Marilyne Jallad, 17/05 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Beirut Municipal Elections Testimonies lebanon
Whether they live in Gemmayzeh, Geitawi, Ashrafieh (Beirut 1) or Hamra, Mazraa, Verdun or Mar Elias (Beirut 2), Beirutis share the same demands – mainly security – which will weigh heavily on the shoulders of the incoming municipal council. The residents we spoke with painted a grim picture of the municipality’s performance, particularly ...
This is Beirut, 17/05 17:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
President Joseph Aoun Lebanon Rome Vatican
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Rome Saturday afternoon to attend the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV, underscoring that Lebanon’s presence at the event goes far beyond protocol. “Our participation today reaffirms the deep-rooted ties and strong relationship between Lebanon and the Holy See,” Aoun said upon his ...
This is Beirut, 17/05 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon 34th Arab Summit Baghdad Iraq Israel
Lebanon has entered a new chapter in its history by restoring state sovereignty and recommitting to national reforms, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam declared Saturday at the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad, Iraq. “We meet today at a time when Lebanon has turned a new page in its history by restoring the state’s sovereignty over its entire ...
This is Beirut, 17/05 14:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, whose country is hosting the 34th Arab League summit, said Saturday it would provide $40 million for the reconstruction of Lebanon and Gaza after wars with Israel. Iraq backs the creation of an "Arab fund to support reconstruction efforts" after crises in the region, Sudani told Arab leaders in ...
This is Beirut, 16/05 22:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Iraq Arab Summit Nawaf Salam Energy
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met on Friday with his Iraqi counterpart, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, in Baghdad to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation ahead of the 34th Arab Summit. Talks focused on energy, economic ties, and cultural exchange, with both leaders emphasizing the need to strengthen Arab unity in the face of regional ...
This is Beirut, 16/05 18:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Energy Water Infrastructure Loan World Bank
Lebanon is advancing efforts to tackle its energy and water crises by activating two major loans from the World Bank. Finance Minister Yassine Jaber announced that the Council of Ministers has approved Decree No. 217, tied to a $250 million loan to develop renewable energy and strengthen the national power grid. The project, prepared on an urgent ...
This is Beirut, 16/05 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Interior Ministry Ahmad Hajjar Lebanon Municipality Municipal Elections 2025
In preparation for the municipal and elective local elections scheduled for later this month, the minister of Interior and Municipalities issued an official circular on Friday reinforcing security measures around polling stations and prohibiting any form of electoral campaigning within a designated perimeter. The circular, based on Article 91 of ...
This is Beirut, 16/05 14:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Donald Trump Israel Saudi Arabia Lebanon Iraq Nawaf Salam Syria
On the eve of his departure for Baghdad to lead the Lebanese delegation at the Arab summit, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam issued a firm message outlining his government’s intentions to reestablish Lebanon’s standing in the region. “Lebanon intends to fully reconnect with its Arab environment and regain its place on the regional scene,” Salam ...
Makram Haddad, 16/05 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Football Ansar Safa Nejmeh Lebanon
The sixth day of the Lebanese football championship play-offs sowed confusion both at the top and bottom of the table. Between title contenders stumbling and others hanging on, and a fierce battle to avoid relegation, the suspense remains intact with one matchday to go. Title Play-Offs: Al-Ansar Falters but Stays on Top, Safa Gets Back into ...
This is Beirut, 16/05 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
United States Lebanon Syria Energy Power
Minister of Energy Joe Saddi expressed cautious optimism on Friday following the United States’ surprise decision to lift certain sanctions on Syria, suggesting the move could breathe new life into long-stalled regional energy projects vital to Lebanon’s power sector. Speaking to the Markazia news agency, Saddi said the US initiative may ...
Makram Haddad, 16/05 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Stephanie Hobeika Silverstone Lebanon
Born in 2003 in Lebanon, originally from Baskinta, raised between Dubai and England, Stephanie Hobeika is racing where few Lebanese – and even fewer women – have dared to venture: British racetracks. A student in design engineering at the University of Bath, she combines intelligence, driving skill and formidable composure. In April 2025, for ...
This is Beirut, 15/05 20:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hezbollah Gulf Israel Middle East Saudi Arabia Morgan Ortagus USA Lebanon
Deputy United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus delivered a strong message on Thursday, declaring that the path to peace and prosperity lies in the full disarmament of Hezbollah, not just in southern Lebanon, but across the entire country. In an interview with LBCI, Ortagus emphasized the unified stance of the US, Saudi ...