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Shots fired outside US embassy in Beirut: Embassy official
Beirut: Gunshots were fired outside the US embassy building in Beirut late on Wednesday, September 20, but no casualties were reported. According to Reuters, a spokesman for the US Embassy in Lebanon,…
- Middle East
Seven killed in clashes in Lebanon’s Palestinian refugee camp
Beirut: At least seven people were killed and 24 others injured after violent armed clashes broke out in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp, state media reported on Thursday. The Ain Al-Helweh Palestinian…
- Middle East
Israel accuses Iran of building airport in Lebanon to launch attacks across border
Israel accused its big ‘rival’ country Iran of building an airport with militant group Hezbollah in the southern Lebanon area to be used for attacks against Israel across the border. Israeli defence…
- Middle East
EU committed to helping Lebanon overcome crisis: Ambassador
Beirut: The newly-appointed EU Ambassador to Lebanon, Sandra De Waele, has vowed to work closely with Lebanese authorities and the international community to help Lebanon overcome its crisis. “I look forward to…
- Middle East
Lebanon approves Barbie for release after attempts to ban it
Beirut: Lebanon has agreed to screen the Barbie movie in cinemas after the minister of culture attempted to ban it due to its promotion of homosexuality. The decision was issued on Friday,…
- Middle East
Comedian detained for set on Lebanon economic crisis, Army
Renowned Lebanese stand-up comedian, Nour Hajjar was detained after posting a sketch online depicting deteriorating economic conditions and cracking jokes on army personnel of the country. The comedian who was apprehended on Friday,…
- Middle East
Lebanon arrests two suspected of spying for Israel
Beirut: Two people accused of spying for Israel have been arrested in Lebanon, a Lebanese intelligence official announced. Elias Al-Baysari, Director General of General Security, said on Friday that the two suspects…
- Middle East
Lebanon’s state TV Tele Liban temporarily shuts down
Beirut: Lebanon’s Information Minister Ziad Makari announced the temporary closure of the country’s sole national TV Channel, Tele Liban, due to the government’s inability to pay the employee’s salaries. The closure came…
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Kuwait, Lebanon ban Barbie movie
The highly awaited Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie has been banned in Kuwait and Lebanon due to its promotion of homosexuality. A spokesman for the Kuwaiti ministry of information said on Wednesday, August 9,…
- Middle East
UAE announces travel ban to Lebanon amid ongoing tensions
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a travel ban to Lebanon for Emirati citizens, due to the current security situation. The ban on travel to Lebanon aims to protect…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia asks citizens to leave Lebanon immediately
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Embassy in Lebanon has advised its citizens to evacuate Lebanon immediately. In a statement posted late Friday, August 4, on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the…
- World
Lebanon to begin exploratory drilling for energy deposits by end of August
Beirut: Lebanon will begin exploratory drilling in its territorial waters by the end of August to see if it has rich energy deposits, Public Works and Transport Minister Ali Hamieh announced. An…
- Middle East
Armed clashes in Palestinian camp in Lebanon unacceptable: Lebanese PM
Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said that the armed clashes in a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon are unacceptable as they violate the country’s sovereignty. Armed clashes between members…
- Middle East
Lebanon calls on Palestinian leaders to help restore security in Lebanon’s refugee camp
Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has called on Palestinian leaders to help restore security in the Ain Al-Helweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon after armed clashes broke out there. “We…
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5 killed in clashes inside Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
Beirut: A military officer affiliated with the Palestinian Fatah Movement was assassinated by Islamist militants along with three of his bodyguards in an ambush in southern Lebanon, media reported. Abou Ashraf al-Armoushi…
