This is Beirut, 12/01 18:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Israeli army carried out a series of raids in several areas of southern Lebanon, Sunday night. Shortly before midnight, the Israeli warplanes launched at least four raids in the valleys between Arabsalim, Houmine el-Fawka, Derir el-Zahrani and Roumine. Detonations could be heard for miles around in the Nabatyeh caza. Another air strike ...
Roudi Abou Nader, 12/01 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Australian Open Hady Habib Lebanon
Hady Habib wrote a memorable page in the history of Lebanese tennis on Sunday, winning his first-ever match in the main draw of the Australian Open. With this exceptional performance, he became the first Lebanese player to triumph in singles at a Grand Slam tournament, a feat that illustrates his determination and talent. This is not Habib's ...
Fady Noun, 12/01 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Roumieh Prison Islamists HTS Syria Lebanon
Although the issue was not explicitly mentioned during the joint press conference between Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, and Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, the matter of Syrian detainees in Lebanese prisons – an intersection of humanitarian, judicial and political concerns – was reportedly discussed during their ...
Jad Ramadan, 11/01 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon and Bahrain played to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025 qualifiers for Group A, held Saturday at Nonthaburi City Stadium in Thailand. Lebanon opened the scoring through Mary Jo Wakim in the 13th minute, but Bahrain equalized in the 27th minute via Sheikha Alanoud Al Khalifa. Dominant in ...
This is Beirut, 11/01 11:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Najib Mikati Ahmad el-Shareh lebanon Syria
The leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmad al-Shareh met on Saturday with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the border control issues will be tackled during the meeting that kicked off around noon. Mikati is accompanied by caretaker Foreign Minister, Abdullah Bou Habib in addition to General Security ...
Cian Ward, 10/01 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun Baabda Presidency Lebanon
The presidential palace in Baabda was bustling on Friday, as state work resumed on President Joseph Aoun’s first day in office.
Makram Haddad, 10/01 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese Federation of Shooting and Hunting organized the sixth edition of the Lebanese Championship in the Olympic Trap discipline (Category A). This competition, held at the Lebanon Country Club shooting range, brought together 12 high-level shooters, under the attentive eye of Wassim Khalil, Secretary-General of the host club, and several ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 10/01 16:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Presidency Joseph Aoun
The President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, enjoys significant regional and international support, notably from Saudi Arabia and the United States. Major European powers such as France, the United Kingdom and Germany also back the president. The Vatican, for its part, has expressed satisfaction with the election results. This regional and ...
Johnny Kortbawi, 10/01 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Joseph Aoun Presidency
In Lebanon, history tends to repeat itself in times of crisis, seldom during moments of progress, as we have grown accustomed to hardship that we often forget the fleeting moments of light. However, one cannot help but notice the striking similarities between the newly elected President Joseph Aoun and one of the pillars of Lebanon's First ...
This is Beirut, 09/01 22:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron France Lebanon Joseph Aoun
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday welcomed the "crucial election" by Lebanese lawmakers of army chief Joseph Aoun as president and said he would soon visit the country. Macron spoke with Aoun hours after the former army commander became the new president of Lebanon ending a two-year vacuum in the country's top post. France "will ...
This is Beirut, 09/01 21:11 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
General Joseph Aoun Lebanese President Lebanon international community
The international community welcomed the election of the former Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Army, General Joseph Aoun, as President of Lebanon on Thursday, ending more than two years of vacancy in the country's leadership, which had deepened its economic and political crises. French President Emmanuel Macron offered his ...
This is Beirut, 09/01 10:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Presidential Election Lebanon
MPs are arriving at Parliament Square to take part in the thirteenth session, scheduled for 11 AM, to elect the 14th President of the Republic. Various MPs have shared their views: “Strong Republic” bloc MP Charbel Massaad stated, “The path of change began with the October 17 revolution, and this path is now crystallizing with the arrival ...