This is Beirut 08/04 14:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Arms trafficking
According to a Western source quoted by the pan-Arab channel al-Hadath, Iran and Hezbollah have modified their arms trafficking strategies to Lebanon, turning exclusively to the sea. “Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and the restrictions at Beirut’s airport, Hezbollah has been using the sea to transport weapons,” said this source, ...
This is Beirut 08/04 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Karim Salam Amin Salam Embezzlement
Beirut’s First Investigating Judge, Bilal Halawi, issued an in-person arrest warrant against Karim Salam, advisor and brother of former Minister of Economy Amin Salam, in the case brought against him by the Financial Public Prosecution. Salam, who was interrogated on Tuesday by Judge Halawi, faces charges of embezzlement, extortion of insurance ...
This is Beirut 08/04 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hezbollah Lebanese Army South Lebanon Naqoura Israel
The Lebanese Army recovered two old missiles abandoned in an orchard in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, refuting claims of a thwarted missile launch attempt. The missiles, found in the region, were not ready to be launched. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the Israeli Army fired on residents in the eastern Mays el-Jabal area as members of the South Lebanon ...
Johnny Kortbawi 08/04 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Morgan Ortagus Syria Iran Israel Hezbollah
Morgan Ortagus arrives in Beirut, exuding both elegance and diplomatic poise, with a hairstyle and presence that radiate charm and beauty. As a US presidential special envoy, she stands out in the context of Lebanese politics. Yet, in essence, she remains no different from her predecessors throughout Lebanon’s history, despite the distinct ...
Philippe Abi-Akl 08/04 08:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Hezbollah USA Iran Syria nuclear
Seventeen years ago, a summit between Lebanese President Michel Sleiman and Syria’s Bashar al-Assad called for Israel's withdrawal from the “Lebanese” Shebaa Farms, the Kfarchouba Hills and the northern part of Ghajar, in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions. The two leaders also agreed to establish diplomatic relations for ...
This is Beirut 07/04 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Hezbollah Joseph Aoun Middle East USA
The US Embassy in Beirut issued a statement on Monday announcing that Morgan Ortagus, Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, expressed her enthusiasm for returning to Lebanon to meet with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Speaker Nabih Berri and Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Rajji. The statement highlighted that ...
This is Beirut 07/04 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
American Task Force on Lebanon Lebanese Army
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing its reform agenda, focusing on consolidating state authority and restricting weapons to state control. Salam’s comments came during a meeting on Monday with a delegation from the American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL), headed by Ambassador Edward Gabriel and ...
This is Beirut 07/04 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute
American Task Force on Lebanon UN Security Council Hezbollah Joseph Aoun United Nations
President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to implementing vital reforms and upholding UN Security Council Resolution 1701, during a meeting on Monday with the American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL). He also emphasized that structural reforms and the disarmament of Hezbollah are not only international and American demands but also ...
This is Beirut 07/04 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel Joseph Aoun Morgan Ortagus Nabih Berri
Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri described the discussions with the US President's Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, as “positive.” Following his meeting on Monday with President of the Republic Joseph Aoun, the head of the parliament assured that normalization with Israel had not been raised in any way during the ...
This is Beirut 07/04 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese Forces Samir Geagea Municipal Elections Popular Block Myriam Skaff
The Lebanese Forces will join forces with the Popular Bloc, led by Myriam Skaff, to run for municipal elections in the city of Zahle, according to a communique published on Monday. The two parties agreed to run on a unified list and called on the people of Zahle to turn out to vote in big numbers. They also rejected any postponement of the ...
This is Beirut 07/04 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading authority in project management, dedicated to guiding the way to project success, is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU), a NECHE-accredited prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence ...
This is Beirut 07/04 11:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Olive oil The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition
The olive oil brand, Solar, won the gold medal at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, one of the most prestigious awards in the industry. This marks the third distinction for this Lebanese olive oil, which won a gold medal in 2022, and then a silver one in 2023. Amid challenges in Lebanon, this award holds particular significance for the ...