This is Beirut, 30/06 22:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese Customs Directorate announced the seizure of 866 kilograms of Captagon concealed in a shipment of glass and porcelain tableware, following a coordinated operation with Saudi authorities. In a statement released on Monday, the directorate said the bust was made possible through close collaboration between the Anti-Narcotics Division ...
Alexandre Baz, 29/06 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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After decades of prosperity built on fossil fuels, the Gulf monarchies are increasingly turning toward green hydrogen, pursuing a dual goal: diversifying their economies and demonstrating a credible commitment to tackling climate change. As Karim Elgendy, an ecological transition specialist, told AFP, “The Gulf states want to lead the global ...
This is Beirut, 27/06 12:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the club announced Thursday, following months of speculation over which team he would sign for next season. "Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until 2027," the club wrote in a post on X. Minutes before the official confirmation, the team posted a teaser video, ...
This is Beirut, 23/06 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Egypt topped the list of Arab countries attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, according to the latest data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Lebanon made notable progress, climbing to 6th place in the regional ...
This is Beirut, 23/06 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The head of the Bekaa Wheat and Grains Farmers’ Union and member of the Potato Growers’ Syndicate, Najib Fares, has made an urgent appeal to Saudi Arabia’s leadership on behalf of Lebanese farmers. Addressing King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the Saudi authorities, Fares called for the reopening of Saudi markets to Lebanese ...
This is Beirut, 14/06 19:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday warned against a "devastating war" between Israel and Iran that could trigger a refugee crisis in a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two leaders were speaking as Israel and Iran exchanged deadly barrages of missiles and drones and amid fears the ...
This is Beirut, 13/06 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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World leaders urged restraint on Friday after Israel pounded Iran, striking 100 targets including nuclear and military sites, and killing senior figures. Here is a roundup of key reactions: 'Cannot have nuclear bomb': United States US President Donald Trump, told Fox News he was aware Israel was going to conduct strikes on ...
This is Beirut, 13/06 11:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In the early morning hours of Friday, June 13, Israel launched a wide-scale surprise attack on Iranian territory under the codename Operation Rising Lion. The Israeli military campaign struck nuclear sites, key military facilities and the homes of senior officials, killing several high-ranking commanders and nuclear scientists. In swift ...
Liliane Mokbel, 12/06 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The international community appears determined to reintegrate Syria both economically and politically after decades of isolation. This momentum stands in stark contrast to neighboring Lebanon, which fears that Syria’s reconstruction will monopolize international attention, pushing its own geopolitical and economic challenges into the ...
This is Beirut, 10/06 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The foreign ministers of Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Oman will meet in Norway this week at an annual peace forum, the Norwegian government announced on Tuesday. The ministers, including Iran's foreign minister and chief nuclear negotiator Abbas Araghchi, will take part on Wednesday and Thursday in the Oslo Forum, an annual gathering ...
This is Beirut, 05/06 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Muslim pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat on Thursday during the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, as Saudi officials called on participants to refrain from being outside during the hottest hours of the day. Thousands of pilgrims began to gather before dawn around the hill and the surrounding plain where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to ...
Makram Haddad, 05/06 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Barely arrived in Kuwait, Karim Darwich was forced to throw in the towel. The Duhok striker, a regular starter this season in the Iraqi league and the Gulf Champions League, picked up an injury during the Lebanese national team’s first training session in Salmiya. He suffered a muscle lesion in his right thigh, diagnosed via MRI as ...