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Cabinet Approves Key Appointments and Oil Exploration Deal

This is Beirut, 23/10 19:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Council of Ministers convened on Thursday at Baabda presidential palace, approving a series of administrative, economic and financial decisions. The cabinet, chaired by President Joseph Aoun, reviewed 44 items on its agenda, focused on appointments, energy agreements and the banking and education sectors. Among the key decisions, the Cabinet ...

August 4, 2020: Key Developments in the Grechushkin Case

Natasha Metni Torbey, 23/10 17:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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There are renewed signs of progress in the investigation into the Beirut port explosion of August 4, 2020. Two judicial tracks are taking shape: that of investigating judge Tarek Bitar, still mired in the legal actions brought against him, and that of Igor Grechushkin, the presumed owner of the Rhosus, currently detained in Bulgaria. Meanwhile, ...

Syria Urges Banks to Provision Their Claims on Lebanon

Liliane Mokbel, 23/10 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Central Bank of Syria has given domestic banks a six-month deadline to fully provision their claims on the Lebanese banking sector, estimated at $1.6 billion, according to a circular cited by Reuters. The directive does not specify the exact nature of these claims – whether deposits, placements or financial investments – making their ...

Grade Tampering Scandal at the Lebanese University: Investigation Underway

This is Beirut, 23/10 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The investigation into the grade-tampering scandal at the Faculty of Law of the Lebanese University has reached a turning point. Earlier this month, the public institution was rocked by revelations that exam scores had been falsified in favor of several Kuwaiti students. According to information reported by the local TV channel MTV, and on the ...

Gaza, Israel and Hezbollah with Matthew Levitt

Tylia El Helou, 22/10 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover the Gaza ceasefire and the disarming of Hezbollah. We also feature an exclusive interview with Matthew Levitt, Fromer-Wexler Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute, who shares his insights on the situation in Gaza and the prospects for peace in the region.

Honoring a Historic Visit: Lebanon Commemorates Pope Leo XIV with a Stamp

Christiane Tager, 22/10 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon, scheduled for November 30 to December 2, 2025, the Ministry of Telecommunications has confirmed to This is Beirut that the country will issue a special stamp commemorating the pontifical visit. According to Ministry sources, this official release has been entrusted to LibanPost, which will oversee its ...

Asian Youth Games: Lebanon Begins Its Campaign, Lea Khachfe Reaches the Quarter-Finals

Makram Haddad, 22/10 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The 3rd edition of the Asian Youth Games opened for Lebanon in Manama with the rising sport of the moment: teqball. Competing in singles and doubles, Anthony Sabbagh, Rady Shebbo and Lea Khachfe delivered a focused first performance, highlighted by a quarter-final for Khachfe in singles and a notable victory in mixed doubles. Against already ...

LAF Arrests Four in Raids Targeting Drug Traffickers

This is Beirut, 22/10 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Lebanese Army (LAF) announced on Wednesday that it had arrested four individuals in separate raids as part of its ongoing efforts to maintain security and combat drug trafficking. In its statement, the LAF said the operations were carried out with support from Intelligence Directorate patrols. According to the statement, an army unit, also ...

Hezbollah’s Rapid Rebuilding Outpaces Lebanon’s Disarmament Efforts

This is Beirut, 22/10 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah’s accelerated rebuilding efforts risk provoking an Israeli response if Lebanon does not act swiftly, according to Western intelligence sources cited by The Jerusalem Post. In a report published Tuesday, the Israeli daily highlighted the group’s ongoing efforts to rearm and reconstruct, even as the Lebanese government has officially ...

The Lebanese Demand Peace with Israel

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 21/10 15:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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"Break the taboos; we demand peace," declared Marcel Ghanem, host of Lebanon’s premier talk show. "Demanding peace [with Israel] is not a crime," he emphasized, challenging entrenched narratives. Marwan Hamade, a seasoned Druze lawmaker, appeared on I24 News (French service) to discuss Gaza, signaling a willingness to defy Lebanon’s surreal ...

Berri Convenes Parliament for Opening of Autumn Session

This is Beirut, 21/10 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri has convened lawmakers for a plenary session on Tuesday, October 21, at 11 AM, marking the official opening of the ordinary autumn parliamentary session. Although the meeting is not intended for legislative work, it represents an essential step in ensuring the proper functioning of the institution. Under Article ...

Tennis - U14: Maria Hachache, Princess of Dubai

Makram Haddad, 21/10 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Tennis Dubai Maria Hachache Championship

At just 13 years old, Lebanese prodigy Maria Hachache won the Dubai International U14 Tournament, held at the American Academy in Dubai under the auspices of the Asian Confederation. Seeded No. 2, the Notre-Dame de Jamhour student played a solid tournament from start to finish, adding another title to her already impressive track record. With a ...

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