Lebanon

Lebanon Condemns Attack on UNIFIL Forces in Rmeish
Lebanon Condemns Attack on UNIFIL Forces in Rmeish

On Saturday, following an Israeli strike on a UNIFIL car near the southern town of Rmeish, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed to General Aroldo Lázaro, the Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces in Lebanon, his solidarity with the international forces, strongly condemning the attack that left four injured. [readmore ...

Owner of “Waynyeh el Dawleh” Page Arrested for Accusing State of Negligence
Owner of “Waynyeh el Dawleh” Page Arrested for Accusing State of Negligence

The owner of the social media page "Waynyeh el Dawleh" (Where is the state), was arrested for accusing the State of not pursuing criminals. On Friday, residents of the Doha Aramoun area apprehended a woman who was attempting to rob a taxi driver in the neighborhood. According to the "Waynyeh el Dawleh" page, the police station refused to ...

Bkerke Meetings: What About Hezbollah’s Arsenal?
Bkerke Meetings: What About Hezbollah’s Arsenal?

According to one of the participants, the inter-Christian meetings at Bkerkeh will resume after Easter. These discussions are expected to yield a final document outlining the fundamental principles of a national policy rooted in Lebanese values. The Christian parties of the Lebanese Forces (LF), Kataeb, the National Liberal Party (PNL), and the ...

Rai: The Parliament Deprives State of President
Rai: The Parliament Deprives State of President

Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai accused the parliament, with its president and members, of “depriving Lebanon deliberately and without legal justification of a president.” Thus, violating the constitution in its preamble, which declares Lebanon a democratic parliamentary republic. It also violates the election process in Article 49, ...

Pope to Christians of the Holy Land: It Is Good for You to Stay
Pope to Christians of the Holy Land: It Is Good for You to Stay

On the occasion of Holy Week, Pope Francis addressed a letter to the Catholics of the Holy Land, encouraging them to remain in the land of Christ. "A land where you want to stay and where it is good for you to stay," the Holy Father emphasized. It goes without saying that this advice is directed at Christians who are tempted to leave or forced to ...

Bipolar Disorder Day: Myths, Realities and Hopes
Bipolar Disorder Day: Myths, Realities and Hopes

On World Bipolar Disorder Day, spotlighting a frequently misunderstood illness. “A roller coaster mood experience.” With these words, Emmanuelle*, 28, describes her psychiatric illness. The young, passionate painter and dancer was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. “It is a complex mental condition marked by extreme mood swings,” ...

Lebanon: From a Democratic System to Rule by Consensus
Lebanon: From a Democratic System to Rule by Consensus

A former official narrates that, before the 1989 Taif accord which put an end to Lebanon’s 15-year-long civil war, the presidential elections were held within constitutional deadlines, preventing any void in the State’s top post. Then, the elections took place within the framework of the democratic system and according to the balance of power ...

Optical Fiber on Trial
Optical Fiber on Trial

In Ashrafieh and Ras Beirut, telecommunications company Ogero is currently undertaking a significant initiative: deploying optical fiber as part of a pilot project aimed at extending its reach across the entire country. However, for residents, this initiative brings about a significant change as it involves transitioning to new fixed-line ...

Who Planned the Escape of Convict Dani Al-Rachid?
Who Planned the Escape of Convict Dani Al-Rachid?

  Yet another blow was delivered to the Lebanese state today, when the convict Dani al-Rachid escaped from a State Security prison. Accused of attempted murder in Zahle, he was nevertheless located and arrested early this evening on the border with Syria. The case in question is a real scandal that requires no further investigation to ...

LAU Launches Campus in New York
LAU Launches Campus in New York

The Lebanese American University (LAU) announced in a press release on Thursday that it has converted its academic center in New York City into a branch campus. Located in midtown Manhattan, LAU New York will now confer master’s and bachelor’s degrees. Students will be able to register in five remote and in-person programs tailored to the ...

UNIFIL Urges Diplomatic Solution in Southern Lebanon
UNIFIL Urges Diplomatic Solution in Southern Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed deep concern over the escalation of violence currently taking place across the Blue Line, which has caused a large number of civilian deaths and the destruction of homes and livelihoods. “The escalation must stop immediately, and all parties must lay down their arms and start ...