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Lebanon Seizes Record Cocaine Shipment from Brazil at Tripoli Port in Saudi-Coordinated Operation

This is Beirut, 02/09 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In what Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar called a “historic” operation, Lebanese authorities have intercepted the largest cocaine shipment the country has seen in years. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Hajjar revealed that the operation was made possible through “coordinated efforts with Saudi ...

Esports: Team Falcons Retains Its World Crown

Pierre Daccache, 25/08 11:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The world's largest esports competition has just come to an end. On Sunday, August 24, after seven weeks of fierce competition, the curtain fell on the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh. In an electric atmosphere, marked by the fervor of an audience from around the world, the Saudi club Team Falcons achieved the feat of retaining its title, winning ...

The Silent Crisis of Lebanese Apples

Christiane Tager, 20/08 21:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In many mountain communities, apples are far more than a dessert – they are an economic pillar. Families depend on the harvest to cover schooling, healthcare and daily expenses. When apples go unsold, the entire rural economy wobbles. Juice, jams, artisanal cider and vinegar exist as alternatives, but they are insufficient to handle ...

From Raves to Roots: Saudi Arabia Spotlights its Heritage

This is Beirut, 18/08 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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First, deeply religious Saudi Arabia opened its doors to Western raves and music festivals. Now it's turning to long-neglected Saudi traditions as it seeks to draw tourists and reshape its national identity. In Terhal, a lavish stage show in Riyadh, an actor in a red-and-white headdress gallops on a white horse, exploring the kingdom's heritage ...

Five Things to Know About Nigeria's Oil Sector

This is Beirut, 15/08 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Africa's biggest oil refinery will on Friday start direct and free shipping of fuel to retailers in Nigeria, a move expected to disrupt the oil sector in the continent's largest crude producer. Nigeria's Dangote Refinery says that the plan will boost efficiency by cutting down on intermediaries while providing more competitive options for ...

Asian Cup: Lebanon Defeats Japan and Advances to Quarterfinals

Makram Haddad, 13/08 08:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...

Basketball – Asia Cup: Everyone Behind Lebanon!

Makram Haddad, 05/08 09:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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From August 5 to 17 in Jeddah, the Lebanese national team will try to move past recent tensions and misfortunes. Arakji is back, but might miss the first two games. Can El Darwich lead the team? And what is a promise worth if it’s forced, Jamaleddine? A Ruthless Format The stage is set. Sixteen nations, four groups, one coveted trophy: the ...

76 Dead, Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks off Yemen

This is Beirut, 04/08 10:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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At least 76 people have been killed and dozens are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off Yemen, in the latest tragedy on the perilous sea route, officials told AFP on Monday. Yemeni security officials said 76 bodies had been recovered and 32 people rescued from the shipwreck in the Gulf of Aden. The UN's migration ...

Portugal's Joao Felix Joins Ronaldo At Al Nassr In Saudi

This is Beirut, 30/07 09:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo, the club announced Tuesday. Felix, now 25, made a blockbuster move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019, but has since seen his fortunes decline. "I'm here to spread joy. Let's win together," said Felix in a video ...

Basketball: Lebanon Unveils Its Squad for the 2025 Asia Cup

This is Beirut, 29/07 20:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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On Tuesday evening, the Lebanese Basketball Federation officially announced the list of 12 players selected to represent Lebanon at the 2025 Asia Cup, which will take place in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) starting on August 5. Coach Miodrag Perisic opted for a mix of experience and youth, with the eagerly awaited return of Wael Arakji and the inclusion ...

Portugal's Felix Joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi

This is Beirut, 29/07 16:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Thomas Barrack: When Diplomacy Moves in Circles and Lebanon Follows

Natasha Metni Torbey, 29/07 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Listening to Thomas Barrack, one might think Lebanon is close to redemption or on the edge of a cliff, perhaps both at once. For months now, the American special envoy has issued statements that are sometimes hopeful, sometimes threatening, often confusing, and always repetitive. With every tweet and announcement, the same message comes through: ...

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