April 30, 2026

Beirut: Beirut Port Authority, represented by its Chairman and Director General, Marwan Al-Naffi, and the Higher Customs Council, represented by its head Misbah Khalil, on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding on the operation of scanners, und…

Beirut: Earlier on Thursday, Israeli strikes intensified across southern Lebanon, with a drone targeting a car on the Bazourieh road and additional air raids hitting Bazourieh, Haris outskirts, Maaroub, Barish, and Arzoun.

According to National New…

Yarzeh: Defense Minister, Michel Menassa, on Thursday received Lebanese Democratic Party leader, Talal Arslan, at his office in Yarzeh, accompanied by party officials. Talks focused on the latest developments in Lebanon amid continued military operati…

Beirut: President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Thursday called for international pressure on Israel to respect humanitarian law and stop targeting civilians, during talks with a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cre…

Ashrafieh: Armenian Catholic Patriarch, Raphael Bedros XXI Minassian, on Thursday received Saudi Ambassador, Walid Bukhari, at the Patriarchate in Ashrafieh, in the presence of political and religious figures.

According to National News Agency – Leb…

Beirut: Minister of Culture Dr. Ghassan Salameh met with Russian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alexander Rudakov, at the National Library in Sanayeh. They explored bilateral relations, local and regional developments, and ways to enhance cultural cooperation…

Baabda: The Cabinet on Thursday convened its regular session at Baabda Palace under the chairmanship of President Joseph Aoun, with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and ministers in attendance.

According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the session was…

Beirut: Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, on Thursday held a phone call with Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate Ali Al-Zaidi, congratulating him on his designation and wishing him success in forming a new government. Salam expressed hope that the upcoming cab…

Beirut: The Strong Lebanon bloc, led by Gebran Bassil, on Thursday said the U.S.-announced ceasefire is facing “serious Israeli violations,” citing continued strikes and systematic home demolitions, raising doubts over the fate of negotiations.

Acco…

Beirut: Deputy Head of the Higher Islamic Shiite Council, Ali Al-Khatib, on Thursday received MP Taymour Jumblatt and a Progressive Socialist Party delegation to discuss developments amid ongoing Israeli attacks.

According to National News Agency – …