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Lebanon under Scrutiny: Weapons and Army Moves!

Bassam Abou Zeid, 03/10 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Countries concerned with the Lebanese situation are awaiting the army’s first report, expected in the coming days, on the implementation of the plan to ensure weapons are exclusively in the hands of the Lebanese state. The focus is both on timing: whether the report will be released before the 5th of this month or be delayed; and on content, ...

When Art Becomes a Safe Haven

Christiane Tager, 03/10 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an uncertain economic landscape, art is no longer just about decorating walls. For some, it represents a financial refuge where value can literally skyrocket in just a few years. A canvas like Pablo Picasso’s Les Femmes d’Alger (Version ‘O’) sold for more than $179 million, while Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Untitled (1982) fetched $110 ...

Ministry of Finance: No Containers Blocked at Tripoli Port

This is Beirut, 02/10 17:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Ministry of Finance has denied, in a statement issued by its press office, rumors circulating on social media claiming that Minister Yassine Jaber blocked the entry of containers at Tripoli Port. These accusations, the statement says, have been presented through a sectarian lens and are “misleading.” The statement clarifies that no ...

Banks: Khalaf Sees 2026 as a Key Year for Crisis Resolution

This is Beirut, 02/10 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL), Fadi Khalaf, believes that 2026 could mark the beginning of implementing definitive solutions and relaunching the banking sector on a stronger footing. This milestone, he argues, would also allow depositors to recover their rights and help restore confidence in financial ...

Beirut Port Records 35% Increase in Container Traffic in September

This is Beirut, 02/10 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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Omar Itani, the Chairman of the Board of Beirut Port, announced a significant rise in container traffic in September 2025, with a 35% increase compared to the same period last year. According to published figures, 80,676 standard containers were handled last month, up from 59,724 in September 2024. Meanwhile, the container terminal operated by ...

Raouche Case: One Person Held in Custody

This is Beirut, 02/10 15:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The owner of the laser device used to project the portraits of the two Hezbollah leaders assassinated by Israel onto the Pigeon Rocks in Raouche was placed in custody on Thursday, following an order from Prosecutor General Jamal Hajjar. The investigation into the case is ongoing to determine responsibility for violating instructions issued by the ...

Lebanon’s Gold Market: Fast Profits and the Risk of Disillusionment

Liliane Mokbel, 02/10 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The country’s gold market has entered a phase of sharp volatility. Against the backdrop of a prolonged crisis, transactions are picking up in both directions: some are selling jewelry and bullion to lock in immediate gains, while others are rushing to buy the yellow metal, long regarded as the ultimate safe haven. This contradictory dynamic ...

Voluntary Return Convoy: 59 Syrians Cross Masnaa

This is Beirut, 02/10 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The third phase of Lebanon’s government plan for the voluntary return of displaced Syrians has begun. On Thursday morning, 59 Syrians gathered in the Karantina area of Beirut before departing for Damascus. In a statement issued Wednesday, Lebanon’s General Security confirmed the operation would take place Thursday at 6 AM via the Masnaa ...

The IMF’s Lebanon Framework: Balancing State Debt with Depositor Rights

This is Beirut, 02/10 11:50 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

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As Lebanon faces multiple challenges with economic and financial recovery from the country’s 2019 economic collapse, two interconnected issues remain particularly controversial: recovering the money of Lebanese who lost access to their bank deposits and holding those responsible for squandering their money ...

The Cartel of School Tuitions: How Lebanon’s Middle Class Is Being Crushed

Salam El Zaatari, 02/10 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Today in Lebanon, the biggest mafia is not only in politics. It’s in education. Private school owners, especially the so-called “Catholic” and “Islamic” institutions that claim to serve God, have turned into a cartel, worshiping only the dollar. Their business model is not about forming the next generation of Lebanese geniuses, but ...

Hezbollah, Gaza and Peace on This is America!

Tylia El Helou, 01/10 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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On this week’s episode of This is America, we cover Trump’s 21-point plan on Gaza as well as the Soros investigation. We also feature an exclusive interview with David Schenker, Taube Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute, to discuss Hezbollah’s disarmament, the Gaza conflict, and prospects for peace in the region.

US Envoy Ortagus to Attend Lebanon Ceasefire Talks

This is Beirut, 01/10 20:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon is preparing to receive US envoy Morgan Ortagus on October 14, ahead of her participation in the third meeting of the Ceasefire Monitoring Committee scheduled for October 15, according to a diplomatic source speaking to MTV on Wednesday. The visit comes at a sensitive time, as both Washington and Beirut navigate the challenges of ...

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