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The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report
The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report

Welcome to the Intelligent Recap. It is Friday December 15th and the 70th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s local news: the situation at the Lebanese southern border and its impact on the country and the imbroglio of Joseph Aoun’s term extension. In international news: the situation in Gaza still prevails and COP 28 draws to an end. In ...

Parliament Passes Social Security Reforms
Parliament Passes Social Security Reforms

New legislation developed with extensive technical support from the ILO is considered to be among the most significant socioeconomic reforms Lebanon has witnessed over the past three decades. Attention is now on ensuring its prompt implementation. Lebanese Parliament has passed a law that establishes a comprehensive pension system ...

Joseph Aoun’s Mandate: Council of Ministers Hands Over to Parliament
Joseph Aoun’s Mandate: Council of Ministers Hands Over to Parliament

Will Parliament extend the mandate of Army Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun, who is set to retire on January 10? Why did the caretaker government, convened unexpectedly last week for this purpose, fail to hold its meeting? Why did various ministers deliberately cause a lack of quorum, especially amid discussions of Hezbollah ministers ...

Accusations of 'Treachery' Against Arab Elites
Accusations of 'Treachery' Against Arab Elites

The association Journalists for Freedom has denounced the sharing, on social networks, of "a list of names of media professionals, academics and activists from various Arab countries, which, according to its propagators, has been taken from the Israeli security services." "According to the authors of this campaign of accusations of treason, the ...

Byblos Celebrates Christmas From December 14 to 17
Byblos Celebrates Christmas From December 14 to 17

Experience four days of festive joy at the Byblos Christmas Festival from December 14 to 17 at Byblos Magical Wagon Park starting 4:30 PM. Children and adults can indulge in concerts, outdoor activities and explore a Christmas market, all in the delightful presence of Santa Claus.

Legendre Replaces Durel
Legendre Replaces Durel

Patrick Durel, President Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic advisor responsible for Lebanon, has been appointed French Ambassador to Iraq. As for Anne-Claire Legendre, spokeswoman for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she has been appointed as President Macron's diplomatic advisor at the Élysée Palace to replace Durel. According to some ...

UK, US and Canadian Ambassadors in Yarze
UK, US and Canadian Ambassadors in Yarze

Army Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun conferred Thursday with the British, American and Canadian ambassadors within the framework of the High Level Steering Committee (HLSC) to discuss security on the Lebanese-Syrian border. A statement by the UK embassy said the talks also tackled the situation in South Lebanon and the importance of ...

Once Upon a Time ... Christmas at Kan Ya Makan
Once Upon a Time ... Christmas at Kan Ya Makan

Alongside the artworks of artist Yara Abou Farhat, the Kan Ya Makan gallery in Gemmayzeh has embraced the festive colors of Christmas. This project, initiated by the NGO MARCH LEBANON, showcased designs, clothing and furniture crafted by former fighters from Tripoli who, through their creations, tell the story of their reconciliation.

Joseph Aoun's Mandate: The Moment of Truth on Friday
Joseph Aoun's Mandate: The Moment of Truth on Friday

Although the various bills proposing to delay the retirement of the army's Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun, were not discussed at the legislative session on Thursday, the issue was on everyone's mind. The deferral of Gen. Aoun's mandate, which expires on January 10, is expected to occur on Friday. This would take place at a meeting of the ...

What Are the Lebanese Eating?
What Are the Lebanese Eating?

Amid the ongoing economic crisis, some sellers have turned to importing seemingly cost-effective products. However, the plot thickens: recent reports reveal deceptive practices in the meat market and allege that sellers are misrepresenting pork as "Halal" meat.

Parliament: Emergence of a New Bloc
Parliament: Emergence of a New Bloc

MPs Mark Daou, Michel Doueihy and Waddah Sadek have announced the creation of the Change Coalition parliamentary bloc. The bloc, announced on Thursday after the adjournment of the legislative session mainly devoted to extending the term of office of Army Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun, is "one of the steps geared towards launching a ...