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Foreign Minister Discusses Developments with UN’s Plasschaert, Receives World Lebanese Cultural University Delegation
Beirut: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Youssef Raggi, on Thursday received the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, with whom he discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and Syria.
According to …
Rahi Engages in Diplomatic Dialogue with Iraqi Ambassador, Holds Meetings with Former Ministers
Beirut: Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Rahi, on Thursday, hosted the new Iraqi Ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammed Reda Al-Husseini. The ambassador provided insights into the situation of Christians in Iraq, underlining “the depth of the …
Jaber Highlights Franco-Lebanese Partnership in Budget Reform Project
Beirut: Finance Minister Yassine Jaber held a joint press conference with French Ambassador Herv© Magro and representatives from the French Development Agency (AFD) and Expertise France to mark a new phase in the ‘Empowering Budget Preparation for Sou…
Monkeys Infiltrate Southern Lebanese Town From Israeli Side, Highlighting Border Vulnerabilities
Ramieh: Residents of the southern border town of Ramieh reported on Thursday that a group of monkeys had crossed over from the Israeli side into the outskirts of the town. This unusual event underscores the ongoing vulnerabilities along the Lebanese-I…
Parliament Begins Legislative Session to Debate Draft Laws
Beirut: The House Parliament has officially opened its general legislative session to study and debate the draft laws and proposed legislations listed on the agenda.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the session aims to address a range of…
President Aoun Advocates for Exclusive Lebanese Army Control Over Weapons to Ensure National Sovereignty
Beirut: On Army Day, President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, delivered a significant address at the Ministry of Defense, underscoring the importance of exclusive military control over arms in Lebanon. His speech served as both a tribute to the…
Japan Lifts Tsunami Advisory After Russia Quake: Weather Office
Beirut: Japan’s weather office on Thursday lifted a tsunami advisory imposed a day earlier after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, off Russia’s Far East. ‘There is currently no coastal area for which tsunami warnings or advisories are in…
Parliament Refers Proposed Amendment to Pharmacy Practice Law Back to Health Committee
Beirut: The General Assembly of the House of Parliament on Thursday referred the draft law aimed at amending Paragraph (b) of Article 37 of Law No. 367, issued on August 1, 1994 (regulating the practice of the pharmacy profession), back to the Parliam…
Parliament Observes Moment of Silence for Ziad Rahbani, Approves Amendments to Non-Residential Lease Law
Beirut: The legislative session of the House of Parliament began with a minute of silence in honor of the late artist Ziad Rahbani.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, during the session, Parliament approved the law amending certain provis…
Morcos Honored in Aaramoun Visit with Warm Reception, Tribute
Aaramoun: Minister of Information, lawyer Paul Morcos, paid a visit to the municipality of Aaramoun – Keserwan, upon the invitation of Mayor Sakhr Azar and municipal council members. The visit began with a tour of the town and a prayer service at the …
