PoliticsTranslated
Lebanon Debate Exclusive
Lebanon Debate: The parliamentary elections’ timing is at stake... Waddah al-Sadiq will vote with it…
LEBANON • MULTIPLE SOURCES
Lebanon news
The headlines. The context. Every source in view.
Search, archive & filters
ORIGINAL REPORTING
Arabic originals are included and clearly labelled. English translations appear when available.
22903 in English · 562 original-language storiesLatest coverage
Last collected · Beirut timeMore headlines
Multiple perspectives • No ads
SecurityTranslated
Arrest of a burglar who targeted a home in the town of Bqerqasha
IMLebanon: Following a break-in at a home in the town of Bqerqasha – Bsharri District, in which an amount of gold and valuable belongings worth a total of more than 80 thousand US dollars were stolen, patrols from the North Investigations Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit began field and intelligence-gathering procedures…
PoliticsHeadline report
Likud calls on “Zionist parties” not to cooperate with Arab parties and rejects replacing the Knesset speaker
MTV Lebanon: Likud calls on “Zionist parties” not to cooperate with Arab parties and rejects replacing the Knesset…
A project linking Beirut to its port… with the capital’s residents at the heart of the plan
Lebanon Debate: A project linking Beirut to its port… with the capital’s residents at the heart…
German minister meets President Aoun on official visit to Lebanon
Naharnet: German Federal Minister Reem Alabali Radovan met Thursday with President Joseph Aoun after she arrived in Lebanon for an official visit "to reaffirm Germany's solidarity with the Lebanese people and its continued commitment to the…
/file/attachments/2411/31495203-f028-4dd9-b993-7ac941f64478_v3_787923.jpeg)
PoliticsTranslated
After 94.4% of the votes have been counted... Netanyahu’s camp gets 53 seats and the opposition 48 seats
Ad-Diyar: The results of counting the “double envelopes,” the final stage of counting votes in the twenty-sixth Knesset election, showed that the Likud party, headed by Benjamin Netanyahu, received the highest share of these votes. The Israeli election committee also announced that Netanyahu’s camp had won 53 seats and the opposition…
Security Forces: Arrest of a Home Burglar in Bqerqasha
National News Agency: National News Agency - The following statement was issued by the Internal Security Forces Directorate General - Public Relations Division: “As part of the ongoing efforts made by the Internal Security Forces to combat theft crimes and pursue their perpetrators, and following a burglary at a home in the town of Bqerqasha, Bsharri District, involving forced entry…”
EconomyTranslated
The dollar awaits decisions from Europe and Japan after U.S. interest rates were held steady
Ad-Diyar: The dollar was steady on Thursday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, as expected, while indicating that upcoming inflation data will affect future monetary policy decisions,…
PoliticsOriginal Arabic
امال شحادة: اعتقال 4 ناشطين في القائمة العربية الموحدة برئاسة منصور عباس بتهمة استخدام اموال قطر لرشوة الناخبين والتصويت للقائمة ليرتفع بذلك عدد الموقوفين في القضية الى 7 ما سيؤثر على نتائج الانتخابات اذا ما اتخذ قرار بالغاء اصوات القائمة المذكورة
LBCI: 0 min امال شحادة: اعتقال 4 ناشطين في القائمة العربية الموحدة برئاسة منصور عباس بتهمة استخدام اموال قطر لرشوة الناخبين والتصويت للقائمة ليرتفع بذلك عدد الموقوفين في القضية الى 7 ما سيؤثر على نتائج الانتخابات اذا ما اتخذ قرار بالغاء اصوات القائمة المذكورة خبر…
WorldTranslated
Israeli Ambassador: Government Formation Decisions Are Made in Tel Aviv, Not Washington
Lebanon 24: Israel’s Army Radio quoted Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, as saying that one should not count on U.S. President Donald Trump on the issue of forming the next Israeli government, stressing that “decisions are made in Tel Aviv, not in Washington.” Danon’s remarks came in response to…
U.S. Treasury Secretary: Iran cannot obtain dollars, as we are seeing funding for the Houthis, Hezbollah and Hamas decline
Lebanon Debate: U.S. Treasury Secretary: Iran cannot obtain dollars, as we are seeing funding for the Houthis, Hezbollah and Hamas decline…
EconomyTranslated
Reminder from the "Ministry of Finance" to taxpayers of the need to comply with filing deadlines
MTV Lebanon: The Ministry of Finance issued a statement reminding taxpayers of the need to comply with filing deadlines and complete their tax obligations. It said: The Ministry of Finance reminds the taxpayers concerned of the need to file returns and complete their tax obligations, the deadlines for which expire on 31/10/2026,…
PoliticsTranslated
Eisenkot: We are following the issue of suspected foreign interference in the elections
IMLebanon: Israeli Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot announced, “We are in contact with the relevant authorities regarding suspicions of foreign interference in the Israeli elections.” Eisenkot said that “the State of Israel must safeguard the integrity of the Israeli elections with the utmost vigilance,” stressing that “it must not be allowed…”
“Even if it costs us our lives”... “A day of rage” against the ruler and the system
Lebanon Debate: “Even if it costs us our lives”... “A day of rage” against the ruler…
SocietyTranslated
A new weight-loss injection outperforms Ozempic... Here are the details
Lebanon 24: The race for weight-loss injections has entered a new phase after results from an advanced clinical trial showed that the experimental drug “retatrutide” achieved weight loss of more than twice that achieved by “Ozempic,” along with greater improvement in blood sugar levels, opening the door to a new generation of obesity and diabetes treatments…
SocietyTranslated
Lebanon is under the influence of a low-pressure system accompanied by cold air masses… and rain will continue until this time
Lebanon 24: The forecasting department at the Meteorological Service of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation reported that Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin remain under the influence of a low-pressure system currently centered southwest of Turkey. It is accompanied by relatively cold air masses and brings heavy rain and active winds that occasionally strengthen, …
Eisenkot: Political parties must not be allowed to exploit the situation and influence the date of the Knesset’s opening session
Lebanon 24: Eisenkot: Political parties must not be allowed to exploit the situation and influence the date of the opening session…
PoliticsTranslated
From Intelligence to Information… Are judicial summonses against party cadres imminent?
