Lebanon

Parliament's Plenary Session: What Is the Purpose of the General Policy Debate?

This is Beirut, 14/07 14:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has called MPs to a general policy debate on Tuesday, July 15, at 11 AM. Dedicated to discussing the government’s overall policies, in line with Articles 136 and 137 of Parliament’s rules of procedure, the plenary session is expected to continue into the afternoon. According to sources cited by several local ...

Public Sector Anger Grows Amid State Inaction in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 14/07 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanese civil servants are once again raising their voices. In a statement issued Monday, the Public Sector League reiterated its full support for the ongoing strike, denouncing what it described as the "neglect of the most basic rights" of Lebanese public employees, who have become "the victims of the state’s collapse and its abdication of ...

Lebanon's Central Bank Partners with K2 Integrity to Exit Grey List

This is Beirut, 14/07 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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As part of its strategy to curb the expansion of the informal economy and combat illicit and fraudulent activities, Lebanon’s Central Bank announced on Monday the signing of a cooperation agreement with US-based firm K2 Integrity, which specializes in global risk management, compliance, and financial investigations. The agreement is part of the ...

Syrian Prisoners and Islamist Detainees in Lebanon: A Ticking Time Bomb

Badih Karhani, 14/07 11:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The issue of Syrian prisoners in Lebanon has resurfaced, alongside that of Islamist detainees, many of whom have been held for years without trial or clear charges. This tragic reality highlights a blatant pattern of ongoing political and judicial injustice, where hundreds of individuals are denied their most basic legal and human rights under ...

The Unfinished Wars

Charles Chartouni, 14/07 10:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The regional political scene is quite treacherous, as it conveys misleading signals regarding the outcomes of the ongoing wars in the greater Middle East. American diplomacy remains evasive regarding these wars and their prospects. This uncertainty complicates international relations and makes it challenging for global powers to formulate coherent ...

Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament as Lebanon Enters a Post-Nasrallah Era

This is Beirut, 13/07 21:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A new report by Israel’s Channel 12 claims that Hezbollah has firmly rejected any call for disarmament. However, the group has expressed willingness to discuss the presence of its weapons north of the Litani River as part of a national dialogue within the framework of a broader defense strategy. According to the report, Hezbollah’s Secretary ...

Zoo Owner Defies Legal System by Hiding Two Lion Cubs

This is Beirut, 13/07 20:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The case started when pictures started appearing on social media of people holding months old lions cubs. It was determined to be at Zazoo, located in Hazmieh, and a sign on the cage door asked for $5 for photos and $10 for ten minutes with the cubs. A judge of urgent matters ordered an investigation of the zoo to be conducted by the court clerk, ...

The Syrian Bogeyman: A Cover for Hezbollah’s Weapons

Bassam Abou Zeid, 13/07 19:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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As part of its ongoing campaign to justify keeping its weapons outside state authority, Hezbollah has been circulating claims of Syrian troop build-ups along Lebanon’s eastern border and alleged infiltrations of extremist fighters into Lebanese territory. On multiple occasions, the Lebanese Army has swiftly and unequivocally denied these reports ...

Anti-Counterfeit Guide: How to Spot Fake Skincare and Shop Safely (3/3)

Bélinda Ibrahim, 13/07 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Today’s counterfeit cosmetics are almost indistinguishable to the naked eye: they have the same bottle, same typography and nearly the same texture as genuine ones. Moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, micellar waters, foundations, luxury sets — no category is spared. And no country, either. From the US to Lebanon, France to South Korea, ...

Basketball – Women’s Asia Cup: Lebanon Close to Pulling Off Upset Against Japan

Makram Haddad, 13/07 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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They made a major Asian basketball powerhouse doubt itself right until the final buzzer. On Sunday, at the Shenzhen Sports Center, the Lebanese team delivered a top-level performance against Japan, the reigning vice-champions, falling short by just four points (72–68) in a thrilling opening match of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025. Facing an ...

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