Makram Haddad, 18/07 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
They believed until the very end. The Indonesians clawed their way back from the brink, but it was the Cedars who had the last word. Led by a red-hot captain Rebecca Akl and the ever-present Jillian Archer, Lebanon pulled itself out of a tight trap to save its place among Asia’s elite. A victory wrenched out with guts, nerves, and ice-cold ...
This is Beirut, 18/07 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Sweida Lebanon Tribes Syria Conflict Druze
The Arab tribes of Khaldeh and Mount Lebanon released a firm statement on Friday condemning the violence in Syria’s Sweida province, describing it as a “dangerous sedition” that threatens Syria’s unity and could spill into Lebanon. In a heartfelt appeal, the tribes addressed their Syrian counterparts, especially those in Sweida and Daraa, ...
Johnny Kortbawi, 18/07 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Baalbek Baalbek Festival
The Baalbek International Festival is far more than a dazzling display of performances and music. Baalbek, with its ancient past and the weight of history etched into its temples, transcends anything a single lifetime could fully comprehend. While the festival carries undeniable historical significance, it is also deeply intertwined with the very ...
This is Beirut, 18/07 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Joseph Aoun prisons Syria Sweida
President Joseph Aoun chaired a ministerial and security meeting on Friday morning at the Presidential Palace, primarily focused on the situation in Lebanese prisons and the aggravating issue of overcrowding. The participants discussed urgent measures to address the saturation of detention facilities, particularly concerning judicial procedures, ...
Sana Richa Choucair, 18/07 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Clashes between Druze groups and government forces backed by tribal militias in the Syrian city of Sweida have claimed more than 500 lives since Sunday. Alongside this unprecedented wave of violence in this southern region, several Lebanese municipalities, mostly in Druze villages, have introduced preventive measures against foreigners, especially ...
This is Beirut, 18/07 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fayez Rasamny Najib Mikati Tripoli Port Sweida Lebanon
Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny denied on Friday rumors claiming he cut short his visit to Tripoli due to security threats linked to recent clashes in Syria’s Sweida province. Rasamny said his visit was completed as scheduled and focused on launching development projects at the city’s port. “My visit was not ...
Makram Haddad, 18/07 13:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Germany has kicked off the prestigious Summer Universiade, bringing together over 9,000 student-athletes from more than 100 countries, all competing across 18 disciplines. And within this global celebration of university sports, Lebanon is asserting its ambitions. Led by the Lebanese Federation of University Sports, the Lebanese ...
This is Beirut, 18/07 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Druze Sunni Sweida Unity Sectarianism
In a joint appeal for unity and restraint, Sheikh Akl of the Druze community, Sheikh Sami Abi al-Mona, and Grand Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian, emphasized on Friday the importance of preserving national and intercommunal harmony amid the escalating violence in Syria’s Sweida region. In a phone conversation, the two ...
This is Beirut, 18/07 12:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Water Drought Campaign Rainfall Crisis
In response to an alarming drop in rainfall and a looming summer water crisis, Lebanon’s Ministry of Energy and Water has launched a national campaign on Friday to encourage water conservation and raise public awareness. The initiative seeks to rally citizens around smarter water usage as the country faces one of its driest years in recent ...
This is Beirut, 18/07 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Fuel Prices Tax Economy motorists
Fuel prices in Lebanon dropped significantly on Friday following the removal of a previously imposed tax. The measure, recently announced by the authorities, comes amid a challenging economic climate marked by persistent currency fluctuations and mounting pressure on consumers’ purchasing power. The decision had an immediate effect, causing a ...
This is Beirut, 18/07 10:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Iran Hezbollah Yemen Houthis
Iran has adopted new tactics to supply weapons to its allies, notably Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen, according to a report published on Friday by The Wall Street Journal. According to the American daily, Tehran has stepped up its efforts to transfer weapons to its partners despite targeted strikes carried out by the United States ...
Makram Haddad, 18/07 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
New face, new ambitions. At 27, Dedric Lawson — once a dominant force on Korean courts and a recent hero of the Chinese league — will now wear the colors of Lebanon. His naturalization was officially announced on the Lebanese Basketball Federation’s social media, revealing a major reinforcement, in every sense of the word. A Long ...