CH23: The explosives case is entering a pivotal phase as Military Court Commissioner Judge Claude Ghanem nears completion of the investigations into the part handled by the Intelligence Directorate, according to information obtained exclusively by Al-Qarar. This development could move the case to a new judicial stage, the nature of which is linked to the findings reached…
PoliticsTranslated
Oil falls amid anticipation of peace talks and continued supply concerns
Ad-Diyar: Oil prices fell on Thursday, giving up some of the previous session’s gains, as hopes for talks eased renewed concerns over disruptions to Middle East supplies due to the escalating conflict in the region. By …
Two teens apprehended by Lebanese Army after entering Israeli-occupied village of Qantara
L'Orient Today: Lebanese army apprehended two men in Qantara after they filmed videos in the Israel-occupied village amid ongoing artillery fire and airstrikes in South…
SocietyTranslated
Amnesty Faces the Test of Implementation: The Judiciary Defuses Its Landmines
CH23: As prisoners wait to gain their freedom and their families fear that legal complications will deprive their children of the chance to benefit from the amnesty, the Lebanese judiciary has opened a process to address the issues surrounding implementation of the law following the Constitutional Council’s decision. The battle today is no longer confined to the law’s remaining in force…
WorldTranslated
Cheap loans turn against their borrowers… a shock in America!
Lebanon 24: Thousands of homeowners in the United States are facing major increases in their mortgage payments after the low fixed-rate periods they secured in recent years ended, prompting interest rates on their loans to be reviewed at a time when mortgage rates exceed 7%. It highlights…
Eisenkot: Israel must safeguard the integrity of Israeli elections with the utmost vigilance
Lebanon 24: Eisenkot: Israel must safeguard the integrity of Israeli elections with the utmost…
WorldTranslated
Netanyahu retreats but has not fallen… Who will decide the battle to form a government in Israel?
Lebanon 24: The Associated Press (AP) reported that the Israeli elections, held amid high turnout, produced no clear winner, plunging the country into political uncertainty amid the complications facing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts…
Hundreds of drones launched toward Moscow region
Naharnet: More than 600 Ukrainian drones were launched toward the Moscow region overnight, with most of them shot down, the Russian capital's mayor said early Thursday as the city hosts a Russia-Africa summit. The leaders of 22 African countries were…
PoliticsTranslated
What significance does honoring Raghi alone by the ambassadors of the Gulf states hold?
An-Nahar: The honoring of Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raghi by the Kuwaiti ambassador reflects his continued support for the Gulf Cooperation Council states in confronting the attacks…
Could US Strikes on Iran Last Several Days?
MTV Lebanon: The Associated Press quoted unnamed diplomats as saying that a potential new round of US strikes on Iran could last several days.According to the report, the United States has informed its regional allies that a new round of military…
SocietyTranslated
When will the storm system battering Lebanon subside?
An-Nahar: Find out when the storm system currently battering Lebanon will subside, along with accurate weather updates on forecasts for rain and floods in…
68 killed and tear gas in Madrid... The two-train disaster sparks public outrage
Lebanon Debate: 68 killed and tear gas in Madrid... The two-train disaster ignites…
SportsTranslated
The Sidon Sports Club celebrates its official launch
Nidaa Al Watan: The birth of a new sports club called “Sidon Sports Club” was announced in the city of Sidon, at a large celebration held in the Misbah Al-Bizri Hall in the municipal building. The event included the official announcement of the club’s launch, its administrative and founding boards, its technical staff, and its football team. The ceremony was attended by: MP…
WorldTranslated
Seoul intelligence detects the possibility of a shift in the course of dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang
Ad-Diyar: Yonhap reported on Thursday, citing South Korea’s intelligence agency, that disagreements remain between the United States and North Korea over the terms of dialogue, but the situation could change as the forum…
WorldTranslated
White House “Decorations” Ignite Verbal Clash Between Obama and Trump
Lebanon 24: Former U.S. President Barack Obama criticized the White House’s reaction yesterday, Wednesday, to his mockery of President Donald Trump’s decorations, accusing Republicans of focusing on the joke instead of addressing economic conditions and rising prices. Advertisement Obama said, during a rally…
PoliticsTranslated
Hebrew-language Walla website: Security meeting chaired by Katz today to discuss the Iranian file
Elnashra: The Israeli Walla website reported, citing military sources, that the first meeting to assess the security situation after the elections is scheduled to be held Wednesday evening, with the participation of the defense minister…
Mysterious fire near Hormuz... A ship is ablaze and the crew’s fate is unknown
Lebanon Debate: Mysterious fire near Hormuz... A ship is ablaze and the crew’s fate…
US warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes after elections
Naharnet: U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week's midterm elections in the United States — as well as the possibility that Iran…
CultureTranslated
A childhood full of activity and passion... Mona Wassef recounts the secrets of her beginnings
An-Nahar: The esteemed artist Mona Wassef revealed details of her childhood, full of activity, and her passion for swimming and reading, during the Sharjah Festival, in a spontaneous interview full of memories…