Stanislav Oranskiy, Russia’s consul general in Marseille, mentioned Today that the explosion happened within the consulate building, as reported by the Russian news outlet TASS. Earlier, French media had reported hearing a blast near the consulate in the southern port city, with firefighters responding to the scene. The Russian foreign ministry, through the state news […]
21/2/2025 The maintenance work has begun. Informed sources confirm that 90% of businesses and shops in downtown Beirut are set to reopen. Business activity will gradually pick up in downtown Beirut, with around 100 new establishments — including retail stores, restaurants, and cafés — set to open. These venues will cater to a wide range […]
Media coverage of Yemen Sanctions 2025 plays a huge role in shaping how people understand the situation. Some platforms present balanced reports, while others push their own agendas, leading to bias and misinformation. The way the news is framed can impact public opinion, government policies, and even humanitarian efforts. Different Approaches to Covering Yemen Sanctions […]
Stage for Peace Negotiations US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Saudi Arabia to prepare for upcoming peace talks with Russia regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Kremlin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, confirmed that Russia will be represented at the talks by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and foreign policy director Yuri Ushakov. During these meetings, […]
Sources indicate that the Trump administration has given the Lebanese government a one-month ultimatum to take decisive action. “Al-Liwaa” has learned that the follow-up on the issue of the Israeli withdrawal, according to the deadline of February 18, will be coordinated through communication between the President of the Republic, the Speaker of Parliament, and the […]
Google Calendar Removes Cultural Observances Google Calendar has made the decision to exclude references to significant cultural observances, such as Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and LGBTQ+ holidays. Previously, Google marked the beginning of Black History Month in February and Pride Month in June, but these events are absent from the 2025 calendar. Removal […]
Lebanon’s Efforts to Ensure Israeli Withdrawal With just hours left until February 18, the scheduled date for the Israeli army’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon, Lebanese officials are making intense efforts to ensure that the withdrawal happens as planned. According to Al-Diyar newspaper, the Israeli army is expected to leave all occupied villages and towns but […]
A Significant Anniversary On February 14, 2025, Lebanon marked 20 years since the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. His son, Saad Hariri, who also served as prime minister twice, returned to Lebanon from the United Arab Emirates to honor his father’s memory. Rafik Hariri was killed in a suicide bombing in Beirut on […]
The Story Behind Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14th, but do you know how it started? The day is named after Saint Valentine, a Christian priest who lived in Rome around 270 AD. Legend says he secretly married couples when the Roman Emperor banned marriages for young soldiers. He believed […]
On February 8, 2025, after a period of tough negotiations and sectarian tensions, the Lebanese government led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam was finally formed. The process, described as a “difficult birth,” highlighted the deep divisions and conflicting interests among Lebanon’s political and religious groups. Against a backdrop of economic collapse, social unrest, and regional […]
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