Pierre Daccache, 14/03 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
lebanon March 14 Beirut Martyr's Square
On March 14, 2005, over a million Lebanese took to the streets of Beirut to demand freedom, sovereignty and an end to the Syrian occupation.
This is Beirut, 14/03 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Demands for accountability from Kulluna Irada have intensified over its actions in recent years, particularly since the 2019 financial crisis. This includes the decision by former Prime Minister Hassane Diab's government to declare Lebanon bankrupt, its failure to repay debts, and its role in destabilizing the country's monetary and financial ...
Christiane Tager, 13/03 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
After years of economic hardship, Lebanese citizens are finally beginning to see the possibility of replacing their vehicle or purchasing one for the first time. Auto loans, previously halted due to the devaluation of the Lebanese pound, banking restrictions and the financial crisis, are now being offered again, though in a very limited capacity ...
Tylia El Helou, 13/03 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A recent interview with Morgan Ortagus, deputy to the U.S. president’s special envoy for the Middle East, highlighted significant discrepancies between official announcements and the on-the-ground reality in Lebanon. While the U.S. administration claims to have initiated diplomatic working groups to address the Lebanese-Israeli border issue, ...
This is Beirut, 13/03 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Order of Malta Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Nabih Berry
The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, commenced a three-day visit to Lebanon today, reaffirming the Order’s longstanding commitment and support to the Lebanese people during the country’s critical recovery phase. This high-level diplomatic mission underscores 70 years of continuous involvement ...
This is Beirut, 13/03 14:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese army said it received on Thursday a soldier taken by Israel last weekend, after Israel handed over four other detainees earlier this week. "The army, through the International Committee of the Red Cross received (on Thursday) the soldier who was kidnapped by the Israeli enemy" on Sunday, the army said on X, adding that he had been ...
Makram Haddad, 13/03 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
After their participation in the Wasl championship, the giants of Lebanese basketball returned to the local league with two contrasting victories: a hard-fought win for Riyadi (86-84 against Hoops) and a dominant success for La Sagesse (98-76 against Champville). La Sagesse Regains Momentum After a lackluster performance in Wasl, La Sagesse, ...
This is Beirut, 13/03 09:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Kulluna Irada is an organization that claims to uphold the law, pursue corrupt individuals, and fight corruption in the name of good governance and reform. However, in practice, the activities of Kulluna Irada violate both the law and the objectives for which the organization was granted official recognition by the Ministry of Interior and ...
Marc Saikali, 13/03 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Suddenly, all eyes and fears turned to Tripoli and Akkar. At least 7,000 Syrian refugees, mostly Alawites, have crossed the border to escape the violent clashes unfolding along Syria’s coastline. These confrontations, marked by extreme brutality and condemned by numerous human rights organizations, have sent shockwaves through the international ...
This is Beirut, 12/03 20:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanese authorities announced the resumption of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reach a final agreement that would grant the country loans while advancing its reform agenda. Talks between the Lebanese government and the IMF began on Wednesday, aiming for a staff-level agreement as a step toward broader negotiations to ...
This is Beirut, 12/03 17:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Internal Security Forces Lebanese Army State Security General Security Lebanon Appointments
Rodolphe Haykal, Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Army Brigadier General Rodolphe Haykal might be confirmed as the next Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). A highly experienced officer, Haykal currently serves as the Army’s Director of Operations. Originally from Aaqtanit in the Saida district, Haykal rose through the army ...
This is Beirut, 12/03 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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For decades, the Middle East has been synonymous with conflict, instability, and geopolitical power struggles. From Lebanon to Iraq, Syria to Palestine, and beyond, the region has suffered the consequences of prolonged wars, economic turmoil, and external interventions. But today, a new chapter may be unfolding—one driven by decisive shifts in ...