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Mikati and Qatari Ambassador Discuss Humanitarian Aid Efforts

This is Beirut, 02/12 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, met with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the Grand Serail on Monday to discuss the ongoing Qatari humanitarian aid efforts in Lebanon. The ambassador reported that 21 C-17 aircraft have landed in Lebanon to date, each delivering approximately 113 tons of aid, with 80% of ...

Journalist Daoud Rammal Files Complaint, Advocates for Press Freedom

This is Beirut, 02/12 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Journalist Daoud Rammal announced on Monday that he has filed a formal complaint with judicial authorities after being assaulted on Saturday by what he described as "an outlaw partisan group." Rammal’s announcement was made at a sit-in held in his support outside the Palace of Justice in Beirut. The incident reportedly occurred in Doueir, a ...

The End of an Era

Charles Chartouni, 02/12 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Iranian revolutionary imaginary and its strategic projections are gradually coming to an end with the unraveling of the proxies tapestry, the destruction of its operational platforms and the debunking of its political mythologies. The conjunction of internal crises with the demise of the imperial dominion is no hazard; it’s the outcome of ...

Trump Names Lebanese-American Businessman Massad Boulos as Middle East Advisor

This is Beirut, 01/12 19:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos as his senior advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, the latest family member to be appointed to a key position. "I am proud to announce that Massad Boulos will serve as Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs," ...

Families of August 4 Victims Warn Cabinet Against Corrupt Move at Upcoming Meeting

This is Beirut, 01/12 15:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Families of the Victims of the August 4 port explosion issued a statement on Sunday condemning “the inclusion of item 26 on the Cabinet's agenda scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024, which involves reviewing the legal and professional status of suspect Hani Hajj Shehade, possibly paving the way for his reinstatement to his ...

Pope urges Lebanon to elect a new president immediately

This is Beirut, 01/12 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Pope Francis called on Lebanese politicians on Sunday to urgently elect a new president, to get the country's governing institutions functioning again. "I address an urgent invitation to all Lebanese politicians to elect the president of the republic immediately," the pontiff said at Saint Peter's Square at the end of Sunday Angelus ...

Imam Musa al-Sadr: A Vision for a Lebanese Patria

Bernard Raymond Jabre, 01/12 09:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

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Imam Musa al-Sadr is one of the most prominent figures in the modern history of Lebanon. A Shiite religious and political leader, he was both a defender of his community's rights and a builder of national unity. His deeply humanistic and patriotic approach starkly contrasts with the sectarian and transnational vision of Hezbollah, which rose as ...

Football – Asian Championship: Heavy Defeat for Lebanon Against Syria

Makram Haddad, 30/11 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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After a promising start to the tournament with a draw against Jordan (1-1), Lebanon was decisively beaten by Syria on Saturday afternoon at Aqaba Stadium, conceding three unanswered goals. This loss in the fourth edition of the West Asian U-18 Women’s Championship seriously complicates the road ahead for the defending champions, who were aiming ...

Ceasefire Day 4: One Killed and Several Injured in South Lebanon

This Is Beirut, 30/11 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Violations of the ceasefire agreement escalated in southern Lebanon for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday, with Israeli airstrikes, drone attacks and ground incursions causing casualties and damage. In Rab al-Thalathin, an Israeli drone strike killed Hezbollah fighter Hassan Hamad Fakih. Two people were also injured, including Baker Jawad ...

LACC: Lebanon Is at a Crossroad

This is Beirut, 30/11 11:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the context of following up on recent events in Lebanon, particularly regarding the approval of a 60-day truce between Israel and Lebanon, the Lebanese-American Coordinating Committee (LACC) sent a position paper to the US administration. The text is as follows: “Lebanon stands at a pivotal moment following the recent ceasefire between ...

Israeli Airstrikes Targeted Hezbollah on Syria-Lebanon Border

This is Beirut, 30/11 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Israeli military said on Saturday that it had struck "military infrastructure" at the Syria-Lebanon border being used by Hezbollah for weapons smuggling “in violation” of their ceasefire agreement. The air force launched a "strike on military infrastructure sites adjacent to border crossings between Syria and Lebanon that were actively ...

Ralph Khoury Wins Prestigious NFT Award in Malta

Fabienne Touma, 30/11 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Previously a jury member for the competition, Ralph Khoury decided this year to participate as a contestant. Unfortunately, administrative complications regarding his visa prevented him from traveling to Malta for the event. Undeterred, he came up with an original solution to still be present at the ceremony. “Last year, I was a jury member," he ...

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