This is Beirut, 20/08 19:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
After a long wait, Ahmad Farran has been officially named coach of the Lebanese national basketball team. Currently the coach of Riyadi Beirut, one of the country’s most decorated clubs, Farran has proven his ability to build strong and ambitious teams. The disappointment of the last Asian championship is still fresh, but today, it’s time to ...
This is Beirut, 20/08 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Bechara Rai Hezbollah Disarmament Controversy Lebanon
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai’s firm stance on the disarmament of Hezbollah in a recent interview received immediate backlash and provocations from the party’s allies, but also strong backing from political, religious and civil groups who defended Bkerke’s position on national sovereignty. While Hezbollah supporters accused the ...
This is Beirut, 20/08 16:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) peacekeepers have discovered a 50-meter-long tunnel and several unexploded pieces of ordnance near the town of al-Qusayr in southern Lebanon, the mission announced Wednesday. The discovery was made in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), according to a UNIFIL press release. “In ...
This is Beirut, 20/08 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Fayez Rassamny China lebanon infastructure
Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny met Wednesday with China’s new Ambassador to Lebanon, Chen Chuandong, during a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of transport and infrastructure. During the meeting, Rasamny raised the issue of a Chinese donation of 100 buses to support Lebanon’s public ...
This is Beirut, 20/08 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam underscored on Wednesday the crucial role of UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, saying that renewing its mandate is essential for maintaining calm and helping the army assert state authority across the region. During a meeting at the Grand Serail, attended by U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, members of the congressional ...
This is Beirut, 20/08 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Baalbeck Lebanese Army lebanon captagon
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced on Wednesday that one of its units destroyed seven dunums of cannabis crops in the town of Zarazir, Baalbeck. In a statement, the Army Command said that as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking, an army unit, supported by a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, raided the homes of ...
This is Beirut, 20/08 13:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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In a meeting on Wednesday under the chairmanship of its leader, Samy Gemayel, the Kataeb Party’s political bureau strongly condemned recent threats by Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, who warned that any attempt to disarm his group would “spark a civil war and end life in Lebanon.” The Kataeb reiterated their “rejection of ...
This is Beirut, 20/08 12:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
lebanon Economy Ministry Energy Ministry Amer Bisat Generator
A high-level meeting on the private electricity generator sector brought together generator owners, representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Energy, Interior, and Environment, and security agencies. The session concluded with key regulatory decisions aimed at standardizing the sector. Speaking at a press conference following the meeting, ...
This is Beirut, 20/08 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji affirmed Wednesday that the state’s monopoly over weapons is “irreversible,” stressing that the plan prepared by the army for this purpose will be submitted to the government in September. “The decision to place all weapons exclusively in the hands of state forces is a historic one taken by the government. ...
This is Beirut, 20/08 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Etienne Chaer World Games
Lebanon has reason to celebrate as powerlifter Etienne Chaer captured the silver medal at the Classic Powerlifting Championship during the 2025 World Games in China. The event brought together over 6,000 athletes from 66 countries, showcasing some of the world’s top talent in non-Olympic sports. By achieving this remarkable feat, Chaer not only ...
This is Beirut, 20/08 11:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Rai revealed that Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Lebanon in December. Speaking in a television interview, Rai said, “We are waiting for the Vatican to announce the exact date of the visit.” When asked if he might visit Jerusalem again, the patriarch responded, “If the need arises, I will go.”
This is Beirut, 20/08 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Rima Karami Education School Lebanon
Education Minister Rima Karami confirmed on Wednesday that public schools in Lebanon will continue operating on a four-day week in the upcoming academic year, describing the decision as “a continuation of the previous measure, with the hope that this will be the last year.” Karami made the announcement following a meeting with ...