Banque du Liban Governor Karim Saïd has raised reservations over a draft law aimed at the gradual recovery of bank deposits frozen since the 2019 financial collapse, as the government pushes to pass the legislation as a key step toward economic recovery. In a statement issued Tuesday, Saïd said the proposed timeline for cash repayments […]
The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has returned to the spotlight after the US Department of Justice released nearly 8,000 additional documents linked to the case, following accusations of withholding information and sharp criticism over delays in disclosure. According to an analysis by AFP, the newly published files include hundreds of video clips and audio recordings, among […]
As praise continues for shop owner Ahmad Al-Ahmad, who bravely disarmed one of the attackers during the deadly Bondi Beach assault in Sydney, attention has also turned to other civilians who showed extraordinary courage while trying to stop the violence. Among them was 62-year-old Reuven Morrison, who was fatally shot after attempting to intervene. According […]
Lebanon’s Minister of the Displaced and Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Kamal Shahada, inaugurated the 2025 Lebanese Internet Governance Forum, bringing together leading experts, policymakers, and representatives from the public sector, private sector, civil society, and the tech community. In his opening remarks, Shahada reaffirmed that “Lebanon has always been, and […]
A Lebanese judicial delegation will visit Damascus next Wednesday to discuss a draft agreement that would allow the transfer of Syrian detainees and convicts back to Syria, an effort aimed at resolving the long-standing prisoner issue without violating Lebanese law or straining ties between the two countries. The delegation will be led by Government Commissioner […]
Lebanese environmental activist Caroline Chabtini has achieved her sixth Guinness World Record after constructing the world’s largest cedar tree made entirely from recycled plastic bottles, reaching an impressive height of 21 meters. The massive installation was erected in the public garden of Amioun, in the Koura district of northern Lebanon. The project took several weeks […]
Beirut will open its doors on Thursday to the annual Arab Banking Conference, held under the patronage of President Joseph Aoun and themed “Investing in Reconstruction and the Role of Banks.” Six years ago, this event would have reaffirmed Beirut’s status as a leading Arab financial hub. Today, however, it raises pressing questions: What is […]
Lebanese citizens are eagerly and hopefully awaiting the visit of Pope Leo XIV, scheduled between November 30 and December 2. After years of war, political turmoil, and severe economic and financial hardship, many see this visit as a moment of spiritual and national renewal. President Joseph Aoun chose the theme “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” for […]
Kylian Mbappé delivered a spectacular performance on Wednesday, scoring four goals — including the second-fastest hat-trick in UEFA Champions League history — to lead Real Madrid to a dramatic 4–3 victory over Olympiacos in Greece. Mbappé needed just six minutes and 42 seconds to complete his hat-trick, but despite his heroics, Real Madrid faced fierce […]
The White House witnessed an unexpected highlight when Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo attended an official state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, capturing a selfie that quickly set social media abuzz. The event coincided with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington, with Ronaldo attending as an official guest within the […]
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