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Vatican Committee Visits Beirut to Complete Preparations for Pope's Visit

Pope Francis' visit to Lebanon on June 12-13 is of great importance to many Lebanese who see it as a gateway to hope after all the difficulties that the country has experienced since 2019. Preparations are underway for the Pontiff's visit, in coordination between Lebanese and Vatican officials. In mid-April,…

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Lebanese opposition election candidates face threats and attacks

Opposition candidates in the upcoming election accuse supporters of traditional parties of disrupting their campaigns.

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Biden Picks Career Diplomat Michael Ratney as Envoy to Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden intends to nominate career diplomat Michael Ratney to be US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the White House said on Friday. Ratney previously served as the charge d'affaires at the US Embassy in Jerusalem and the US special envoy for Syria. Ratney, whose official biography says he speaks…

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Lebanese Security Forces Intensify Measures in Hezbollah Stronghold Following Spike in Crime

Lebanon’s security forces carried out a series of raids in Beirut's southern suburbs of Dahieh, the strongholds of the Shiite Hezbollah party and Amal movement, following complaints by the local population over the security situation. The security forces arrested dozens of individuals, who are wanted for theft, armed robbery and…

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Beirut Port Blast Suspect Faces Extradition Hearing in Madrid

A Portuguese man faced an extradition hearing in Madrid over allegations he was involved in the devastating 2020 port explosion in Beirut, authorities said on Thursday. The man, named in court as Jorge Manuel Mirra Neto Moreira, flew to Chile from the Spanish capital this week but was put on…

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Beirut port blast suspect to face extradition hearing in Madrid

A Portuguese man is set to face an extradition hearing in Madrid over allegations he was involved in the devastating 2020 port explosion in Beirut, authorities said on Thursday.

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Beirut blast survivor finds solace in memoir after mother’s death

Ariana Papazian found it hard to accept the loss of her mother, her memoir chronicles the journey towards acceptance.

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Kuwait Ambassador to Lebanon: Our Initiative Is a Success

Kuwait's Ambassador to Lebanon Abdelaal Al-Qenaei announced on Tuesday that his country's initiative is a "success." He held talks with parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, declaring afterwards that the initiative will be the "basis for further bolstering relations between brothers." Berri also met with Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid…

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Power Crisis, Rising Prices Deprive Lebanese of Suhoor Ambiance

Ramadan is known for its special Suhoor time, during which friends and family gather for fun. It’s also an unmissable time for prayer and rest after a long day for many fasters. But today, with the absence of electricity in Lebanon, Suhoor ambiance and preparations are not the same, as…

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Lebanon approves demolition of Beirut silos, gutted in blast

Lebanon’s government has approved the demolition of the huge grain silos in Beirut's port, gutted in the devastating 2020 explosion that killed 216 people and ravaged parts of the Lebanese capital

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Lebanon Cabinet Approves Demolition of Damaged Port Silos

Lebanon's cabinet on Thursday approved the demolition of the Beirut silos damaged in the August 2020 port blast which left at least 215 people dead, Lebanese Information Minister Ziad Makari said in televised comments after a cabinet session. Makari said the decision was based on a "technical report" that concluded…

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Lebanon cabinet approves demolition of Beirut silos damaged in port blast

Reuters

Rami Bishara Rebuilds The Assembly Motors After Beirut Blast

The Assembly Motors stands tall even after the Beirut Blast shook the city of Lebanon and shattered the brand’s storefront.

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Fearing civil war amnesia, activists fight to preserve Beirut port silos

Families of victims of the 2020 Beirut port blast are pressuring Lebanon's government to keep its silos as a memorial, arguing the move would be a powerful acknowledgement of suffering in a country still struggling to come to terms with years of war and strife.

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Saudi, Kuwaiti Ambassadors Meet with Lebanon’s Political and Religious Leaders

The Saudi and Kuwaiti ambassadors have visited Lebanon's political and religious figures to address the country's needs. The Saudi Ambassador, Waleed Bukhari, and Kuwaiti Ambassador Abdul-Aal al-Qinai arrived in Beirut last Friday after the Saudi Foreign Ministry announced in a statement that its Ambassador returned in response to calls by…

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Saudi Arabia rekindles ties with cash-strapped Lebanon

Improvement in relations between Lebanon and Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia come before May’s general elections.

Reuters

Lebanon disburses funds to temporarily avert bread crisis, minister says

Lebanon's government has agreed to disburse $15 million to temporarily resolve growing bread shortages in the country, Economy Minister Amin Salam told Reuters, while saying that the funds would only last a few weeks.

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Saudi Ambassador: We Wish Lebanon Well

On his first diplomatic activity following his return to Beirut, Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari met on Monday with Lebanese religious leaders.

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Lebanon PM Mikati to visit Saudi Arabia during holy month of Ramadan -Al-Jadeed TV

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Monday he will visit Saudi Arabia during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Al-Jadeed TV reported, in a sign of improving ties with the kingdom following the return of the its ambassador to Beirut after he was withdrawn during a diplomatic rift.

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Rai Welcomes Return of Arab Ambassadors, Calls for Voting in Favor of ‘Lebanon’s Identity’

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rai welcomed the return of the ambassadors of Gulf States to Beirut, saying the move “makes Lebanon feel that it is an active member of the Arab League.” Rai pointed to three "positive" signs that emerged in Lebanon over the past week, noting the announcement of Pope…

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Mikati Considers Return of Gulf Ambassadors as Prelude to Restoring Full Ties

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati considered the return of Gulf ambassadors to Beirut as a prelude to restoring full Gulf-Lebanese relations, his office said on Sunday. The PM’s statement came while he received a phone call from Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid bin Abdullah Bukhari, who returned to Beirut last…

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Rahi: Pope Will Have Strong Words on Divisions Among Lebanese Politicians

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi announced on Friday that during his long-awaited trip to Beirut in June, Pope Francis will make a strong statement on divisions among Lebanon’s political class, stressing that the Pontiff will bring with him a word of hope to the country. The Patriarch visited President Michel Aoun…

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Lebanese Widely Welcome Return of Gulf Ambassadors

The Gulf countries' decision to return their ambassadors to Beirut was widely welcomed by Lebanese officials, who believe it will open a new chapter in relations between the two sides. Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian said the move "paves the way for a new chapter of hope and faith…

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New Lebanese Parliament Will Act on IMF Deal, PM Adviser Says

A set of reforms the IMF wants Lebanon to enact before approving a funding deal for the country will largely be left for a new parliament to study, an adviser to the prime minister said on Friday, suggesting little may be done before a May 15 national election. The IMF…

Reuters

Lebanon may not enact IMF reforms before election, lawmakers say

Lebanon won't be able to deliver many if any reforms sought by the IMF as conditions for a funding deal before an election in May, two lawmakers said, meaning months could go by without action as that vote may well be followed by political limbo.

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