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When GPS Signals Can't Tell Beirut From Jerusalem

Faced with rising tensions between Iran and Israel, the Israeli army has reportedly decided to jam certain GPS signals throughout its territory. In recent days, people using Waze, Google Maps, and Moovit, among other location-based programs, reported GPS outages throughout the central region of Israel, with maps indicating that users are in ...

Alpine Skiing: Lebanon at the 44th "Scara" Event

  Lebanon is participating in the 44th edition of the "Scara" event in Val d'Isère, France. Since its inception in 1981, the "Scara" has been a gathering of future champions, bringing together the best young skiers aged 12 to 16. A Glimpse of the World Cup Often likened to a Youth World Cup, the "Scara" serves as the premier international ...

Terry Anderson, Lebanon's Longest-held Hostage, Dies at 76

American journalist Terry Anderson, who was snatched by Islamic militants in Lebanon in 1985 and held hostage for six years, died at age 76 Sunday, his former employer the Associated Press (AP) said. Anderson, then the AP's Beirut bureau chief, was the longest-held Western hostage in Lebanon when he was finally released in 1991. He died at his ...

Lebanon and Egypt Collaborate to Renovate Beirut's Largest Football Stadium

Restoration efforts are underway at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, the home of Lebanon's largest football stadium, following a collaborative agreement between Lebanon and Egypt. A delegation of specialized engineers, accompanied by representatives from the Lebanese Ministry of Youth and Sports and the football federation, visited the ...

Basketball-Lebanon: Ahmad Ibrahim, The Rediscovered Talent

In the world of basketball, stories of resilience and transformation abound. However, few are as fascinating as that of a player who, after seasons of uncertainty and underperformance, suddenly emerges under the spotlight with renewed energy. This is precisely the story of Ahmad Ibrahim, a name once associated with disappointment, but who this ...

Basketball - Lebanon: Royal Quartet in Pursuit of the Title

The second leg of the semi-finals of the Lebanese Basketball Championship continues this weekend with two high-level matches. The first will see Sagesse playing at home in the "Green Castle" against Beirut SC in front of its audience. The second will pit Homenetmen against Riyadi at the "Orange Hell." Summary of the Series' Beginnings Sagesse ...

Lebanon Reveals Olympic Ambitions on World Athletics Day

  As the world celebrates World Athletics Day, Lebanon's athletics athletes strive to etch their names into Olympic history. May 7 marks World Athletics Day, a global celebration aimed at inspiring and educating youth about the significance of athletics, including running, throwing, walking and jumping. "Athletics is the base of all ...

Who Controls Martial Arts in Lebanon?

As martial arts spread across Lebanese soil and are practiced with passion by the Lebanese, and as federations and committees for these sports have recently multiplied to 20 and perhaps more, internal disputes between administrators working within federations and clubs have come to the fore. These disputes have become the talk of the town, as ...

Lebanon Hosts Its First Official Surfing Championship

The Lebanese Surfing Federation, in collaboration with the House of Creed, is organizing the first official Lebanese Surfing Championship on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 on the beach of the Jiyeh Marina complex. Federation president Ali Al-Amin said that the categories approved for the championship are the under-18 category, the shortboard ...

ATFL Celebrates 2024 Annual Awards Gala Dinner

The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL), a leadership organization of Americans of Lebanese descent, celebrated its annual awards dinner on May 5, 2024 in Washington DC, where it honored individuals of Lebanese descent who have strengthened the ties between Lebanon and the United States. The dinner featured interventions by dignitaries and ...

TMT Lebanon Club Wins Three Gold Medals in Egypt

The prestigious TMT Lebanon club made a sensational appearance at the Monster Fighting Championship, where it clinched three gold medals, showcasing the skill and talent of its athletes. To delve into the details, TMT Lebanon, led by the renowned international champion Amer Abdul Nabi, demonstrated its superiority at the international Monster ...