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Lebanon Awaits Jordan Intelligence to Probe Foiled Sabotage Plot
This is Beirut 25/04 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s Chief Public Prosecutor, Judge Jamal Hajjar, announced that the Lebanese authorities are awaiting detailed intelligence from Jordanian agencies to begin a full-scale investigation into a recently uncovered sabotage plot targeting the Hashemite Kingdom. “We are waiting for the arrival of security information from Jordanian agencies ...
Iran-U.S. Expert Discussions on Nuclear Program Postponed to Saturday
This is Beirut 22/04 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A technical, expert-level nuclear meeting between Iran and the United States will be held on Saturday, coinciding with the third round of indirect talks mediated by Oman, Tehran announced Tuesday. "The technical consultative meeting between the two countries, which was to be held as part of the indirect talks between the two sides on ...
Joumblatt Meets Al-Sharaa, Calls for Accountability Over Tensions in Syria
This is Beirut 02/05 20:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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In a surprise visit to the Syrian capital on Friday, former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the People’s Palace. The private meeting marks a notable shift in regional political dynamics and comes amid rising tensions in southern Syria. Joumblatt left the palace without making any ...
FM Reportedly Summoned Iranian Ambassador Over Hezbollah Arms Remarks
This is Beirut 22/04 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji has reportedly summoned Iran’s ambassador to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, following controversial statements made by the diplomat on social media, according to the al-Markazia news agency. The Iranian ambassador’s remarks, posted on X (formerly Twitter), were viewed as politically sensitive in Lebanon’s ...
Berri Rules Out Hezbollah’s Disarmament for Now
This is Beirut 25/04 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri voiced strong support for the ongoing dialogue between President Joseph Aoun and Hezbollah, commending Aoun’s adherence to the framework and conditions laid out for the disarmament talks, in reference to the need to secure Israel’s prior withdrawal from Lebanon. In an interview with Asas Media, Berri emphasized ...
Akkar Under Pressure: Over 24,000 Syrian Refugees in One Month
This is Beirut 29/04 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8 did not defuse the Syrian displacement crisis in Lebanon. Since March 10, 24,975 Syrians (or 5,188 families) have fled Syria’s coastal areas to seek refuge in northern Lebanon. These displaced people are spread across about thirty border towns and villages, particularly in Akkar, along the ...
Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit China on Tuesday
This is Beirut 21/04 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit China on Tuesday, the ministry said, ahead of a third round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States. The visit to China, which was a signatory to a since-abandoned 2015 nuclear agreement that reined in Tehran's nuclear programme, was announced by foreign ministry spokesman ...
Cannes Adds Kristen Stewart, Jennifer Lawrence films
This is Beirut 24/04 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cannes Film Festival added a new film starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson as well as Kristen Stewart's debut feature as a director to its roster of movies that will premiere next month on the French Riviera. American filmmaker Lynne Ramsay (We Need To Talk About Kevin) has been selected for the main competition with her thriller Die ...
Erdogan, Meloni Hold Talks to Boost Italy-Turkey Ties
This is Beirut 29/04 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Rome for talks with Italy's Giorgia Meloni Tuesday, as the two Mediterranean countries seek to boost trade and cooperation. Meloni and Erdogan will discuss the war in Ukraine and the "situation in the Middle East" before a summit where government ministers are expected to sign a number of deals, ...
LAU and Restaurants Syndicate Join Forces to Boost Hospitality Training
This is Beirut 25/04 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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At HORECA 2025, the Syndicate of Restaurant, Cafe, Nightclub, and Pastry Owners in Lebanon signed a strategic partnership with the Lebanese American University (LAU), paving the way for enhanced educational and professional opportunities in the hospitality sector. The memorandum of understanding, formalized during the industry event, signals the ...
More Than Three Tons of Smuggled Fruit Seized in Tripoli
This is Beirut 24/04 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A major joint operation by the General Directorate of Customs and the Ministry of Agriculture foiled a smuggling attempt. They seized more than three tons of fruit in the Tripoli market and searched several commercial refrigerators. Among the main seizures was a refrigerator belonging to a shopkeeper in the al-Bahsas district, which contained 2.5 ...
Israel Targets Hezbollah Operatives and Infrastructure in Continued Campaign
This is Beirut 23/04 20:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli military has intensified its operations against Hezbollah in recent days, targeting operatives and infrastructure in a continued effort to prevent the group’s reconstruction, according to a statement by Israeli Army Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee. In a post on X on Wednesday, Adraee said, “The Israeli army continues its ...
Napoleon’s Personal Sword to Be Auctioned in Paris
This is Beirut 26/04 11:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A sword once belonging to Napoleon, "commissioned for his personal use" in 1802 and preserved throughout his reign, will take center stage at an auction on May 22 at Hôtel Drouot in Paris. The piece, presented by the Giquello auction house, is valued between €700,000 and €1 million. "Bonaparte, then First Consul, ordered the sword between ...
Lebanon Registers Highest Commercial Electricity Tariffs in Arab World
This Is Beirut 01/05 17:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon now ranks among the Arab countries with the highest commercial electricity tariffs, according to recent data from the Global Petrol Prices (GPP) website, underscoring the toll of the country’s prolonged energy crisis on its struggling business sector. With a commercial electricity rate of $0.247 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in 2025, Lebanon ...
Berri Backs Closed-List System to Ensure Parity in Beirut Municipal Council
This is Beirut 21/04 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri signaled that potential amendments may be introduced to the Municipal Law, particularly to ensure parity within major municipal councils, most notably in Beirut, and possibly Tripoli. In remarks made to An-Nahar on Monday, Berri said he is awaiting the outcome of ongoing discussions on proposed changes to the ...
