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In Washington, Morgan Ortagus Praises President Joseph Aoun’s Leadership

This is Beirut, 23/04 10:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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At a reception held on Tuesday at the Lebanese Embassy in Washington, Morgan Ortagus, Deputy Special Envoy of US President Donald Trump for the Middle East, reaffirmed the Trump administration’s focus on the region and delivered a strong message of support for Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. A Tribute to President Aoun In her remarks, Ortagus ...

Minister of Youth and Sports Deregisters Three Sports Disciplines

This is Beirut, 22/04 16:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Secretary General of the Lebanese Olympic Committee, Jawdat Chaker, issued the following statement: The Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Nora Bayrakdarian, took three decisions on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, concerning the deregistration of the following disciplines: skateboarding, modern pentathlon and surfing.  These disciplines have been ...

Sandstorm Sweeps Across Lebanon: Dusty Skies and Health Warnings Issued

This is Beirut, 22/04 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A powerful sandstorm is sweeping across Lebanon, turning skies hazy and covering major regions—including the Bekaa, Tripoli, Beirut, and Saida—in a dense layer of dust. Visibility has dropped dramatically, and the entire country feels cloaked in a golden fog. Where’s It Coming From? This storm is the result of a collision between a ...

Hezbollah to Aoun: Bring It On!

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 22/04 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Hezbollah is thumbing its nose at President Joseph Aoun. In response to the Lebanese President saying that he was in talks with the militia over surrendering its arms, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said, “We will confront whoever assaults the resistance and tries to disarm it the same way we faced Israel.” Now what? While Aoun remained silent, ...

Lebanon: Army Retirees Demand Pension Hike, Threaten Protests

This is Beirut, 22/04 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a press conference held Tuesday, retired Lebanese army personnel intensified their demands for immediate salary adjustments and improved living conditions, citing years of neglect and financial marginalization. They called on the government to act swiftly, warning of continued protests if their grievances remain unaddressed. The retirees ...

Golf - Spring Open: Ghazzawi and Bakhour Strike Hard

Makram Haddad, 22/04 13:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On Beirut’s legendary greens, the Spring International Championship crowned two champions—one from Lebanon and one from Syria—in a battle as elegant as it was hotly contested. The Golf Club of Lebanon, a jewel nestled in the heart of Beirut and founded in 1923, once again lived up to its reputation. Across its 400,000 m² of ...

Municipal Elections: How Will Amal and Hezbollah Adjust?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 22/04 13:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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May appears to be a pivotal moment for Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, as Lebanon heads toward municipal elections that could serve as a litmus test for broader political shifts leading up to the 2026 parliamentary vote. These elections will take place against the backdrop of a deeply altered national climate, marked by a major war that has ...

Lebanon’s Banking Secrecy Reform: A Threat to Privacy, Legal Security, and Economic Trust

This is Beirut, 22/04 12:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As Lebanon grapples with a deep financial crisis and seeks to overhaul its banking system, a proposed amendment to the country’s banking secrecy law has sparked major controversy. Though introduced under the banner of transparency and reform, the changes raise serious concerns about individual privacy, data protection, investor confidence, and ...

FM Reportedly Summoned Iranian Ambassador Over Hezbollah Arms Remarks

This is Beirut, 22/04 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji has reportedly summoned Iran’s ambassador to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, following controversial statements made by the diplomat on social media, according to the al-Markazia news agency. The Iranian ambassador’s remarks, posted on X (formerly Twitter), were viewed as politically sensitive in Lebanon’s ...

Israeli Strike Near Damour Kills Jamaa Islamiya Leader

This is Beirut, 22/04 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli drone strike on Tuesday morning targeted a vehicle in the Baawarta area near Damour, resulting in the death of Hussein Izzat Atwi, a senior figure in the Islamist group Jamaa Islamiya. The vehicle, which was struck near a Lebanese army barracks, caught fire upon impact. Atwi, born in 1968 and originally from Hebbariyeh in the ...

Haykal: We Will Do All That Is Required to Preserve Lebanon

This is Beirut, 21/04 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanese Army (LAF) Commander General Rodolphe Haykal reaffirmed the military’s unwavering commitment to national service, emphasizing that LAF units deployed across the country play a pivotal role in safeguarding Lebanon and supporting its resilience. During a visit on Monday to Issam Chamoun Barracks in Nabatiyeh, where he met officers and ...

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