Official 2025 Municipal and Mukhtar Election Results – North Lebanon
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UNIFIL Discovers Over 225 Weapons Caches in South Lebanon
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) discovered more than 225 weapons caches in southern Lebanon and transferred the weapons to the Lebanese Army (LAF), the UN mission announced in a statement released Monday. According to the statement, the LAF, supported by UNIFIL, has redeployed to over 120 permanent positions south of the ...
Aoun in Kuwait: A New Chapter in Lebanese-Kuwaiti Relations
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President Joseph Aoun concluded a 24-hour visit to Kuwait on Monday, during which the Emir of Kuwait, Mashaal al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, promised to “raise the level of diplomatic representation between Kuwait and Lebanon." During the talks with Aoun, the Emir reaffirmed “Kuwait’s commitment to supporting Lebanon and strengthening ...
Minister Hajjar Reports 43% Voter Turnout in the North and Akkar, Vows Action on Election Violations
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Minister of Interior Ahmad al-Hajjar announced on Monday that voter turnout in the northern regions reached a general rate of 43.29% during the latest round of municipal elections, with 37.25% turnout in North Lebanon and 49.33% in Akkar. Speaking at a press conference, Hajjar described the electoral process as having proceeded “well,” ...
UK Charity Under Scrutiny for Alleged Hezbollah Ties
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Since Saturday, the names of Hussein Harake and Zeinab Basma have been at the center of a growing controversy in the United Kingdom. The pair—Harake, a former British Airways security employee at Heathrow Airport, and Basma, an NHS doctor—are accused of raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for Lebanon through a group alleged to have ties to ...
EditorialStabilization in the Middle East: Necessary, but Not Sufficient
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The Lebanese are understandably focused on the upcoming municipal elections, but they remain deeply unsettled by regional developments. As the situation evolves, it often feels as though little changes. Today, the primary concern is the ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, and, more critically, the fate of various Iranian proxies ...
National Heritage Day: Lebanon Opens Heritage Sites for Free
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In celebration of National Heritage Day, museums and archaeological sites across Lebanon will open their doors free of charge on May 14, 15 and 16. The initiative invites the public to explore the country’s cultural landmarks without entrance fees during official working hours. The annual occasion, observed on the third Thursday of May, is ...
SpotlightIs the Qatari Model the Key to Lebanese-Israeli Relations?
Bassam Abou Zeid 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Political sources reported that Lebanese officials have been repeatedly and directly informed by multiple parties that the only viable way to resolve the ongoing issues with Israel, including the withdrawal from occupied territories, an end to ongoing violations and the resolution of disputes along the Blue Line, is through direct negotiations ...
Municipal Elections: Key Stakes and Early Results in North Lebanon and Akkar
Alissar Boulos 09:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces
Municipal elections took place on Sunday in the governorates of North Lebanon and Akkar, shedding light on evolving political balances across both Christian strongholds and predominantly Sunni regions. Voter turnout in the North and Akkar reached an overall rate of 43.29%, with 37.25% in the North and 49.33% in Akkar specifically. According to ...
VideosTannourine: Family Ties Prevail Over Politics
Chelsea Al Arif 11/05 20:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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A large number of the electorate in several Batroun villages reject the interference of political parties in the management of local affairs.
VideosMunicipal and Mukhtar Elections Conclude Across the North and Akkar Governorates
Lyne Sammouri 11/05 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Polling stations closed Sunday evening in North Lebanon and Akkar after a day of local elections marked by active participation.
President Joseph Aoun Arrives in Kuwait on a Two-Day Official Visit
This is Beirut 11/05 19:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun praised the State of Kuwait as a steadfast supporter of Lebanon on political, economic and humanitarian fronts, as he arrived in the country on Sunday for a two-day official visit. Accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Youssef Rajji, Aoun expressed his "deep appreciation and gratitude" for Kuwait’s continued backing, ...