Araghchi Arrived in Oman Ahead of Nuclear Talks
This is Beirut 25/04 16:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi arrived in Oman on Friday ahead of fresh nuclear talks with the United States, after both sides said progress had been made in previous rounds. The local Mehr news agency reported Araghchi had arrived in the Omani capital, Muscat, for Saturday's negotiations, releasing a brief video showing the foreign minister ...
Ministry of Agriculture Calls for Support of Locally Grown Potatoes
This is Beirut 21/04 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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As the potato harvest gets underway, Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture on Monday called on citizens to support locally grown produce—particularly potatoes cultivated in the Akkar Plain, a region known for its high-quality agricultural output. In an official statement, the Ministry praised the dedication of farmers in Akkar, highlighting their ...
President Joseph Aoun to Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral at the Vatican
This is Beirut 23/04 14:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun will travel to the Vatican on Saturday at the head of a Lebanese delegation to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday. According to information obtained on Wednesday by the Al-Markazia news agency, President Aoun will represent Lebanon at the solemn ceremony, highlighting the historic and spiritual ...
Gen. Michael Leeney: New Chief of Ceasefire Commission
This is Beirut 30/04 11:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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US Army General Michael J. Leeney has officially assumed the presidency of the ceasefire monitoring commission between Lebanon and Israel, succeeding his compatriot, General Jasper Jeffers. Born in 1966 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Michael J. Leeney is a seasoned general officer in the US Army. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in ...
US Stocks Rise After Solid April Jobs Data
This is Beirut 02/05 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Wall Street stocks rose early Friday, digesting a better than expected US jobs report as Apple shares fell on a hit due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. The world's largest economy added 177,000 jobs last month, down slightly from the level in March but above analyst expectations. “The key takeaway from the report is that the ...
Powerful 6.2-Magnitude Quake Hits off Istanbul Coast
This is Beirut 23/04 16:29 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
More than 50 aftershocks rocked the Istanbul region after a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Sea of Marmara just to the south of Turkey's biggest city on Wednesday, the interior minister said. "By 3:12 pm (1512 GMT), 51 aftershocks -- the largest of which was 5.9 magnitude -- had been recorded," Interior Minister Ali ...
Pope Francis's Funeral: who's Attending?
This is Beirut 25/04 09:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Vatican on Thursday said at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis's funeral, including 51 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs. Here is a list of VIP guests whose offices have confirmed they will be in Rome on Saturday. Americas ARGENTINA: President Javier Milei. BRAZIL: President Luiz Inacio ...
Russia Allows Taliban to Have Moscow Ambassador
This is Beirut 23/04 21:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Russia said Wednesday it will allow the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan to have an ambassador in Moscow, in a symbolic move days after it lifted a "terrorist" designation for the militant group. Moscow has taken steps to normalize relations with the Islamist Taliban administration since the group seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 ...
Swiss Ban on Hamas Comes Into Force May 15
This is Beirut 30/04 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A Swiss ban on the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas will come into force on May 15, the federal government said Wednesday following a parliamentary vote at the end of 2024. The government's political and security committees submitted a motion to ban Hamas in October 2023, after the group's deadly attack on Israel that month, said a government ...
Parliament Sets Legislative Priorities, Rejects Municipal Election Delay
This is Beirut 22/04 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Parliament Bureau met on Tuesday in Ain el-Tineh under the leadership of Speaker Nabih Berri to finalize the agenda for the legislative session scheduled for Thursday. The meeting focused on several high-priority draft laws, including a proposal to amend Lebanon’s banking secrecy regulations and plans for the upcoming municipal ...
Carlos Santana Postpones Shows After Testing Positive for Covid-19
This is Beirut 24/04 14:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Celebrated rocker Carlos Santana was forced to postpone several tour dates after testing positive for Covid-19, his manager said Wednesday. The 77-year-old guitar icon "experienced dehydration" before canceling Tuesday's show in San Antonio, and "out of an abundance of caution" is doing the same for Wednesday's performance in Sugar Land, Texas, ...
Food Security: Economy Minister Launches Strategic Study With FAO and WFP
This is Beirut 02/05 17:15 - Reading : less than a minute
The Minister of Trade and Economy, Amer Bisat, held talks with representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP), in the presence of the Director General of Cereals and Sugar Beet and the Director of Grain Silos. Discussions focused on the development of a national food security strategy and the ...
Iran Blasts French ‘Threats’ of New Sanctions
This is Beirut 30/04 11:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iran's UN mission has slammed "threats" by France to reimpose sanctions lifted under a landmark 2015 deal on Tehran's nuclear programme, media in the Islamic republic reported on Wednesday. France on Monday said that along with Germany and Britain, it "will not hesitate for a single second to reapply all the sanctions" scrapped a decade ago if ...
Beirut Building Collapse Renews Fears Over Unsafe Structures
This is Beirut 23/04 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A residential building collapsed on Tuesday afternoon near the Tayouneh roundabout in southern Beirut, prompting urgent warnings from the Lebanese Real Estate Association about the country’s deteriorating infrastructure. According to Civil Defense officials, the building gave way due to structural cracks caused by repeated Israeli airstrikes ...
Rubio Tells Russian Counterpart Time to End 'Senseless War'
This is Beirut 28/04 22:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that the United States is committed to working to end the war in Ukraine, the State Department said Monday. "The United States is serious about facilitating an end to this senseless war," State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said in a readout of Sunday's call, which ...