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Mitri Warns Against Exaggerated Fears of Israeli Escalation
Beirut: Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri expressed that while Lebanese citizens have the right to be cautiously concerned about a potential Israeli escalation early next year, it is important to avoid exaggerating these fears as they are not based on…
Salam Chairs Cabinet Session at the Grand Serail
Beirut: Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, on Tuesday chaired a Cabinet session at the Grand Serail with the meeting getting under way shortly after 10:15 a.m. The session was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister and a quorum of ministers. Also present wer…
Aoun, Chehade Review AI Strategy as Lebanon Deepens Partnership with Microsoft
Beirut: President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Tuesday received Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence Kamal Chehadeh at Baabda Palace, where they discussed progress in implementing the ministry’s artificial intelligence-base…
Oil Prices Drop Across Lebanon
Beirut: Oil prices declined on Tuesday, with the price of 95- and 98-octane gasoline falling by LBP 24,000, diesel by LBP 17,000, and the gas cylinder by LBP 15,000.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the updated prices are as follows: 95…
MOPWT Reopens Chekka Highway After Nearly Eight Years Following Direct Follow-Up by Minister Rasamny
Beirut: The Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced the reopening of Chekka International Highway, following direct oversight by Minister Fayez Rasamny. The minister particularly addressed funding obstacles that had long hindered progress on …
Aoun Pledges Inclusive Review of Public Sector Salaries, Announces Committee Under His Direct Patronage
Beirut: President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Tuesday affirmed that public sector employees have a legitimate right to demand fairness, stressing that he is himself ‘a son of the public sector’ who has lived the hardships of state institutions. H…
Berri Receives Lebanese Expatriate Habib Jaafar
Beirut: House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Tuesday received Lebanese expatriate Habib Jaafar at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain el-Tineh, where Jaafar presented him with his book, ‘The African Odyssey of a Lebanese Migrant.’
According to Natio…
Social Affairs Minister Discusses Strategies and Cooperation with U.S. Ambassador
Beirut: Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed met at the Ministry with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, to discuss current political and social developments, with a particular focus on the situation in the South. The meeting addressed recove…
AUB Press Launches Sheikh Zayed Series with Hanaa Malallah’s Environmental Art Volume
Beirut: At a book launch event held at the AUB Archaeological Museum, the American University of Beirut Press (AUB Press) celebrated the publication of *The Turn to the Environment*, a seminal new volume showcasing the artistic journey of renowned Ira…
Energy Minister, U.S. Ambassador Discuss Cooperation in Energy Sector
Beirut: Minister of Energy and Water Joe Saddi received U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, with talks focusing on avenues of cooperation between the United States and Lebanon, particularly in the energy sector.
According to National News Agenc…
