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Banque du Liban to Refrain from Media Statements During IMF Talks
Israeli Forces Conduct Explosions in Al-Tiri and Al-Qantara Towns
Israeli Artillery Shells Zawtar al-Sharqiyah as Drone Drops Explosive, Incendiary Materials Near Kfar Roummane
Beirut: The town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah on Friday experienced intermittent Israeli artillery shelling, with Israeli forces also directing machine-gun fire toward neighborhoods in the area.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, earlier in the m…
UNIFIL Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Resolution 1701 at Ceremony in Naqoura
Beirut: UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Diodato Abagnara today emphasized the enduring significance of Security Council Resolution 1701, marking its 20th anniversary. He highlighted the resolution as the foundational element o…
Parliament Approves Abolition of Death Penalty, Defers Media Law Debate to Evening Session
Beirut: The House of Parliament began discussing a proposal to abolish the death penalty during Tuesday’s legislative session. At the opening of the session, Kataeb Party leader MP Samy Gemayel called on Speaker Nabih Berri to convene a special parlia…
PM Nawaf Salam Arrives at Parliament to Attend Evening Legislative Session
Beirut: Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam arrived at Parliament to attend the evening legislative session.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the Prime Minister’s presence at the session is seen as a significant move in addressing the curren…
Hajjar, Lebanon’s Ambassador to France Discuss Diaspora Affairs, Biometric Service and Security Cooperation
Beirut: Interior and Municipalities Minister, Ahmad Hajjar, on Tuesday received Lebanon’s Ambassador to France Rabih Chaer and was briefed on the situation of the Lebanese community in France. Discussions covered the uptake among Lebanese expatriates …
Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty, Setting Precedent in the Middle East
Brussels: The European Union congratulated Lebanon on the adoption of the law abolishing the death penalty announced at the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty held in Paris on 30 June. This landmark legislation marks a significant step forwa…
Oil Holds at More Than One-Week High; Gold Climbs to Nine-Week Peak
Beirut: Oil prices held steady on Tuesday at their highest levels in more than a week, supported by geopolitical developments: Brent crude futures stood at $87.81 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were steady at $82.20 a barre…
2.7-Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Hammana Area
Beirut: A 2.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded at 1:31 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to Lebanon’s National Center for Geophysics, which is affiliated with the National Council for Scientific Research.
According to National News Agency – Le…
Syrian Court Sentences Ousted President Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia
Damascus: A Syrian court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the decision marks a significant development in Syria’s political la…
Retired Military Personnel and Public Employees Protest Near Parliament Over Salary Increases
Beirut: Dozens of retired military personnel and public-sector employees marched from Martyrs’ Square in central Beirut toward the entrance to Parliament as the plenary session was under way, in implementation of a strike and protest action called by …
