Christiane Tager, 10/02 20:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Despite its significant economic challenges, Lebanon maintains a prominent position in terms of gold reserves in the Arab world. According to the latest report from the World Gold Council (WGC), the country ranks second among Arab nations with the largest gold reserves, holding an impressive total of around 287 tons by the end of 2024, equivalent ...
Natasha Metni Torbey, 10/02 17:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, the Syrian-Lebanese border—particularly the region east of Lebanon—has become a flashpoint for violent clashes between Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) forces, Syria’s new rulers, and Lebanese tribes. While these tensions are not new, they mark a turning point in a region already ...
This is Beirut, 10/02 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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On Monday morning, the Lebanese Army completed its deployment in the southern Lebanese towns of Rab al-Thalathine, Tallouseh and Bani Hayan, following the withdrawal of the Israeli Army from the area. The redeployment took place in coordination with the five-member committee overseeing the ceasefire agreement. The troops began patrolling the ...
Jalal Beaino, 10/02 12:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The “engines” of the Lebanese national basketball team will officially roar again with the team's participation in the games of “Window 3” and the last of the Asian Cup qualifiers, to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from August 5 to 17, with the participation of 16 teams from the world's largest continent. The Lebanese championship ...
Charles Chartouni, 10/02 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Undoubtedly, the progressive dismantling of Iran‘s proxies raises the issue of normalization in the Near East at a time when the questions of civil concord, democratic political culture, and reformist elites are still controversial and have failed to inspire massive commitments within the respective civil societies, however elaborate and ...
Makram Haddad, 09/02 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese women got off to the best possible start at the West Asian U17 Women's Cup 2025. Up against defending champions Syria, they played with authority to claim a convincing 2-0 victory at Dammam's Prince Saud bin Jalawi stadium. A resounding first step towards the semi-finals! Locked First Half, Fiery Second Half From the outset, ...
This is Beirut, 09/02 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Israeli army launched a series of airstrikes on Sunday evening on Hezbollah’s positions in Southern Lebanon, the Bekaa and the Hermel region. The raids hit sites in Iqlim el-Tuffah, Jabal al-Rihane, in the Jezzine district, as well as in the areas of Harabta and Sabuba in the Bekaa. The site targeted in Jabal el-Rihane, located between ...
This is Beirut, 09/02 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Tensions remain high on the Lebanese-Syrian border, with violent clashes continuing, particularly in Matraba, between armed elements in Hermel and Syrian security forces. Sunday afternoon, the Lebanese army has sent reinforcements to Masharih el-Qaa, on the border. This afternoon, shells struck the official school in Qanaf and the locality of ...
Fady Noun, 09/02 10:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
They are 400,000 students—half of them in Lebanon—deeply rooted in Francophonie, immersed in a culture of unrivaled richness and diversity. Teaching these 400,000 students and instilling in them the values of coexistence—while half of them envision their future beyond the Arab Francophone world where they grew up—is one of the most ...
This is Beirut, 08/02 21:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced the composition of his government on Saturday from the Baabda Palace. Who are the new ministers? Vice President of the Government: Tarek Mitri Tarek Mitri, former minister and one of the architects of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, was part of four governments between 2005 and 2011, holding the ...
This is Beirut, 08/02 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amid Lebanon’s quest for renewal, the Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) unveiled the 2025 edition during a press conference held at the Parliament Library Hall in Nejme Square. Scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025, the race will take place along the Beirut Waterfront under the slogan: “Let’s Run from Finish to Start for a New Lebanon.” A ...
Liliane Mokbel, 08/02 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Electricity production increased by 36.7% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Banque du Liban. It reached 2.239 million kilowatt-hours (kWh), up from 1.638 million kWh during the same period last year. This growth continues the 41.7% increase seen between 2022 and 2023, when total production ...