Chelsea Al Arif, 13/08 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon is sweltering under a powerful heatwave this week, but contrary to popular belief, the soaring temperatures have not sparked a rush to buy fans. Appliance shop owners say sales remain flat compared to last summer, with some even suggesting that last year’s sales were higher despite this week’s intense heat. In Beirut, from Corniche ...
This is Beirut, 13/08 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute
The Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that driving licenses will be issued for transactions completed as of August 14, 2025, based on the receipt’s issuance center, and through prior appointment booking on the Traffic Authority’s online platform. It is worthy to remember that Lebanon halted the issuance of new licenses in November ...
This is Beirut, 13/08 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Beirut International Airport EDL Iraq Power Outage
Beirut International Airport (BIA) suffered a power outage this week that disrupted air-conditioning during one of the busiest periods of the year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said Wednesday. According to the statement, the incident occurred amid a severe heatwave and record passenger traffic, with daily departures reaching ...
Makram Haddad, 13/08 08:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Asia Cup Baketball Saudi Arabia Japan
With their backs against the wall, the reigning Asian vice-champions rose to the occasion. On Tuesday evening at King Abdullah Sports City, Miodrag Perisic’s men silenced “Akatsuki Japan” and imposed their will on both sides of the court. A Decisive Match, a Resounding Response Dedric Lawson recorded a double-double (24 points, 10 ...
This is Beirut, 12/08 20:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Iran Mojtaba Amani Ali Larijani
Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani announced Tuesday that Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, is set to arrive in Beirut “within a few hours” for a visit he described as taking place at “a decisive stage in Lebanon’s history.” In a post on X, Amani stated that Larijani will meet with ...
This is Beirut, 12/08 19:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Lebanon South Lebanon Tyre
On Tuesday afternoon, an Israeli drone strike on the port of Naqoura in Tyre District injured two people, one of whom is in critical condition, the Public Health Ministry confirmed. Ambulances from the Islamic Mission Scouts promptly responded to the scene to provide medical assistance. The attack comes amid intensified Israeli drone activity ...
This is Beirut, 12/08 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Iraq Oil Ministry Iraq Port of Tripoli Oil & Gas
The Iraqi Oil Ministry announced Tuesday that it is exploring the option of exporting oil via Lebanon's Tripoli port and is considering reopening the oil export pipeline linking Iraq and Syria, as reported by local and regional media outlets. The ministry also stated it will establish a joint committee to evaluate the pipeline's current ...
This is Beirut, 12/08 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute
The Higher Judicial Council (HJC) on Tuesday welcomed the adoption of the Law on the Organization of the Judiciary, approved by Parliament on July 31, 2025, but cautioned that it falls short of fully guaranteeing judicial independence. In a statement, the HJC praised the “many years of dedicated work” by the legislative and executive branches ...
This is Beirut, 12/08 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Arms Trafficking Raid Security Grenades
The Anti-Terrorism Office in northern Lebanon conducted coordinated raids targeting two suspected weapons caches in the Akkar and Zgharta regions. Following extensive surveillance, security forces raided a home in the Tel Hayat area of Akkar, seizing large quantities of hand grenades and RPG-7 guns, according to security sources. Another ...
This is Beirut, 12/08 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon EDL electricity blackout
The major outage that caused a nationwide blackout in Lebanon has been repaired. Lebanon’s electricity company, EDL, confirmed that the malfunction — caused by a faulty high-voltage transformer at the Zouk thermal power plant due to humidity and extreme heat — has been resolved. The gas and steam units at the Deir Ammar power plant have ...
This is Beirut, 12/08 16:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Joseph Aoun Maronite Foundation Diaspora
President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday reaffirmed that “no one is above the law” as the government moves to combat corruption, warning that some actors are intent on destroying Lebanon. Addressing a delegation of students from the Maronite Foundation for the Diaspora, Aoun said the government’s priority is to restore confidence between the ...
Soumia Benmerzoug, 12/08 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Iraq Iran Ali Larijani
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has set off on a three-day visit to Iraq and Lebanon amid growing political and security challenges tied to the armed Shia militias in both countries. Appointed just last week to lead the Supreme Council, Larijani signed a security agreement with Baghdad on Monday. His ...