For the base: Soak the bulgur in twice its volume of water for 30 minutes, then drain. Mix the ground meat with the bulgur, peeled and chopped onions, chopped mint and basil, spices, and salt....
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Finely chop the chicken into very small pieces. In a bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients: tahini, laban, seven spices, cardamom, salt, pepper, shawarma spices, lemon and orange juice, wine, and...
Carla HENOUD, 22 August 2025
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour with the salt and yeast. Pour in the lukewarm water and knead until you get a smooth, firm dough. The amount of water may vary depending on the quality of the...
Carla HENOUD, 25 August 2025
Preparations underway in Annaya, Beirut Waterfront for Pope's visit
BEIRUT — Preparations are accelerating at both the Saint Charbel Monastery in Annaya and the Beirut Waterfront ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s anticipated visit to Lebanon from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2025. A...
Ghadir Hamadi, 20 November 2025
Preheat the oven to 165°C. Wash the vegetables. Slice the eggplants, potatoes, and tomatoes into rounds, one after another. Place them on a baking tray and bake for about 30 minutes. Add the...
Carla HENOUD, 20 November 2025
Preheat the oven to 165°C. Wash the fish and salt it. Wrap it in aluminum foil. When the oven is hot, put the fish in to roast. In a pan, fry the onions until golden. Add the tomatoes, peppers,...
Carla HENOUD, 20 November 2025
For the kebbe nayyeh: Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly by kneading for a long time. Once a homogeneous dough forms, keep refrigerated. For the arak ice cream: Mix the...
Carla HENOUD, 20 November 2025
Heat the cream with the split and scraped vanilla bean. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale. Pour the hot cream over the egg-sugar mixture, whisking constantly. Divide the mixture...
20 November 2025
Prepare a strong espresso and let it cool. Cook the sugar with the water until it reaches 123°C. Beat the egg yolks in a mixer, then slowly pour in the hot syrup. Continue beating until...
20 November 2025
Makes about forty pieces For the samosa and samboussek dough: Put the flour in a mixing bowl. Add the salt and 1/2 cup oil. Mix until the texture is crumbly. Add the water and knead the...
Jaimee Lee Haddad, 7 March 2025
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the pre-soaked beans (4 hours), bay leaves, 3 garlic cloves, and a pinch of salt in a large pot with at least 6 medium cups of water. Cover and boil over medium...
Jaimee Lee Haddad, 20 November 2025
Choueifat municipality threatens ‘permanent closure’ of Costa Brava landfill
BEIRUT — Once again, the municipality of Choueifat raised its voice on Thursday, calling on the authorities to fulfill their commitments regarding the management of the so-called "Costa...
L'Orient Today staff, 20 November 2025
Army chief says ready to cooperate with US, Saudi to achieve peace
Sudan's sovereign council, headed by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, said on Wednesday that it was willing to cooperate with the United States and Saudi Arabia to seek peace in the country....
AFP, 20 November 2025
Haykal’s resignation out of the question, but US maintains position
The highest authorities in the country grasped the message. “The Americans are dissatisfied,” a source close to the Grand Serail told L’Orient Le Jour, describing the strong message Washington sent...
Yara ABI AKL, 20 November 2025
147 Syrian refugees return via Arida in 9th 'voluntary return' convoy
NORTH LEBANON — The Lebanese General Security (GS) organized on Thursday morning the 10th phase of its “voluntary return” plan for Syrian refugees and migrants residing in Lebanon, with 147 Syrians...
L'Orient Today staff, 20 November 2025
New Israeli strikes, civil defense says three dead
Gaza's civil defense agency said Israel launched fresh air strikes on the Palestinian territory early Thursday that killed three people. The agency, which operates under Hamas authority, said...
AFP, 20 November 2025
OIF offers seven young Lebanese eco-entrepreneurs the opportunity to bring their projects to life
Seven Lebanese awardees were selected through the #CapInnovation call for projects, part of a solidarity plan for Lebanon led by the secretary-general of La Francophonie. The initiative is under...
Chantal EDDÉ, 20 November 2025
Two soldiers killed in clashes with SDF, ministry says
Two Syrian army soldiers were killed on Wednesday night in clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on the outskirts of Raqqa, the Ministry of Defense said on Thursday.
Reuters, 20 November 2025
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in Palestinian expulsions
Israel’s expulsion of tens of thousands of Palestinians from three West Bank refugee camps in early 2025 amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on...
Reuters, 20 November 2025
Women in Lebanese politics: What young people think
We never fully understood what “political representation” meant until this class project. We often hear about elections, ministers and promises — but rarely about women in politics. So we wanted to...
L'Orient Today staff, 20 November 2025
Turkey set to host COP31 climate summit, Australia to lead government talks
Turkey will host next year's U.N. climate summit while Australia will lead the conference's negotiations among governments, under a compromise deal taking shape in talks in Brazil,...
Reuters, 20 November 2025
Beirut One closes its doors on an optimistic note, but with no concrete promises
BEIRUT — “Lebanon had long been cut off from its natural Arab environment,” Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said in his closing remarks, adding that the presence of Arab delegations at Beirut One marks...
Stephanie Bechara, 20 November 2025
France expresses concern over Israel's intensification of strikes on south Lebanon | LIVE
22:03 Beirut Time Thank you for following our live coverage. We'll be back tomorrow morning. 21:44 Beirut Time A local Hezbollah official in Odaisseh has...
Ghadir Hamadi, Muntasser Abdallah, Sarah ABDALLAH, 20 November 2025
Israeli army intensifies strikes on south Lebanon, at least 27 killed in Gaza: Everything you need to know this Thursday
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Thursday, Nov. 20 2025Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz.Some key things to watch today:6 a.m.: 10th phase of the government’s plan for the...
