October 16, 2026

Beirut:Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced that Qatar will finance, implement, and operate a significant electricity project in Lebanon under a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model. This initiative will not require any initial capital from the Lebanese…

Bangkok:Finance Minister Yassine Jaber led the Lebanese delegation’s participation at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group annual meetings, emphasizing Lebanon’s commitment to financial reforms, reconstruction funding, and regional con…

Beirut:Labor Minister Dr. Mohammad Haidar conducted a series of meetings on Friday to address issues related to social security coverage, foreign labor regulation, and economic challenges in various sectors.

According to National news agency – Leban…

Baabda:Baabda Palace President Joseph Aoun expressed appreciation for Qatar’s continued support for Lebanon and its efforts to promote regional stability during talks with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdu…

Accra:Saudi Arabia welcomed a United Nations Security Council presidential statement condemning continued Houthi attacks against the Kingdom. These attacks have targeted civilian facilities, airports, and energy infrastructure, and posed threats to ma…

Beirut:The American University of Beirut (AUB) held its student elections for the 2026-27 academic year with 255 candidates participating in the electoral process. This event, which took place on October 16, combined traditional campus campaigning wit…

Beirut:Middle East Airlines (MEA), the national carrier of Lebanon, has announced changes to its flight schedules to and from Dammam and Jeddah for the period between October 19 and 25, 2026. The adjustments include revised departure times and the con…

Beirut:General Security Director General Major General Hassan Choucair received Ghana’s newly appointed Ambassador to Lebanon, Professor Justice Solomon Korantwi-Barimah, at his office during an introductory visit.

According to National news agency …

Accra:Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny held discussions with Bassam Tleis, the official responsible for municipal and mukhtar affairs for the Amal Movement and head of the Land Transport Unions and Syndicates, regarding several transp…

Khiam:An Israeli drone dropped a stun grenade on the outskirts of Khiam in South Lebanon.

According to National news agency – Lebanon, Israeli artillery fire also targeted the outskirts of the city of Bint Jbeil.