Reports & Programs

Positive Atmosphere Marks First Half of Parliamentary Session
Positive Atmosphere Marks First Half of Parliamentary Session

The first round of the confidence debate has concluded. On Tuesday, Parliament gathered for a two‐day plenary session, with around 75 parliamentarians set to speak and vote on whether to grant confidence to the new government, known as the “rescue and reform government.” For the cabinet to commence work, it must secure the ...

Lebanon in the Grip of Polar Low 'Adam'
Lebanon in the Grip of Polar Low 'Adam'

Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin were hit by a low-pressure system of polar air dubbed “Adam,” leading to a significant drop in temperatures, especially on Saturday and Sunday. The mountains and coasts were decked out in a blanket of white, a long-awaited sight for the Lebanese. Snow will reach 400 meters, mainly in the north, with ...

Beirut Musicians’ Revival of Mozart’s Requiem
Beirut Musicians’ Revival of Mozart’s Requiem

Conducted by Maestro Dr. Lubnan Baalbaki, the Lebanese National Philharmonic Orchestra dazzled music lovers with the haunting beauty of Mozart’s Requiem.  Accompanied by the NDU choir, led by Father Khalil Rahme and the outstanding Soprano Marie-Josée Matar, Mezzo-Soprano Axelle Saint-Cirel, Tenor Bechara Moufarrej and Baritone Shady Torbey, ...

Hamas Returns Bodies of Four Israeli Hostages
Hamas Returns Bodies of Four Israeli Hostages

On Thursday, Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages –  including Shiri Bibas and her two young children  – to the Red Cross. This marks the first transfer of remains since the October 7 attack that triggered the conflict. Armed and masked Hamas fighters displayed the four black coffins on a stage set up in Khan Yunis, each ...