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Asia 2027: Lebanon Heads to Kuwait Camp Before Facing Brunei and Sudan

Makram Haddad, 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The stage is set Group B leaders with 10 points, Lebanon approaches the 5th matchday of the third round of 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers with a two-point lead over Yemen. Brunei (3 points) and Bhutan (1 point) trail behind. The Cedars face Brunei Darussalam on November 18, then Sudan on November 26 in Doha’s Al-Gharafa Stadium for the Arab Cup ...

Turkey and Qatar: Key Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood?

Marie de La Roche Saint-André, 10:55 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The outbreak of the Arab Spring in many Middle Eastern countries gave the Muslim Brotherhood a major opportunity to assert itself within newly emerging governments, most notably in Egypt and Tunisia. Behind this rise, Qatar and Turkey were accused by critics of actively supporting and promoting the movement through financial backing, diplomatic ...

Muslim Brotherhood, Salafists, and Jihadists: Shared Influences, Divergent Trajectories

Marie de La Roche Saint-André, 10:55 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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In Western media and public discourse, the terms Muslim Brotherhood, Salafists, and Jihadists are often conflated—blurred together in a way that obscures their distinct origins, ideologies, and modes of action. While these movements share certain historical roots, they represent fundamentally different trajectories. To better understand their ...

Asian Games: A Historic Medal for Lebanon — Hala Mekdashi Leads the Way

Makram Haddad, 27/10 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese flag proudly found its place on the Manama podium. After four days of intense fights, Hala Mekdashi delivered an exceptional performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games. Narrowly defeated in the final by Palestinian Vivian Alis (30–27), the young Lebanese champion has placed Lebanon on the medals table for the first time since ...

U20 Athletics: Abou Zeid Heads to the Worlds, Moawad on Top, and Gold for the 4x100m

Makram Haddad, 05/10 21:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Day 3 of the 3rd edition of the West Asia U20 Athletics Championships took place at the Camille Chamoun Sports City and the Jamhour Sports Club, and Lebanon continues to pile up highlights. Mahmoud Abou Zeid qualified for the U20 World Championships in the 3,000m steeplechase with a national record, Nisrine Moawad claimed her third title, and the ...

Athletics U20: Lebanon Goes into Big Meeting Mode

Makram Haddad, 03/10 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Flags draped across the stands, lively crowds and meticulous protocol: the opening looked like a major athletics meeting. On the track, the delegations from Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon marched in step, carried by applause and music that set the tone: competition, but also a celebration ...

Friday Cabinet Meeting to Tackle Security, Energy and Military Issues

This is Beirut, 03/09 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The cabinet’s upcoming meeting on Friday will discuss several issues, in addition to reviewing the Lebanese army’s plan to secure the state’s monopoly on weapons. According to the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, an addendum was circulated on Wednesday for the September 5 session, adding “pressing issues” to the agenda ...

Defense Minister: Lebanon to Centralize All Arms Under State Authority

This is Beirut, 28/08 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Defense Minister Michel Menassa reaffirmed that the government has taken a clear strategic decision: to unify all weapons under state authority. He said the army has been tasked with drafting an operational plan to implement the disarmament before the end of the month. In an interview with Kuwait’s Al-Jarida, Menassa commented on recent remarks ...

A Few Extra Hours of Power: Kuwait Helps Bring Back Light to Lebanon

Christiane Tager, 25/08 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Even a small relief can feel like a breath of fresh air in the daily lives of Lebanese families. But this shipment is more than just a tank of fuel: it represents a political gesture, much-needed financial support and a symbol of warming diplomatic ties with the Gulf monarchies. In a country where electricity has become a luxury and every hour of ...

Kuwaiti Oil Shipment Arrives in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 23/08 18:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon received its first oil tanker from Kuwait on Saturday, as part of an agreement to supply 132,000 metric tons of gas oil for Electricité du Liban (EDL) power plants. Half of the shipment, 66,000 tons, is being provided as a donation, effectively reducing the overall cost to half its market value. Energy Minister Joe Saddi confirmed that ...

Kuwait Grants $1.5 Million for Lebanon Grain Silos Studies

This is Beirut, 13/08 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Bisat announced on Wednesday that Lebanon has received a $1.5 million grant from the State of Kuwait to fund detailed feasibility studies for the construction of new grain silos across the country. Provided through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the grant marks the first step toward rebuilding ...

1957: A Crash, Gold and Shadows of Mystery

Natasha Metni Torbey, 29/07 14:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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This is the story of the Curtiss C-46 operated by Air Liban, which crashed off the coast of Beirut in 1957 with around 30 passengers on board. According to witness accounts and expert testimony, the aircraft was transporting a shipment of gold estimated between 400 and 450 kilograms, bound for Kuwait. While the crash itself raises questions, what ...

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