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The 'Engines' of the Lebanese National Basketball Team Roar Again

Jalal Beaino, 10/02 12:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The “engines” of the Lebanese national basketball team will officially roar again with the team's participation in the games of “Window 3” and the last of the Asian Cup qualifiers, to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from August 5 to 17, with the participation of 16 teams from the world's largest continent. The Lebanese championship ...

The End of Iranian Hegemony and the Chances of Normalization

Charles Chartouni, 10/02 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Undoubtedly, the progressive dismantling of Iran‘s proxies raises the issue of normalization in the Near East at a time when the questions of civil concord, democratic political culture, and reformist elites are still controversial and have failed to inspire massive commitments within the respective civil societies, however elaborate and ...

Football: Lebanon Beats Syria to Launch Asian Campaign

Makram Haddad, 09/02 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese women got off to the best possible start at the West Asian U17 Women's Cup 2025. Up against defending champions Syria, they played with authority to claim a convincing 2-0 victory at Dammam's Prince Saud bin Jalawi stadium. A resounding first step towards the semi-finals! Locked First Half, Fiery Second Half From the outset, ...

Israeli Airstrikes Target Southern Lebanon, the Bekaa and Hermel

This is Beirut, 09/02 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israeli army launched a series of airstrikes on Sunday evening on Hezbollah’s positions in Southern Lebanon, the Bekaa and the Hermel region. The raids hit sites in Iqlim el-Tuffah, Jabal al-Rihane, in the Jezzine district, as well as in the areas of Harabta and Sabuba in the Bekaa. The site targeted in Jabal el-Rihane, located between ...

Syrian Artillery Bombs Border Areas

This is Beirut, 09/02 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Tensions remain high on the Lebanese-Syrian border, with violent clashes continuing, particularly in Matraba, between armed elements in Hermel and Syrian security forces. Sunday afternoon, the Lebanese army has sent reinforcements to Masharih el-Qaa, on the border. This afternoon, shells struck the official school in Qanaf and the locality of ...

La Salle College in Cairo Hosts the 5th Conference of Francophone Catholic Schools in the Middle East

Fady Noun, 09/02 10:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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They are 400,000 students—half of them in Lebanon—deeply rooted in Francophonie, immersed in a culture of unrivaled richness and diversity. Teaching these 400,000 students and instilling in them the values of coexistence—while half of them envision their future beyond the Arab Francophone world where they grew up—is one of the most ...

Who Are the Ministers in Nawaf Salam's Government?

This is Beirut, 08/02 21:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced the composition of his government on Saturday from the Baabda Palace. Who are the new ministers? Vice President of the Government: Tarek Mitri Tarek Mitri, former minister and one of the architects of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, was part of four governments between 2005 and 2011, holding the ...

Beirut Marathon 2025: A Step Towards Hope and Renewal

This is Beirut, 08/02 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Amid Lebanon’s quest for renewal, the Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) unveiled the 2025 edition during a press conference held at the Parliament Library Hall in Nejme Square. Scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025, the race will take place along the Beirut Waterfront under the slogan: “Let’s Run from Finish to Start for a New Lebanon.” A ...

Electricity Production Up 36.7% in the First Half of 2024

Liliane Mokbel, 08/02 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Electricity production increased by 36.7% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Banque du Liban. It reached 2.239 million kilowatt-hours (kWh), up from 1.638 million kWh during the same period last year. This growth continues the 41.7% increase seen between 2022 and 2023, when total production ...

Football - Lebanese Championship: Nejmeh Breaks Tadamon's Streak, Ansar Sole Leader

Jad Ramadan, 08/02 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On Matchday 4 of the Lebanese championship, Tadamon Tyr suffered their first slip-up of the season, losing 1-0 to Nejmeh. This crucial win revived Nejmeh's fortunes after an inconsistent start to the season. Meanwhile, Al-Ansar continued their unbeaten run with a 3-1 victory over Chabab al-Sahel. This match marked a turning point, as ...

France Expresses Confidence in Lebanon’s Ability to Form Representative Government

This is Beirut, 07/02 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has expressed its confidence in Lebanon’s ability to form a government that represents all its citizens. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that France has “full confidence in the ability of the Lebanese authorities to form a ...

The Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival: A Tribute to Wissam Charaf

Fabienne Touma, 07/02 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, which began on Friday, January 31, and runs until Saturday, February 8, is an unmissable event for cinema enthusiasts. For its 47th edition, the festival highlights Lebanon through an exceptional selection of short films. Some filmmakers are given special recognition, with sessions dedicated ...

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