Latest News
Israeli Drones Fly at Low Altitude Over Beirut
President Aoun Issues Decree on Judicial Appointments and Transfers
Netanyahu Cancels Likud Party Events Following West Bank Attack
Enemy Drone Drops Stun Grenade on Aita al-Shaab
Aita al-shaab: An Israeli enemy drone on Tuesday dropped a stun grenade on the border town of Aita al-Shaab, according to local reports. No immediate information was available on casualties or damage.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the…
Aoun Engages in Diplomatic Talks with Eurojust Chief and Key Regional Figures
Beirut: President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, alongside Justice Minister Adel Nassar, met with Michael Schmid, President of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust), to discuss ongoing cooperation between Lebanon and the…
Israeli Drone Drops Bomb on South Lebanon’s Aita al-Shaab Town
Beirut: An Israeli enemy drone dropped a fourth bomb on the southern Lebanese town of Aita al-Shaab this afternoon, our correspondent reported.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the incident marks a continued escalation in tensions along…
Kanaan After Meeting Berri: Public Sector Measures Must Be Fair, Depositors’ Rights Non-Negotiable
Beirut: Head of the Parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, Ibrahim Kanaan, on Tuesday visited Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, stressing that exceptional measures to secure some public sector rights are necessary after years of hardship, prov…
Jaber: Revenue Measures Necessary to Fund Public Sector Raises, Preserve Financial Stability
Beirut: Finance Minister, Yassine Jaber, on Tuesday said that the government was compelled to act amid a deepening crisis and a paralyzed public sector, stressing that salary increases could not be approved without securing revenues to avoid further i…
Saad Hariri Receives Political, Religious Figures Amid Calls for Political Return
Beirut: Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri held a series of meetings at Beit al-Wasat, including talks with Iraq’s charg© d’affaires Nada Kareem Majoul on bilateral ties.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, Hariri also met political and reli…
Saddi Says Opposed Fuel, VAT Increases in Cabinet Session
Beirut: Energy and Water Minister, Joe Saddi, on Tuesday said he clearly objected during Tuesday’s Cabinet session to approving any new tax increases at this stage, including proposals to raise fuel prices and value-added tax (VAT).
According to Nat…
Kataeb Leader Opposes Tax Hikes to Fund Public Sector Pay Raises
Beirut: Kataeb Party leader and MP Samy Gemayel expressed his opposition to any tax increases aimed at financing public sector salary hikes until comprehensive reforms are enacted. Gemayel highlighted the need for a thorough restructuring of the publi…
Tleis Rejects Fuel, VAT Hikes to Fund Wage Increases
Beirut: Head of the Land Transport Unions and Syndicates, Bassam Tleis, rejected the decision to raise fuel fees and increase VAT by 1% to finance wage adjustments, saying the sector supports better salaries but opposes placing the burden on citizens …
PM Nawaf Salam Inspects Bab al-Tabbaneh Area During Tripoli Visit
Tripoli: Prime Minister, Dr. Nawaf Salam, on Tuesday inspected the Bab al-Tabbaneh area during his visit to Tripoli, and met with several locals.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the Prime Minister’s visit aimed to assess the current sit…