Lebanon

Education Minister Extends School Closure Across Lebanon
Education Minister Extends School Closure Across Lebanon

Caretaker Minister of Education Abbas Halabi announced on Tuesday afternoon an extension of the closure and suspension of classes until the end of this week. This follows an Israeli air raid in Ghobeiry, in the southern suburb of Beirut, that killed six people and left fifteen injured, according to the Ministry of Public Health. This extension ...

Hundreds Cross Into Syria From Lebanon After Israel Strikes
Hundreds Cross Into Syria From Lebanon After Israel Strikes

Some 500 people crossed from Lebanon to war-torn Syria, a Syrian security official told AFP on Tuesday. They are fleeing the deadliest Israeli bombardment since the civil war. "Around 500 people crossed the border through the Qusayr and Dabousiya crossings between 4 PM (1300 GMT) and midnight" on Monday, the security official told AFP, requesting ...

Flight Cancellations Surge as Security Situation Escalates
Flight Cancellations Surge as Security Situation Escalates

More than 30 flights to and from Beirut were canceled on Tuesday, according to the Rafic Hariri International Airport website. The cancellations included 15 outgoing and 29 incoming flights, affecting airlines such as Qatar Airways, several UAE-based carriers and Turkish Airways. The disruptions come as Israel’s military announced it had ...

Le Drian Reaffirms France’s Support for Lebanon
Le Drian Reaffirms France’s Support for Lebanon

French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian reaffirmed France’s unwavering support for Lebanon on Tuesday, stressing that France stands by Lebanon “in all circumstances.” His statement came during meetings with key Lebanese officials to address the country’s ongoing crises. Le Drian began his tour at the Grand Serail, meeting with ...

Iran President Says Hezbollah ‘Cannot Stand Alone’ Against Israel
Iran President Says Hezbollah ‘Cannot Stand Alone’ Against Israel

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that its ally Hezbollah "cannot stand alone" against Israel which carried out its deadliest day of airstrikes on Lebanon since 2006. "Hebzollah cannot stand alone against a country that is being defended and supported and supplied by Western countries, by European countries and the United ...

A Support Front Lacking Support
A Support Front Lacking Support

Since October 7, 2023, it has become evident that the crisis will not be resolved until Israel alters the balance of power in the Middle East and ensures the safety of its citizens. Israel would not accept humiliation or defeat, as experienced on the day the Al-Aqsa Flood was unleashed. It has since regained its considerable power and is committed ...

New Israeli Airstrikes Hit Lebanon on Tuesday, Six dead
New Israeli Airstrikes Hit Lebanon on Tuesday, Six dead

Israeli forces have intensified their military campaign in southern Lebanon, launching a series of airstrikes and artillery shelling in multiple areas. The heightened aggression has resulted in at least six deaths and 25 injuries following an airstrike on the town of al-Aqabiya, located in southern Lebanon. Israeli army spokesperon Avichay Adrae ...

Arab Foreign Ministers Condemn the Escalation in Lebanon
Arab Foreign Ministers Condemn the Escalation in Lebanon

The ministers affirmed their “full solidarity with the Lebanese government and people,” especially in light of the violent attacks that have intensified since Monday morning, killing almost 500 people, injuring more than 1,600, and displacing tens of thousands. The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United ...

Markets Face New Economic Reality Amidst Climate Change
Markets Face New Economic Reality Amidst Climate Change

Climate change is exerting a growing influence on the global economy and financial markets, with potential annual losses nearing $38 trillion and global stock valuations possibly dropping by around 40%. A study suggests that extreme weather events linked to climate change could reduce global GDP by nearly 19% annually by 2050, based on current ...

Private University Students Face Favoritism Upon Transfer to Lebanese University
Private University Students Face Favoritism Upon Transfer to Lebanese University

At the Lebanese University, passing the official certificate exam isn't enough: students must also face another 'Made in Lebanon' type of test that determines their professional future. Either their application receives political support, enabling them to pursue their dreams, or they succumb to reality and seek a new path. University students in ...