Lebanon’s General Directorate of State Security has announced the arrest of a former director general and three employees in connection with an embezzlement and fraud case at the Agricultural Research Authority in Zahle. In an official statement, the agency said the investigation was launched following intelligence reports indicating financial irregularities, including embezzlement and the falsification […]
Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that its ambassador to Beirut, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, will continue his duties despite a recent decision by Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to revoke his accreditation and declare him persona non grata. Last week, Lebanese authorities formally withdrew recognition of the Iranian envoy and instructed him to leave the […]
Regional tensions have taken a serious turn following the launch of a ballistic missile from Iran toward Turkish airspace in the eastern Mediterranean. The missile was reportedly intercepted by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which reaffirmed its support for Turkey and emphasized the alliance’s readiness to confront any potential threats against its members. The […]
A video circulating on social media shows a private “Jeep” vehicle displaying the Israeli flag speeding recklessly through the Kerdasa neighborhood in Giza Governorate. The footage captures the car hitting several pedestrians while locals attempt to stop it amidst a chaotic and furious atmosphere among citizens. Egyptian security forces eventually apprehended the driver of the […]
Lebanese innovator Hisham Al-Hassami has launched the country’s first smart electric taxi powered by solar energy and manufactured in Lebanon, marking a milestone in sustainable transport development. The initiative, titled “Lira Smart Taxi,” aims to modernize public transportation while promoting environmental sustainability and social inclusion. According to a statement released by Al-Hassami, the project introduces […]
Lebanon awoke on Tuesday to the news of the passing of former minister and long-serving Member of Parliament Mohsen Dalloul, who died at the age of 93. A prominent political and media figure, Dalloul leaves behind a decades-long legacy in both journalism and public service. Born in 1933, Dalloul began his professional career in the […]
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 […]
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