Charles Chartouni, 10/03 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The international political scene is marred by uncertainties, and political actors are navigating their courses amidst the imbroglios of an unraveling world order. This state of endemic instability seems to promote the politics of ambiguity and their inherent weaponization. President Trump, with his conventional insinuations and intentional ...
Hala Abdallah, 09/03 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Al Riyadi extends their winning streak with an 86-59 victory over Sagesse in a heated FIBA WASL matchup.
Liliane Mokbel, 08/03 22:04 - Reading : less than a minute
In 2024, a total of 8,226 new cars were sold, representing a 25.05% increase compared to the 6,578 units sold in 2023, according to the International Chamber of Navigation of Beirut. However, despite this growth, the market for new car imports remains significantly below pre-2018 levels. By comparison, 21,991 vehicles were sold in 2019, 33,012 ...
This is Beirut, 08/03 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Israeli Army carried out a drone strike on a car in South Lebanon’s town of Khirbet Selm on Saturday, resulting in one dead and one injured. In a statement, the Israeli Army said it “targeted a Hezbollah member involved in rebuilding infrastructure to support the group’s activities in southern Lebanon.” Additionally, ...
Amine Jules Iskandar, 08/03 13:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
How much do we know today about the musical heritage that emerged from the Levant and our mountains, enriching the West with its melodies and poetic depth? These hymns, which still echo beneath the vaulted ceilings of humble rural churches and in certain urban neighborhoods or suburbs, trace an unbroken lineage back to the 4th and 5th centuries. ...
Katia Kahil, 08/03 13:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The fight against violence towards women, for civil rights, and for equal pay is a global battle that continues to this day. Every step forward brings us closer to a fairer society. Yet, behind each achievement lies a series of challenges that only deepens a woman's resolve to persevere and never give up. The women of southern Lebanon embody this ...
Fady Noun, 08/03 12:53 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
After weeks of failed attempts, and under the pretext of praying at the tomb of Rabbi Rav Achi, a 4th-century scholar from the Babylonian exile period, several hundred Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jews, escorted by the Israeli military, crossed the Blue Line (the technical border demarcated by the UN) yesterday at a location known as Tel Abbad, near the ...
Sarah Abou Fayssal, 08/03 09:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon has made notable advances in gender equality in recent years, yet the journey toward meaningful and lasting change is still riddled with challenges. The National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW*), established under Law 720/1998, has played a pivotal role in pushing for women’s rights reforms. However, progress has been inconsistent ...
This is Beirut, 08/03 09:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
US President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Michel Issa as the next US ambassador to Lebanon on Friday evening. However, the nomination remains subject to confirmation by the US Senate, a step that could prove tricky given current political tensions. “I am proud to nominate Michel Issa as US Ambassador to Lebanon,” Donald Trump said ...
Liliane Mokbel, 07/03 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon 2025 Budget Yassin Jaber
The massive surtax on alcoholic beverages proposed in the 2025 budget has sparked outrage among hotel and restaurant owners, who fear it will negatively impact consumption and, consequently, their businesses and the overall tourism sector. The tax rates have been multiplied by 225 and up to 750 times, which is utterly staggering. This tax hike is ...
This is Beirut, 07/03 19:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Minister of Economy and Trade, Amer Bsat, announced in a statement the launch of a new electronic service that allows market and exhibition organizers in Lebanon to submit their license applications online. This initiative is part of the ministry's digital transformation project, aimed at simplifying procedures and enhancing ...
This is Beirut, 07/03 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport Automated Gates Project Security Lebanon
The Minister of Public Works and Transport, Fayez Rassamni, inaugurated the automatic gates project at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport on Friday morning, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with the support of the German Federal Police. The project aims to enhance security and facilitate airport ...