Egypt jails rights researcher Patrick Zaki for 3 years
An Egyptian court on Tuesday sentenced rights researcher Patrick Zaki to three years' prison for "spreading false news," according to human rights defender Hossam Bahgat....
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ABL threatens to react to new wave of organized depositor hold-ups
BEIRUT — The Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL) reacted on Tuesday afternoon to the "wave of attacks" suffered by some banks this week, threatening to "revert to measures taken beforehand,...
18 July 2023
FPM supporters protest Syrian refugee resolution in front of EU embassy
BEIRUT — Over 100 Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) supporters protested on Tuesday in front of the European Union Delegation to Lebanon's office in downtown Beirut. The subject of the protest was an...
18 July 2023
Michel Aoun: The highs and lows of Iranian alignment
Questions continue to surround Michel Aoun’s ascension to the presidency on Oct. 31, 2016, even now that his tenure has ended. A particular inquiry arises regarding former Prime Minister Saad...
Mounir RABIH, 18 July 2023
Youssef Khalil criticized again for refusing to hand over Alvarez & Marsal report
BEIRUT — A growing number of MPs have criticized caretaker Finance Minister Youssef Khalil's refusal to hand over the Banque du Liban (BDL) forensic audit report, which was compiled by New York...
18 July 2023
Sun-baked Iraqis protest water and electricity shortages
Despite dangerously high temperatures, dozens of Iraqis took to the streets of Baghdad on Tuesday to protest water and electricity shortages, and to blame Turkey for reduced flow of rivers....
18 July 2023
Exploring Sayrafa’s successor
The central council of Banque du Liban (BDL) is actively gearing up to introduce a new official platform that will broadcast the lira-to-dollar exchange rate. The Lebanese currency has suffered a...
Philippe HAGE BOUTROS, 18 July 2023
Geagea unconvinced of traditional dialogue, Bou Saab says
BEIRUT — The Vice-Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Elias Bou Saab, visited the headquarters of the Lebanese Forces (LF) in Meerab on Tuesday to discuss with LF leader Samir Geagea the...
18 July 2023
EU envoy paraglides off Gaza to show freedom 'is the way forward'
The outgoing European Union envoy paraglided off Gaza's coast in a rare flight designed to draw attention to the blockaded Palestinian enclave. A video posted online by the European Union...
18 July 2023
Children abuse Garderêve: Arrest warrant issued for daycare owner, employee
BEIRUT — On Tuesday, the Mount Lebanon Investigating Judge issued an arrest warrant for the owner and employee of Garderie Garderêve daycare center in Jdeideh, Metn. The two women are accused of...
Zeina ANTONIOS, 18 July 2023
Six challenges for the post-Salameh period
When Banque du Liban (BDL) Governor Riad Salameh steps down on July 31, he will leave behind a heavy legacy after 30 years in office, amid a tense political, economic and financial context....
Fouad GEMAYEL, 18 July 2023
Mikati defends himself against the FPM's criticism over diplomatic postings
BEIRUT — On Tuesday, Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati accused the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) of conducting a "campaign" against him after a series of hiring rotations of certain...
18 July 2023
Salameh questioned in Beirut in second corruption hearing
BEIRUT — Banque du Liban (BDL) governor Riad Salameh faced two hours of questioning Tuesday by investigating judge Charbel Abou Samra at the Beirut Justice Palace, a source at the palace confirmed...
18 July 2023
Depositors obtain their savings after holding up two banks in Chouf, South Lebanon
BEIRUT — Has there been a return of bank hold-ups by depositors? After the successful hold-up by a bank customer in Antelias, Metn, on Monday, two depositors held up their banks in South Lebanon...
18 July 2023
Risking revival of unrest, Iran rulers tighten curbs on dissent
Iran's clerical rulers are clamping down on dissent ahead of the anniversary of the death of a young woman in morality police custody, fearing a revival of nationwide protests that rocked the...
18 July 2023
Diesel, gas prices and fuel oil prices up on Tuesday
BEIRUT — Diesel and domestic gas prices on Tuesday increased slightly, according to the latest tariffs issued by the Energy Ministry. These are the new prices: • Twenty liters of 95-octane...
18 July 2023
Blinken blasts Senate holdup of US ambassador nominees, including for Lebanon
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Republicans in Congress Monday for blocking the appointments of dozens of top diplomats, saying it was harming US national security....
18 July 2023
Salameh asset seizure, Sayrafa to phase out, delayed state budget: Everything you need to know to start your Tuesday
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up . A Lebanese judge ordered a “precautionary seizure” of assets belonging to Banque du Liban governor Riad Salameh yesterday, a...
18 July 2023
Five nation group on Lebanon says to penalize those obstructing presidential election
The five-nation group on Lebanon, which comprises the US, France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt, said on Monday they had discussed several measures against politicians and groups who were...
