BDL extends Circulars No. 158 and 166 for one year
BEIRUT — The Banque du Liban (BDL)’s Central Council published intermediary circulars 697 and 698 on Thursday, approving the renewal of Circulars No. 158 and 166. Set to go into effect on July 1,...
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Lebanon to sell Beirut Port explosion debris, freeing up 'more than 150,000 square meters' of land
BEIRUT—Caretaker Public Works Minister Ali Hamieh announced on Thursday that Lebanon will commence selling the scrap metal debris resulting from the deadly Aug. 4 Beirut port explosion as of next...
Sally Abou AlJoud, 27 June 2024
The future of the region depends on Iran, says Hassan Nasrallah
Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah urged Iranians on Thursday to elect "the right president," stating that "the future of the region depends" on Iran, in a speech delivered ahead of...
27 June 2024
Which countries urged their citizens to avoid or leave Lebanon?
Germany Recommendation updated on June 26, 2024 On June 26, the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "German citizens are urgently advised to leave Lebanon." ( Source )...
27 June 2024
Man kills wife then takes his own life in the Bekaa
A man allegedly killed his wife on Thursday before taking his own life in the Bekaa village of Yohmor, security sources quoted by L'Orient Today's local correspondent and the National News agency...
27 June 2024
Monetary policy: BDL still navigates without instruments
The Banque du Liban (BDL) is currently without a monetary policy, in the classical sense of the term, as the ongoing banking and financial crisis has deprived it of its main tool: The interest...
Mounir YOUNES, 27 June 2024
In Sour, beachgoers bathe in the water while Israeli bombs fall in the distance
SOUR — The public beach in Sour, one of the most historic cities in the region, typically attracts a huge number of people on summer weekends thanks to its sandy shores and picturesque ancient...
By Wael Taleb and Olivia Le Poidevin, 27 June 2024
Why is Israel reluctant to start a large-scale operation in Lebanon?
The US envoy Amos Hochstein’s most recent visit to Beirut sounded a final warning before a possible large-scale Israeli military intervention in Lebanon. On June 18, the Israeli army said that it...
Jeanine JALKH, 27 June 2024
Israeli accounts circulate fake video claiming to be of Beirut's port explosion, amid threat of war
BEIRUT — A video claiming to show aerial footage of the Beirut port explosion on Aug. 4 has been circulating on social media in recent days by Israeli accounts. But why? And, is the video even...
Ghadir Hamadi, 27 June 2024
Owner of a candy store in southern Lebanon arrested for suspected harassment of minors
The owner of a candy store in southern Lebanon has been apprehended on suspicion of "sexually harassing" minors, announced the Internal Security Forces (ISF). According to the ISF...
27 June 2024
Halabi announces transportation for students from conflict zones to safe examination centers
Caretaker Education Minister Abbas Halabi announced Wednesday evening that "the transportation of 3,000 Lebanese baccalaureate candidates from conflict zones in southern Lebanon to examination...
27 June 2024
Lebanese diaspora’s summer dilemma: To visit or stay away?
“I hope so,” Dana* said when asked if she plans to visit Lebanon this summer.From Canada, where she has lived for 14 years, this mother of two teenagers was still calling insurance companies...
Lyana ALAMEDDINE, 27 June 2024
'Contact us': Facebook page claiming to be the Mossad targets Lebanese with ads
BEIRUT — A Facebook page, operating under the name of "The Mossad" and marked with the blue tick signaling “authenticity” through verification, has been using targeted adverts online to...
Malek Jadah, 27 June 2024
Is Hassan Nasrallah truly in Israel’s crosshairs?
“Nasrallah, Israel knows where you are hiding.” This sensational headline was published a week ago by Yediot Ahronot, one of Israel’s leading daily newspapers.In her article, journalist Smadar...
Jeanine JALKH, 27 June 2024
Ultraconservative candidate exits Iran presidential race
Ultraconservative Amirhossein Ghazizadeh-Hashemi has announced his withdrawal from Iran's presidential race, the interior ministry said Thursday, a day ahead of the election....
27 June 2024
Biden and Trump to lock horns in critical presidential debate
Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off for a historic U.S. presidential debate Thursday, with the stage set for what could be an inflection point in the 2024 race as millions of voters tune in. The...
27 June 2024
Israeli strike on Syria kills two: state media
Two people were killed in an Israeli strike on southern Syria on Wednesday, the official SANA news agency reported, citing a military source. According to the NGO Syrian...
27 June 2024
Israel says it can send Lebanon 'back to Stone Age' as UN warns against escalation
Israel said it does not want war in Lebanon but could send its neighbor "back to the Stone Age", as the UN's humanitarian chief warned such a conflict would be "potentially apocalyptic."...
27 June 2024
US health workers sound alarm on Gaza medical crisis
Patients in Gaza's few remaining hospitals are dying in droves from infections resulting from a lack of protective gear and soap, even when they survive their horrific blast injuries. Health...
27 June 2024
A Hezbollah member killed in a targeted Israeli strike in Western Bekaa: Day 265 of the Gaza War
21:50 Beirut Time Thank you for joining our live coverage of the war in Gaza and the conflict in South Lebanon. Tune in tomorrow for all the latest updates. 21:46 Beirut...
By Muntasser Abdallah, Marguerita Sejaan, Tasnim Chaaban and Wael Taleb, 27 June 2024
Residents in Nabatieh 'frightened' but determined to 'stay' after Israeli strike injures 9 people
After the Israeli strike of Wednesday night on a small building in Nabatieh, residents woke up in disbelief at what happened, according to testimonies given to L'Orient Today's correspondent in the...
