Lebanon

Doping on the Loose, Health Under Threat
SpotlightDoping on the Loose, Health Under Threat

On May 26, 2025, the president of the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists, Joe Salloum, called on the authorities to “put an end to the unchecked sale of performance-enhancing stimulants in gyms and on social media.” In gyms and across social media, doping stimulants are being openly sold under the guise of dietary supplements. These ...

Israel Steps Up Military Pressure on Lebanon’s Official Authorities
ExplainerIsrael Steps Up Military Pressure on Lebanon’s Official Authorities

As the Israeli Army issued a warning to Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday, Lebanon sought to avoid Israeli airstrikes on the targeted sites. The Lebanese representative to the Ceasefire Monitoring Committee approached the committee’s chairman, US General Michael Leeney, promising that the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) would enter and inspect ...

Lebanon’s Hospitality Sector Declares Full Readiness for Summer 2025
Lebanon’s Hospitality Sector Declares Full Readiness for Summer 2025

The Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Nightclubs and Pastry Shops officially announced that Lebanon’s hospitality and nightlife sector is fully ready for Summer 2025. “The tourism sector is fully prepared and will offer the highest level of service,” said Syndicate President Tony Ramy during a ceremony held on Thursday at ...

Major Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Drone Facilities in Beirut’s Southern Suburb; Katz warns no calm without disarmament
Major Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Drone Facilities in Beirut’s Southern Suburb; Katz warns no calm without disarmament

On the eve of Eid al-Adha, the Israeli army launched a significant military escalation by conducting multiple airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. The bombardments targeted the districts of Hadath, Haret Hreik, and Bourj el-Barajneh, following Israeli orders to evacuate several buildings. Israel claims it targeted infrastructure used by ...

Israel Strikes Suspected Hezbollah Drone Production Facilities in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs
Israel Strikes Suspected Hezbollah Drone Production Facilities in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

The Israeli army carried out at least three airstrikes on suspected Hezbollah drone production facilities in the heart of the densely-populated southern suburbs of Beirut on Thursday evening.  There was no immediate reports of possible casualties and the extent of the damage inflicted by the strikes. An hour earlier the residents of ...

After 100 Days in Office, Salam Pledges Reform, Security and Economic Recovery
After 100 Days in Office, Salam Pledges Reform, Security and Economic Recovery

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam marked the first 100 days of his government by presenting a bold reform agenda and outlining the progress made so far. Speaking on the eve of Eid al-Adha, Salam acknowledged the scale of Lebanon’s challenges but said the country has started taking real steps toward recovery. On the security front, Salam noted that ...

Lebanese Diplomacy at a Standstill Since 2019: Is a Breakthrough Near?
Behind the ScenesLebanese Diplomacy at a Standstill Since 2019: Is a Breakthrough Near?

For several years, Lebanese embassies worldwide have operated under interim leadership, exposing the deep institutional paralysis gripping the country. Often led by chargés d’affaires or temporary diplomats, many key posts remain vacant — a symptom of Lebanon’s chronic political dysfunction fueled by sectarian power-sharing and ongoing ...

Berri Slams Electoral Law as \
Berri Slams Electoral Law as "Distorted"

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday launched a scathing critique of Lebanon’s current electoral law, calling it a “distorted” system that has “devastated the country,” and rejected any possibility of maintaining it in future elections. In comments published by Al-Jamhouria newspaper, Berri said his Development and Liberation bloc ...