March 19, 2026

Lebanon: Israeli warplanes on Thursday carried out a wide wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon and the western Bekaa, targeting multiple towns including Mashghara, Mifdoun, Khiam, Bint Jbeil, Tyre outskirts, and areas in Nabatieh and Marjayoun d…

Beirut: Gold prices rose on Thursday after briefly touching a more than one-month low, as a softer dollar offered support, but gains were capped by a hawkish Federal Reserve, which has limited hopes for near-term rate cuts.

According to National Nws…

Beirut: Oil prices surged as Iran launched attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East, intensifying supply risks amidst growing tensions with the US and Israel.

According to National Nws Aency – Lebanon, international benchmark Brent crude …

Beirut: President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Thursday was briefed by Central Inspection head Judge George Atieh on the status of public administrations and employees amid ongoing security challenges across Lebanon. Aoun also met with Mohammad El…

Beirut: A deep low-pressure system will bring unstable conditions across Lebanon through the weekend. Friday is expected to be mostly cloudy, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, possible hail, and strong winds reaching up to 70 km/h, generating rough …

Brussels: Kataeb Party leader Samy Gemayel on Thursday called for a clear European stance against Iran’s influence in Lebanon, warning that the country has effectively been turned into a base for Tehran’s regional agenda. Speaking at the European Peop…

Beirut: The emergency meeting held yesterday at the invitation of Minister of Information, Attorney Dr. Paul Morcos, for media institutions, and attended by the Chairman of the National Media Council Abdel Hadi Mahfouz, Dean of the Press Syndicate Awn…

Beirut: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gebran Bassil, on Thursday warned that the war’s duration remains unpredictable, linking its continuation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political calculations.

According to National Nws Aency – L…

Yarzeh: Minister of National Defense, Major General Michel Menassa, on Thursday received MP Akram Chehayeb at his office in Yarzeh. During the meeting, the pair reportedly discussed the country’s security and daily living conditions, in light of curre…

Baabda: President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, is currently meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-No«l Barrot at Baabda Palace.

According to National Nws Aency – Lebanon, the meeting between President Aoun and Minister Barrot is expect…