Christiane Tager, 19/02 20:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon will close, on March 17, the third round of bidding for gas exploration in blocks 8 and 10 of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), located off its coast. This project could be a major breakthrough for the country in terms of energy security and economic development. These bids are seen as an opportunity to attract foreign investment and tap ...
Hala Abdallah, 19/02 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese #football players face life-threatening risks due to unsafe stadiums.
This is Beirut, 19/02 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Bahrain lebanon Basket-ball Ralph Charbel Nestor Garcia
The Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) in Geneva rendered today its decision in favor of the Argentinian coach Nestor Rafael Garcia, represented by the international sports lawyer Ralph Charbel, in the case opposing the Argentinian coach to Al Ahli Club from Bahrain. The BAT founded its decision on the factual and legal arguments submitted by the ...
Liliane Mokbel, 18/02 20:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Kleiate Airport
From the moment he was appointed, Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny has shown a firm determination to revive the rehabilitation project of Qlayaat Airport, also known as René Mouawad Airport. According to him, this initiative will be part of a comprehensive vision for air transport, which will be implemented once the government ...
Makram Haddad, 18/02 20:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese team’s journey in Nepalese territory began with disappointment. In the opening match of the friendly tournament organized by the Nepalese Football Federation, the Lebanese women were defeated 1-3 by a more efficient Myanmar team on the pitch of Dasarath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu. A Promising Start, but a Lack of Finishing The ...
This is Beirut, 18/02 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL), Fadi Khalaf, stated that fair solutions remain possible to restore depositors' trust and safeguard the banking sector, emphasizing the importance of deep reforms to revive the country's economy. In the introduction to the ABL's monthly report titled “Addressing the Financial ...
Rayan Chami, 18/02 15:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Ceasefire Israel south Lebanon
In Kfar Kila, residents return to ruins, while Lebanese authorities continue efforts to secure access to border villages vacated by the Israeli army. The deadline for Israel’s withdrawal from south Lebanon, as stipulated by the ceasefire agreement, has expired, but Israeli forces still occupy five strategic positions inside Lebanese territory.
Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 18/02 15:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam did well by recommending that the different Lebanese factions replace their allegiance to foreign powers with unity and independence, suggesting that he supported Lebanon’s regional and global neutrality. Yet, in the same breath, Salam said that Lebanon must be part of the “Arab solidarity” in support of ...
This is Beirut, 18/02 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Security Warning US Embassy in Beirut February 23th Lebanon
The US Embassy in Beirut issued an alert to its citizens asking them to “avoid the Bir Hassan area – including the airport – on February 23.” This alert was posted Tuesday on the US Embassy X account. https://x.com/usembassybeirut/status/1891758582099579302 “Due to the funeral processions announced for that day, US citizens are also ...
Philippe Abi-Akl, 18/02 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hezbollah Joseph Aoun Syria Ahmad al-Sharaa Border Lebanon
From the military skirmishes at the southern border to the clashes portrayed as tribal disputes in the northeastern front, the connection is clear, and the backdrop is the same: Iran and its proxies. The major blow suffered by the pro-Iranian axis in Lebanon and Syria—leading to the collapse of Tehran’s affiliates due to its inability to ...
This is Beirut, 18/02 00:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A Lebanese official said Israeli troops had started withdrawing Monday from some border villages, after Israel's military said it would remain in five "strategic points" hours before a ceasefire deadline to pull out. "Israeli forces are beginning to withdraw from border villages, including Mays al-Jabal and Blida, as the ...
This is Beirut, 17/02 23:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Government Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam
The government, approved on Monday evening the ministerial statement upon which it must seek the Parliament's confidence. However, some amendments were introduced to the text drafted by a ministerial committee chaired by designated Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The amendments strengthen the principle of state primacy, which President Aoun ...