A Century and More of Identity On September 1, 1920, the declaration of Grand Lebanon marked the birth of a new entity on the Mediterranean coast, a state carved with diversity, ambition, and contradictions. Today, 105 years later, this anniversary invites us not only to recall the moment when Lebanon was officially recognized, but also […]
For the first time in over a decade, Syrian refugees in Lebanon are boarding buses back to their homeland under a newly launched UN-backed repatriation plan. On July 29, just 72 refugees made the trip, a small number, but symbolically powerful. This “test run” is part of a broader program that could reshape the future […]
What Is His Job? As U.S. envoy, Barrak’s mandate includes facilitating a broader Middle Eastern diplomatic agenda: normalization between Syria, Lebanon, and Israel under what’s sometimes referenced as an “Abrahamic Peace” framework . A primary objective is to promote Hezbollah’s disarmament, aligning with U.S. policy stating “one nation, one army” in Lebanon’s context: the Lebanese […]
Preparations are now complete for Lebanon’s official high school exams across all four branches. The exams started today and will continue for five days, with 42,728 candidates distributed across 229 official exam centers. Extra Measures in the South Due to ongoing security concerns in southern towns and damaged villages, the Ministry of Education implemented special […]
Lebanon’s Internet Cartel Faces a Reckoning They sold us lag as loyalty, and priced internet like caviar. Now, with Starlink hovering above, Lebanon’s internet barons are panicking not because Elon Musk’s satellite internet is illegal or untested, but because, for once, it actually works. The Competition They Never Saw Coming While the world debates 5G, […]
In a significant development, President Joseph Aoun received a phone call from tech visionary Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and the X platform. During the conversation, Musk expressed strong interest in Lebanon, particularly in the telecommunications and internet sectors. Opening Doors to Global Innovation Musk also shared his desire for his companies to establish […]
President Welcomes UAE Delegation President Joseph Aoun welcomed a delegation from the United Arab Emirates that came to Lebanon to understand the country’s current needs. This visit follows the results of the recent Lebanese Emirati summit. The President said: “Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed’s interest in supporting Lebanon shows the deep brotherhood between our countries and […]
Lebanon’s Education Minister, Rima Karami, announced in a press conference today that the official high school exams (Baccalaureate) will begin on July 9 and continue for five days. To prepare, the academic year will be extended until June 13. Curriculum Adjustments to Support Students Minister Karami clarified that the Ministry of Education will reduce certain […]
General Jeffers Returns to the Spotlight: A Critical Visit to Lebanon Five months after taking over as head of the international monitoring body for the ceasefire in southern Lebanon, American General Jasper Jeffers is once again in the public eye. Though he assumed his role back in late November—just after the ceasefire deal took effect […]
In an event hosted by the Lebanese Private Sector Network, Kamal Shehadeh, Minister for the Displaced and State Minister for Technology and AI, shared a bold vision for Lebanon’s digital future. He emphasized the need for a true digital revolution, one that could transform the country’s infrastructure, governance, and international positioning. “Lebanon has the perfect […]
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