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In Tripoli, One Man Keeps the Tarbouche Tradition Alive

This is Beirut, 13/08 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Clothing Tradition Tarboosh Tripoli Culture

Nestled among shops in a bustling market in north Lebanon's Tripoli, Mohammed al-Shaar is at his workshop making traditional tarboosh hats, keeping up a family craft despite dwindling demand. With a thimble on one finger, Shaar, 38, cuts, sews and carefully assembles the pieces of the conical, flat-topped felt hat also known as a fez, attaching a ...

Israeli Army Chief in Southern Lebanon: We Will Not Allow Threats to Re-Emerge

This is Beirut, 13/08 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Lebanon Army Security Military

Israeli Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir toured in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. He met soldiers on the front lines and observed ongoing security operations in the northern sector. Accompanied by senior commanders, including Northern Command Division 91’s Brigadier General Yuval Goz and Brigade 769’s Colonel, Zamir spoke ...

Kuwait Grants $1.5 Million for Lebanon Grain Silos Studies

This is Beirut, 13/08 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Kuwait Grain Silos Foodsecurity Infrastructure

Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Bisat announced on Wednesday that Lebanon has received a $1.5 million grant from the State of Kuwait to fund detailed feasibility studies for the construction of new grain silos across the country. Provided through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the grant marks the first step toward rebuilding ...

Lebanon’s Heatwave Fails to Boost Fan Sales

Chelsea Al Arif, 13/08 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Heatwave Fans Beirut

Lebanon is sweltering under a powerful heatwave this week, but contrary to popular belief, the soaring temperatures have not sparked a rush to buy fans. Appliance shop owners say sales remain flat compared to last summer, with some even suggesting that last year’s sales were higher despite this week’s intense heat. In Beirut, from Corniche ...

Lebanon Resumes Issuing Driving Licenses

This is Beirut, 13/08 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Interior Ministry

The Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that driving licenses will be issued for transactions completed as of August 14, 2025, based on the receipt’s issuance center, and through prior appointment booking on the Traffic Authority’s online platform. It is worthy to remember that Lebanon halted the issuance of new licenses in November ...

Power Outage Hits BIA, Civil Aviation Clarifies

This is Beirut, 13/08 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Beirut International Airport EDL Iraq Power Outage

Beirut International Airport (BIA) suffered a power outage this week that disrupted air-conditioning during one of the busiest periods of the year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said Wednesday. According to the statement, the incident occurred amid a severe heatwave and record passenger traffic, with daily departures reaching ...

Asian Cup: Lebanon Defeats Japan and Advances to Quarterfinals

Makram Haddad, 13/08 08:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Asia Cup Baketball Saudi Arabia Japan

With their backs against the wall, the reigning Asian vice-champions rose to the occasion. On Tuesday evening at King Abdullah Sports City, Miodrag Perisic’s men silenced “Akatsuki Japan” and imposed their will on both sides of the court. A Decisive Match, a Resounding Response Dedric Lawson recorded a double-double (24 points, 10 ...

Amani: Larijani Arriving in Beirut for Key Talks

This is Beirut, 12/08 20:05 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Iran Mojtaba Amani Ali Larijani

Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani announced Tuesday that Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, is set to arrive in Beirut “within a few hours” for a visit he described as taking place at “a decisive stage in Lebanon’s history.” In a post on X, Amani stated that Larijani will meet with ...

Israeli Drone Attack Injures Two in Naqoura

This is Beirut, 12/08 19:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Nawaf Salam Lebanon South Lebanon Tyre

On Tuesday afternoon, an Israeli drone strike on the port of Naqoura in Tyre District injured two people, one of whom is in critical condition, the Public Health Ministry confirmed. Ambulances from the Islamic Mission Scouts promptly responded to the scene to provide medical assistance. The attack comes amid intensified Israeli drone activity ...

Iraq Considering Exporting Oil Through Lebanese Port of Tripoli

This is Beirut, 12/08 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Iraq Oil Ministry Iraq Port of Tripoli Oil & Gas

The Iraqi Oil Ministry announced Tuesday that it is exploring the option of exporting oil via Lebanon's Tripoli port and is considering reopening the oil export pipeline linking Iraq and Syria, as reported by local and regional media outlets. The ministry also stated it will establish a joint committee to evaluate the pipeline's current ...

HJC Backs Judicial Law but Warns of Gaps

This is Beirut, 12/08 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon HJC Parliament

The Higher Judicial Council (HJC) on Tuesday welcomed the adoption of the Law on the Organization of the Judiciary, approved by Parliament on July 31, 2025, but cautioned that it falls short of fully guaranteeing judicial independence. In a statement, the HJC praised the “many years of dedicated work” by the legislative and executive branches ...

Anti-Terrorism Raids, Weapons Seized in Akkar and Zgharta

This is Beirut, 12/08 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Arms Trafficking Raid Security Grenades

The Anti-Terrorism Office in northern Lebanon conducted coordinated raids targeting two suspected weapons caches in the Akkar and Zgharta regions. Following extensive surveillance, security forces raided a home in the Tel Hayat area of Akkar, seizing large quantities of hand grenades and RPG-7 guns, according to security sources. Another ...

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