Lyne Sammouri 25/07 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
No more guessing the taxi fare at Beirut International Airport? The Ministry of Transport has introduced fixed rates for airport taxis. Travelers welcome the move, but on the ground, things are still far from clear.
This is Beirut 25/07 10:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese Army Fires Akkar Civil Defense
Since early Friday morning, Lebanese Army helicopters have been conducting aerial missions to contain a massive wildfire tearing through the cedar and fir forests of Qala in the highlands of Mish Mish, Akkar, near the mountainous border between Akkar, Dinniyeh and Hermel. The fire, which has been spreading for two days under harsh weather ...
Katia Kahil 25/07 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hezbollah South Lebanon
More than six months after the ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Beirut, tension still grips southern Lebanon. Israeli troops remain stationed in parts of the border region, even though the withdrawal deadline has passed. Yet amid the uncertainty, families are making their way back - cautiously, deliberately - to villages scarred by the ...
This is Beirut 25/07 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron International Monetary Fund Banks Ceasefire United Nations
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Thursday, July 24, at the Élysée Palace, marking Salam’s first official visit to France since his appointment in January. In a joint statement released at the conclusion of the visit, France and Lebanon reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ...
This is Beirut 24/07 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hezbollah South Lebanon
Israeli fighter jets launched a series of intense air raids on Thursday targeting the Rihan–Jarmaq region in southern Lebanon, with the sound of explosions echoing across Marjayoun and the western Beqaa Valley. Additional strikes were reported in the al-Mahmoudiya area. Shortly after the attacks, Israeli army Arabic-language spokesperson ...
This is Beirut 24/07 19:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Beirut International Airport State Security
The Information and Investigation Section of State Security’s Beirut Regional Directorate has dismantled an organized network involved in smuggling cosmetics, medical equipment and large sums of money through Beirut International Airport (BIA). In a statement released on Thursday, State Security identified the arrested individuals by their ...
This is Beirut 24/07 18:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Emmanuel Macron Nawaf Salam France UNIFIL Beirut
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed optimism about Lebanon’s international standing following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on Thursday. In a post on X, Salam said he was returning to Beirut “reassured” by Macron’s commitment to supporting Lebanon across key areas. أشكر فرنسا على ...
This is Beirut 24/07 18:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Head of the Kataeb bloc, MP Samy Gemayel, strongly criticized the presence of non-state arms in Lebanon, asserting during a press conference on Thursday that such weapons “neither protect nor liberate Lebanon” and “leave the country paralyzed.” Gemayel argued that the justification for armed resistance is unfounded, stating that ...
This is Beirut 24/07 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Israël South Lebanon Bint Jbeil
An Israeli drone strike on Thursday killed Mustafa Mohammad Harisi after targeting a pickup truck in the town of Aita al-Shaab, in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon. In a separate incident, another Israeli drone fired a missile at a forested area near the outskirts of Bayt Lif, also in the Bint Jbeil district. As firefighting teams ...
Rayan Chami 24/07 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
In Lebanon, most streets have no names, and buildings aren’t registered. Here is why the address system fails, and what was done to fix it.
This is Beirut 24/07 16:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Syria Economy Sanctions Reconstruction
A Reuters investigation uncovered a covert campaign to restructure Syria’s shattered economy, led by the new president’s brother, Hazem al-Sharaa, and an Australian of Lebanese descent, Abraham Succarieh, who is under international sanctions for alleged terrorism financing. Operating through an unannounced “shadow committee,” the pair has ...
Lyne Sammouri 24/07 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon maritime borders oil and gas
Despite vast undersea potential, Lebanon’s oil and gas progress has stalled amid political paralysis and regional tension. With licensing rounds faltering and seismic surveys proposed, hopes now hinge on maritime deals with Cyprus and an awaited decision from Syria.