Lebanon

Raad: Weapons Issue Will Be Addressed ‘in Due Time’
Raad: Weapons Issue Will Be Addressed ‘in Due Time’

The Head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, claimed on Wednesday that the issue of Hezbollah’s weapons should be approached “objectively, with the goal of safeguarding Lebanon’s national interests and ensuring the country’s readiness to confront any potential Israeli aggression.” Speaking after a meeting with Prime ...

Tyre's Coast Nature Reserve: Association Warns of Grave Threat, Appeals to Aoun
Tyre's Coast Nature Reserve: Association Warns of Grave Threat, Appeals to Aoun

The Lebanese Association for the Preservation of Tyre has issued an urgent appeal to President Joseph Aoun, urging him to take immediate action to halt what it describes as an environmental and cultural catastrophe unfolding in the Tyre Coast Nature Reserve. It also urged the Ministries of Culture and Environment to intervene decisively. At a ...

Nabih Berri Denies Shielding Anyone in Fake Drugs Case
Nabih Berri Denies Shielding Anyone in Fake Drugs Case

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated that he would not protect anyone involved in the case related to the illegal importation of medications into Lebanon, according to remarks reported on Wednesday by Al-Hadath TV. This statement comes as investigations continue into a large network smuggling counterfeit medications into the country through ...

Ministries Partner to Revolutionize Lebanon's Tourism Through AI
Ministries Partner to Revolutionize Lebanon's Tourism Through AI

In a strategic move to modernize Lebanon’s tourism sector, Minister of State for Technology Affairs and Artificial Intelligence Dr. Kamal Shehadeh and Minister of Tourism Laura Lahoud signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), launching a digital partnership that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies into tourism. This ...

Explosion at Baabda Gas Station Leaves One Dead, Several Injured
Explosion at Baabda Gas Station Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

A fire followed by a powerful explosion rocked a gas station in the Hadath-Baabda area on Wednesday morning, killing one person, injuring several others and causing widespread panic. The incident occurred near a local supermarket and was heard throughout nearby neighborhoods. The blast, which was heard from several hundred meters away, triggered ...

Kulluna “Hood”: Breaking the Rules, But Defending Whom?
SpotlightKulluna “Hood”: Breaking the Rules, But Defending Whom?

Once upon a time, there was a man named Robin Hood. A popular hero of English folklore, he stole from the rich to give to the poor… only to end up betrayed by his own. Since then, many have dreamed of becoming justice warriors. But between legend and reality, the myth quickly crumbles. In Lebanon, amidst economic and social collapse, Kulluna ...

Trials Are Launched Inside Roumieh Prison
Trials Are Launched Inside Roumieh Prison

Lebanon launched its first court sessions inside Roumieh Prison on Tuesday. This marks a significant move aimed at accelerating legal proceedings and addressing severe prison overcrowding. Minister of Justice Adel Nassar confirmed the launching in a statement, following a joint visit with Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar to ...

President Aoun Stresses Sovereign Ties with Iran Based on Mutual Respect
President Aoun Stresses Sovereign Ties with Iran Based on Mutual Respect

During a meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun stressed that Lebanon seeks to strengthen formal state-to-state relations with Iran based on mutual respect and non-interference in domestic affairs – marking a departure from decades of Tehran’s exclusive backing of Hezbollah. Aoun also ...

In Search of Lebanon’s Financial and Economic Taif Agreement
In Search of Lebanon’s Financial and Economic Taif Agreement

Lebanon’s economic crisis cannot be measured solely by the six years since its visible eruption in September 2019. Its roots extend much further back—to 1992 and the first government formed after the Taif Agreement. This period marked the beginning of Lebanon’s modern economic policies, shaped by the country’s financial establishment with ...