Colombia will suspend coal sales to Israel over Gaza war: President
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Saturday that his government will suspend coal exports to Israel while it continues its war against Hamas in the Gaza strip....
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Israel army says rescued 4 Israeli hostages alive in Gaza
The Israeli military said its troops had rescued on Saturday four Israeli hostages alive from Gaza after a "complex daytime operation." The army named the rescued hostages...
8 June 2024
LF, FPM ask schools not to enroll Syrians who do not hold legal residency
The Lebanese Forces (LF) on Saturday issued an "appeal" to private and public schools and technical institutes, asking them to refrain from enrolling Syrians illegally residing in Lebanon. Later in...
8 June 2024
More than 40 arrests reported in connection with US Embassy attack
BEIRUT — More than 40 people were reportedly arrested in connection with Wednesday's shooting attack on the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon. Former mayor of Majdal Anjar Said Yassin told L'Orient Today...
8 June 2024
Naqoura: Once a tourist destination, but now on the front line of Israeli strikes
BEIRUT — Clear beaches, surrounded by lush green forests, and mountain views: For years, the town of Naqoura in the Sour district of southern Lebanon was filled with tourists and residents enjoying...
Ghadir Hamadi, 8 June 2024
Mikati denies allegations of interference in judiciary in relation to judge's sidelining
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati defended himself Saturday after allegations of interference in the judiciary came in response to a circular he sent Friday to Lebanon's state administrations...
8 June 2024
Akkar blaze brought under control overnight reignites
BEIRUT — One of two wildfires brought under control overnight in Akkar reignited Saturday afternoon, our correspondent in north Lebanon reported. The Lebanese Army is battling the blaze in the...
Sally Abou AlJoud, 8 June 2024
'Victory is just around the corner,' Hezbollah parliamentary chief Raad claims
BEIRUT — Hezbollah parliamentary chief MP Mohammad Raad claimed on Saturday that "great victory is just around the corner" in Hezbollah's conflict with Israel. Describing Hezbollah's engagement in...
8 June 2024
Car bombing kills two pro-Iran fighters in Syria: Monitor
A car bombing killed two pro-Iran fighters in the eastern Syrian city of Deir Ezzor on Saturday, a war monitor said. An explosive device went off in an SUV near the Iranian...
8 June 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters to surround White House; fencing put up
WASHINGTON — Pro-Palestinian activists demanding an end to the war in Gaza and to American support for Israel plan to surround the White House during a weekend protest, prompting additional...
Kanishka Singh, 8 June 2024
Israeli strikes kill 3 in south Lebanon; Benny Gantz cancels press conference: Gaza war, day 246
19:51 Beirut Time Thank you for following our live updates today. We'll be back tomorrow with all the latest developments. 19:43 Beirut Time Here's the latest...
Muntasser Abdallah, 8 June 2024
Biden, Macron to discuss Israel and Ukraine in pomp-filled state visit
PARIS — Fresh from commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, French President Emmanuel Macron will host U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday for a state visit marked by pomp and a parade as...
Jeff Mason and Michel Rose, 8 June 2024
How migration transformed Lebanon's food scene over the past century: Persian cuisine
HAMRA, BEIRUT — Inside this small restaurant tucked away in a small, sloped side street in Hamra, the walls are adorned with poems in Farsi. Beyond, a neon sign displays the phrase: “But first...
Olivia Le Poidevin, 8 June 2024
BoBo Fou: A Visual delight, but a culinary disappointment
I went to Bobo Fou, which opened its doors in November 2023, with high expectations. Understandably, as behind this concept is entrepreneur Maya Bekhazi Noun, known in the restaurant industry for...
