This is Beirut 12/08 16:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A massive wildfire broke out in the forests of Qammouaa, located in Akkar, one of Lebanon’s oldest and most precious natural treasures. The fire has consumed centuries-old cedars, firs, and pines that had survived for hundreds of years despite natural challenges and human impact. Local residents have been doing their best to contain the ...
This is Beirut 12/08 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Arms Trafficking Raid Security Grenades
The Anti-Terrorism Office in northern Lebanon conducted coordinated raids targeting two suspected weapons caches in the Akkar and Zgharta regions. Following extensive surveillance, security forces raided a home in the Tel Hayat area of Akkar, seizing large quantities of hand grenades and RPG-7 guns, according to security sources. Another ...
This is Beirut 12/08 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon EDL electricity blackout
The major outage that caused a nationwide blackout in Lebanon has been repaired. Lebanon’s electricity company, EDL, confirmed that the malfunction — caused by a faulty high-voltage transformer at the Zouk thermal power plant due to humidity and extreme heat — has been resolved. The gas and steam units at the Deir Ammar power plant have ...
This is Beirut 12/08 16:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Joseph Aoun Maronite Foundation Diaspora
President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday reaffirmed that “no one is above the law” as the government moves to combat corruption, warning that some actors are intent on destroying Lebanon. Addressing a delegation of students from the Maronite Foundation for the Diaspora, Aoun said the government’s priority is to restore confidence between the ...
Soumia Benmerzoug 12/08 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Iraq Iran Ali Larijani
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has set off on a three-day visit to Iraq and Lebanon amid growing political and security challenges tied to the armed Shia militias in both countries. Appointed just last week to lead the Supreme Council, Larijani signed a security agreement with Baghdad on Monday. His ...
This is Beirut 12/08 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Cabinet WorldBank Energy Technology Beirut
The Cabinet will convene on Wednesday at the Grand Serail to debate a set of high-impact national issues, with a major focus on securing international financing and advancing critical infrastructure projects. At the forefront is a $250 million loan agreement with the World Bank to fund the Renewable Energy and Power System Enhancement Project. ...
This is Beirut 12/08 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Tourism AI App Technology Innovation
Tourism Minister Laura Lahoud and Minister of Technology and Artificial Intelligence Kamal Shehadeh on Tuesday launched a free smart tourism application during a press conference at the Tourism Ministry. Designed and developed by Rodolphe Khalat and Hanna Daoud, the app serves as a personal assistant powered by artificial intelligence, offering ...
This is Beirut 12/08 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Lebanese Army Beirut southern suburb intelligence
The Lebanese Army (LAF) addressed circulating reports following Monday’s announcement of a major reshuffle affecting 107 military positions. In a statement released Tuesday, LAF indicated that some media outlets, news websites, and social media platforms shared a leaked memo detailing the transfers and dismissals of officers, accompanied by ...
This is Beirut 12/08 12:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Banque de L’Habitat Loan Antoine Habib
Banque de l’Habitat has unveiled a new loan program worth LBP 2 billion, aimed specifically at financing home renovations. Open to all Lebanese citizens nationwide, this initiative forms part of a joint effort between the bank and the Lebanese government to ease access to financing for households with low to moderate incomes. Antoine Habib, ...
This is Beirut 12/08 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Nabih Berri Hezbollah Parliament Fitna
Since the government's decision to grant the state the monopoly on arms by withdrawing Hezbollah’s arsenal, Hezbollah has kept a firm stance on its refusal to disarm. However, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has taken a lighter approach. In an interview with the daily Al-Joumhouria on Tuesday, Berri affirmed that “the resignation of the ...
Hussain Abdul-Hussain 12/08 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Syria Hezbollah Ahmad el Sharaa
Nine months after Bashar al-Assad's fall and Ahmad al-Sharaa's rise to power, the UN Security Council met to address Syria’s ongoing crisis. The Council urged Damascus to establish a government “of the Syrians, by the Syrians, for the Syrians.” Despite the change in leadership, the Security Council views Syria as a failing state. Damascus ...
Philippe Abi-Akl 12/08 08:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hezbollah Joseph Aoun Disarmament
Lebanon’s long-standing dispute over weapons has moved from political debate to decisive state action. Following a landmark Cabinet ruling, Hezbollah’s legal justification for maintaining arms has been revoked, forcing the group to either disarm peacefully or face consequences. Since the 1989 Taif Agreement, Hezbollah has refused to hand over ...