanon’s public ...

Salam and Berri Call for Crucial Renewal of UNIFIL’s Mandate

This is Beirut, 20/08 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam underscored on Wednesday the crucial role of UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, saying that renewing its mandate is essential for maintaining calm and helping the army assert state authority across the region. During a meeting at the Grand Serail, attended by U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, members of the congressional ...

LAF Destroys Cannabis Crops, Seizes Drugs and Captagon-Making Equipment

This is Beirut, 20/08 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced on Wednesday that one of its units destroyed seven dunums of cannabis crops in the town of Zarazir, Baalbeck. In a statement, the Army Command said that as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking, an army unit, supported by a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, raided the homes of ...

Kataeb Condemn Hezbollah Threats

This is Beirut, 20/08 13:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a meeting on Wednesday under the chairmanship of its leader, Samy Gemayel, the Kataeb Party’s political bureau strongly condemned recent threats by Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, who warned that any attempt to disarm his group would “spark a civil war and end life in Lebanon.” The Kataeb reiterated their “rejection of ...

Economy Minister Warns Generator Owners of Legal Action Over Non-Compliance

This is Beirut, 20/08 12:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A high-level meeting on the private electricity generator sector brought together generator owners, representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Energy, Interior, and Environment, and security agencies. The session concluded with key regulatory decisions aimed at standardizing the sector. Speaking at a press conference following the meeting, ...

Rajji: State Monopoly Over Arms “Irreversible”

This is Beirut, 20/08 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji affirmed Wednesday that the state’s monopoly over weapons is “irreversible,” stressing that the plan prepared by the army for this purpose will be submitted to the government in September. “The decision to place all weapons exclusively in the hands of state forces is a historic one taken by the government. ...

Etienne Chaer, Lebanon’s Pride at the 2025 World Games

This is Beirut, 20/08 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon has reason to celebrate as powerlifter Etienne Chaer captured the silver medal at the Classic Powerlifting Championship during the 2025 World Games in China. The event brought together over 6,000 athletes from 66 countries, showcasing some of the world’s top talent in non-Olympic sports. By achieving this remarkable feat, Chaer not only ...

Rai: Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon Soon

This is Beirut, 20/08 11:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Rai revealed that Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Lebanon in December. Speaking in a television interview, Rai said, “We are waiting for the Vatican to announce the exact date of the visit.” When asked if he might visit Jerusalem again, the patriarch responded, “If the need arises, I will go.”

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