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Mikati and Hamieh Address Damage Assessment Ahead of Upcoming Cabinet Session

This is Beirut, 05/12 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Caretaker Minister of Public Works Ali Hamieh met on Thursday at the Grand Serail to discuss damage assessment, debris removal and reconstruction efforts. Following the meeting, Hamieh stated that representatives from various concerned bodies, including the Council for the South, the High Relief ...

Lebanese Priorities and Ceasefire Implementation Discussed in Meeting Between Mikati and Ponchin

This is Beirut, 05/12 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with the head of the French military delegation to Supervisory Commission tasked with monitoring the ceasefire, General Brigadier Guillaume Ponchin at the Grand Serail on Thursday. French Ambassador to Lebanon, Hervé Magro, and the Prime Minister's advisors, Ambassador Boutros Assaker and Ziad Mikati ...

UNICEF Seeks $9.9B to Aid Conflict-Affected Children, Including in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 05/12 12:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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UNICEF launched a $9.9 billion funding appeal on Wednesday to reach 109 million children across 146 countries among them Lebanon, with lifesaving aid in 2025. The funds will be utilized in UNICEF’s humanitarian response to multiple conflicts, climate shocks, displacement, and health crises expected next year, the statement said. The top five ...

Lebanese Dream of Escaping the Shadow of "Sinwarstan" in Gaza

Baker Halawi, 05/12 10:20 - Reading : 18 minute(s)

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The Lebanese people, renowned for their innate love of life, are among the most resilient populations, adapting effortlessly to both the calm of peace and the chaos of war. This deeply rooted resilience stems from an unwavering connection to their homeland, where each individual expresses their devotion to Lebanon uniquely. However, as this small ...

Life in Nabatieh: Struggling to Return

Rayan Chami, 05/12 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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In Kfar Sir, a village 10 km from Nabatieh, residents are slowly returning to shattered homes, while others open their doors to support neighbors in need. Amid the challenges of rebuilding, a strong sense of community offers a glimmer of hope.

E-commerce Is Thriving in Lebanon

Liliane Mokbel, 05/12 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The sector shows significant growth potential, however, realizing this requires enhancements to logistical infrastructure and improvements to the regulatory framework. According to Statista Market Insight, Lebanon’s e-commerce market is expected to reach $1.311 billion in revenue in 2024, with an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.88% ...

Cost of Treating Pager Victims Exceeds $4 Million

Maurice Matta, 04/12 20:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Since the first day of its implementation at dawn on Wednesday, November 27, the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah has faced widespread violations, putting the agreement to a real test regarding its ability to hold. Lebanon is currently in the phase of tallying losses and assessing damages and costs, and if we look at the figures ...

Football – Asian Championship: Lebanon Loses Its Title After Disappointing Draw Against Palestine

Makram Haddad, 04/12 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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After an impressive victory over Saudi Arabia, the Lebanese women’s U-18 team saw their hopes of retaining their title slip away after a 1-1 draw against Palestine on the final day of the West Asia Under-18 Championship. Played in Aqaba, this match marked Lebanon’s elimination, as the team failed to replicate its past performances. A ...

Blinken Affirms Lebanon Ceasefire “Is Holding” Despite Escalating Tensions

This is Beirut, 04/12 15:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Wednesday that the ceasefire in Lebanon, brokered to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, remains intact despite reports of violations. Speaking at a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meeting in Brussels, Blinken said, “The ceasefire is holding, and we’re using the mechanism ...

Who Are the US and France’s Representatives to the Ceasefire Monitoring in Lebanon?

This is Beirut, 04/12 14:16 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon, the US and France have appointed their representatives to the ceasefire monitoring five-member committee agreed to by Hezbollah and Israel. The Lebanese Army's Brigadier General Edgard Lawandos has been appointed to represent Lebanon, while France has appointed Brigadier General Guillaume Ponchin and the US has appointed Major General ...

Precarious Calm in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut, 04/12 10:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The calm that had prevailed in southern Lebanon on Wednesday morning was abruptly disrupted by a number of Israeli strikes, machine-gun fires and incursions, in southern Lebanon. Israeli Merkava tanks infiltrated the village of Yaroun, while Israeli forces carried out an incursion into Maroun al-Ras, accompanied by machine gun fire targeting ...

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