This is Beirut, 16/01 20:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Antonio Guterres United Nations Lebanon
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Lebanon Thursday on a "solidarity visit". He was greeted at the airport by caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib. "The Secretary-General has just arrived in Beirut for a solidarity visit to Lebanon," after a long-stalled presidential election and a devastating war between Hezbollah and ...
This is Beirut, 16/01 20:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Tarek Bitar Beirut Port Explosion Lebanon Hezbollah
Lebanese judge Tarek Bitar resumed his investigation into the deadly 2020 Beirut port blast on Thursday, charging 10 people, including security, customs and military personnel, according to a judicial official. The fresh charges come after a two-year hiatus in the investigation into the August 4, 2020 explosion that killed more than 220 people, ...
Pierre Daccache, 16/01 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Basketball Fadi el-Khatib FIBA
Basketball celebrates a momentous occasion with the induction of Lebanese sports icon Fadi al-Khatib into the prestigious FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025. This honor consecrates an exceptional career marked by individual and collective achievements, while underlining the profound impact of “the Tiger” on international and Lebanese ...
This is Beirut, 16/01 13:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
South Lebanon Hezbollah Israel Lebanon
The southern Lebanon border remains a hotspot of violence, just days before the expiration of the ceasefire. In the Sadana area, south of the Shebaa farms, the Red Cross was deployed on Thursday to recover the bodies of three young men killed by Israeli forces a week ago. These farms, contested between Lebanon and Israel, are often the site of ...
Rayan Chami, 16/01 12:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Reporting from Al Ahmar Army Point in Naqoura, the last accessible area for residents displaced by Israeli attacks. The Lebanese Army is clearing landmines to ensure safe returns, as Israeli forces remain stationed nearby.
Salam El Zaatari, 16/01 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
USA Lebanon Donald Trump Nawaf Salam Joseph Aoun
Politics in the 21st century feels like a pendulum that has lost its rhythm. The ideological battle between the left and right has become less about substance and more about spectacle, leaving liberals—once the pragmatic bridge between these two camps—searching for relevance. The world has entered an era where media-savvy personalities ...
Marc Saikali, 16/01 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Parliament Nawaf Salam Joseph Aoun Hezbollah
The brief statement by the new Prime Minister on the day of his appointment raises questions. While it is unthinkable for the South to remain neglected, using the “we” pronoun may prompt further scrutiny. Who exactly does “we” refer to? The utterly bankrupt state? Surely not—it doesn’t have the means. The savings of depositors? ...
This is Beirut, 15/01 21:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The World Bank (WB) announced on Wednesday that “the World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved financing of $257.8 million to improve water supply services in Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon.” In a statement, it was indicated that “the second Greater Beirut Water Supply Project aims to complete vital water infrastructure, ...
Christiane Tager, 15/01 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In 2023, Lebanon’s public debt reached around $100 billion, representing approximately 200% of its GDP. This makes Lebanon one of the most indebted countries in the world in relation to its economy. It ranks second behind Japan (260% of GDP) and ahead of Greece (180% of GDP), Italy (150% of GDP) and Sudan (176% of GDP). This debt results from ...
This is Beirut, 15/01 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Parliament Government Nawaf Salam Nabih Berry
The second round of non-binding parliamentary consultations concluded after the first round during which a significant majority of MPs called for national unity and inclusiveness. Consultations will resume tomorrow, on Thursday. According to sources reported by our colleague Houna Loubnan, Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam confirmed that he ...
Roudi Abou Nader, 15/01 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese women's futsal team suffered a 3-0 defeat against Palestine on Wednesday at the Nonthaburi Hall (Thailand) during the third round of the 2025 Asian Futsal Cup qualifiers, which will take place in China. This loss seriously complicates the Lebanese team's chances of qualification. Early Advantage for Palestine In the third minute, ...
This is Beirut, 14/01 18:47 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Najib Mikati Fouad Siniora Lebanon Tammam Salam
Newly appointed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam made protocol visits to former Lebanese prime ministers on Tuesday, starting with caretaker PM Najib Mikati. Following their brief meeting, Mikati remarked, “We discussed current issues, but due to his protocol tour, the meeting was concise. We agreed to reconvene later, and I wish him success in ...