Lebanon

Over 1,100 Candidates Enter Municipal Race in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 14/05 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The deadline for submitting candidacies for municipal council and mukhtar elections in the South Lebanon governorate came to a close at midnight on Tuesday, under the supervision of Governor Mansour Daou. This phase, which began on April 28, was conducted using an upgraded digital system to streamline application processing. Originally set for ...

Hezbollah Member Killed in Israeli Drone Strike in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 14/05 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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A senior Hezbollah figure was killed on Wednesday morning in an Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle on the Qaaqaiyet al-Jisr–Wadi Houjeir road in southern Lebanon. Israeli Channel 12, citing security sources, said the strike targeted a high-ranking official. Al Jadeed identified him as Hussein Naameh, from the village of ...

SpotlightFrom War Zones to Wards: How LRC Keeps Lebanon Alive

Samar El-Kadi 14/05 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A toll-free emergency number that most people in Lebanon have in mind during a crisis is the three-digit “140,” which connects to the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC). The volunteer-based, non-profit organization has proven to be life-saving in times of war and peace. Each year, the LRC handles over one million missions across the country, including ...

Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Greek Coast, Tremors Felt in Lebanon and Across the Region

This is Beirut 14/05 09:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of the Greek island of Kasos on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The offshore quake hit at a depth of 74 kilometres (45 miles), about 23 kilometres from the island's capital of Fry around 1:50 am (22:50 GMT Tuesday). The USGS had ...

Trump Pledges Support for a Peaceful and Prosperous Future in Lebanon

This is Beirut 13/05 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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United States President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that Lebanon has fallen victim to Hezbollah and Iran, accusing the militant group of having “plundered the state” and brought suffering to the Lebanese people. Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh, Trump dedicated part of his speech to addressing the situation in Lebanon. ...

President Aoun and PM Salam Welcome US Decision to Lift Sanctions on Syria

This is Beirut 13/05 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed the decision by United States President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it a crucial development. President Aoun attributed it to the “valued efforts” of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. “I welcome President Donald Trump’s announcement of lifting the ...

Lebanon Relaunches Its Civil Aviation Security Center

This is Beirut 13/05 16:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny announced the relaunch of the Civil Aviation Security Center (CASC), located at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), during a press conference held on Tuesday at the airport. This move marks a renewed commitment by Lebanese authorities to reform and modernize the civil aviation ...

Op-edLebanon Is Finally on the Right Track

Hussain Abdul-Hussain 13/05 15:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A glimmer of hope can finally be seen in the Middle East and is emanating, surprisingly, from Lebanon, where the state is restoring its sovereignty and shrinking the Hezbollah tumor. More needs to be done. For now, however, the country is on the right track. “It has only been six or seven months,” a senior U.S. official told The Wall Street ...

Hajjar from Tripoli: The Vote Counting Process Is Credible

This is Beirut 13/05 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Minister of Interior Ahmad al-Hajjar ruled out on Tuesday any manipulation of the counting process of the municipal elections in Tripoli. He noted that the ballot boxes for the mukhtar vote have been completed, while the counting for municipal councils is underway. Speaking from the Justice Palace in Tripoli, Hajjar stated that he is closely ...

US State Department: Supporting LAF Remains a Priority

This is Beirut 13/05 15:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US State Department spokesperson Sam Warburg emphasized on Tuesday the United States’ commitment to supporting the Lebanese Army (LAF), stressing that it must “extend its control over every inch of Lebanon.” In an interview with LBCI, Warburg noted that Washington is actively discussing with the Lebanese government the types of economic ...

The Never-Ending Debate on the Independent Municipal Fund

Johnny Kortbawi 13/05 14:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In Lebanon, no conversation about municipal elections seems complete without mentioning the Independent Municipal Fund. Whether in political discourse or campaign rhetoric, the fund remains at the heart of debate—and controversy. Established with the noble aim of supporting municipalities and municipal federations, especially those with limited ...

Two Hezbollah Members Killed in Israeli Strikes in Hula and Shqif

This is Beirut 13/05 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Israeli army claimed responsibility on Tuesday for two airstrikes targeting Hula and the area around the Shqif Citadel in South Lebanon, announcing the killing of two Hezbollah members. The Israeli army’s spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, stated on his X account that “a drone targeted (Tuesday afternoon) a Hezbollah member in the area of the ...