LEBANON. MORE THAN ONE PERSPECTIVE.INDEPENDENT VIEW · AD FREE
lebaneseinsiderTHE BIGGER PICTURE
العربية
LEBANON • MULTIPLE SOURCES

Lebanon news

The headlines. The context. Every source in view.

34/43sources collected
53696reports collected
39179stories in this feed
Search, archive & filters
ORIGINAL REPORTING

Arabic originals are included and clearly labelled. English translations appear when available.

38156 in English · 1023 original-language stories

Latest coverage

Last collected · Beirut time

More headlines

Multiple perspectives • No ads
PoliticsTranslated

Makhfoud: Prepare for what is more dangerous and worse

MTV Lebanon: The head of the Change Movement, lawyer Elie Mahfoud, wrote on his account on the “X” platform: “In light of the serious information about the militia’s security and military activities, turning a blind eye is no longer acceptable and laxity is unjustified.. What is happening is not something that can be ignored, but rather a deviation that threatens the state and security…”

PoliticsTranslated

New sanctions on Lebanese politicians… When will they be imposed?

MTV Lebanon: Information reported by Al-Liwaa newspaper noted that there is “an intention to impose new U.S. sanctions targeting Lebanese politicians, under the pretext that they are obstructing the disarmament of “Hezbollah.” The new U.S. sanctions, if imposed, could also target judges and security or military officials,” explaining that “the sanctions will not be imposed…

PoliticsTranslated

Jumblatt calls for dialogue in dead time

CH23: The call for dialogue has remained a constant in the statements of former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt, on the grounds that it is “a necessity” and that “dialogue is the only way with Hezbollah,” especially since we are in “dead time.” Therefore, it is “necessary to seek domestic understandings,” according to sources who indicated…

WorldTranslated

Will Washington attack Tehran within 96 hours?

Ad-Diyar: Amid the diplomatic talks, CNN reported that U.S. forces in the Middle East are ready to launch new attacks that could be wide-ranging against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump. According to the network’s report, which was based on U.S. officials it did not identify…

EconomyTranslated

Discussion of the 2027 budget begins in Parliament… the “Ogero” union announces an open-ended strike

Lebanon 24: The parliamentary Finance Committee began holding its sessions dedicated to discussing the draft budget for 2027. After the first session, Finance and Budget Committee Chairman Ibrahim Kanaan affirmed that the government deserves credit for submitting the draft within the constitutional deadline, while stressing his rejection of imposing new fees and taxes amid the recession…

WorldTranslated

Field pressures, Israeli threats and reports of readiness for imminent fighting... Jumblatt: “Rubio’s path” will lead nowhere

Lebanon 24: Lebanon featured militarily in the large-scale maneuvers that the occupation army concluded yesterday along the southern border and in the center. Four military divisions took part: the 98th, 96th, 210th and the West Bank Division. They included simulations of a surprise attack and a ground and aerial infiltration, alongside testing the forces’ ability to defend against…

EconomyTranslated

Tehran succeeds in placing Lebanon on the negotiating table

Ad-Diyar: According to diplomatic circles, Tehran succeeded in placing the Lebanese file on the negotiating table as an integral part of the file on ending the war in the region. The Iranians took advantage of the Saudi delegation’s presence in Tehran, given that they are an active party on the Lebanese scene, as well as the Turks, to stress that Lebanon cannot…

PoliticsTranslated

Heightened domestic alert, and Israeli election results do not dispel the risk of war… Ministerial sources: Hezbollah’s pledge is not enough to allay fears

Lebanon 24: Lebanon is entering a new phase of political stagnation amid the Israeli elections, without harboring great illusions about what their results may bring. Political assessments indicate that changing faces in Tel Aviv does not necessarily mean a change in the security and military approach, and that Israeli policy toward…

SportsTranslated

Mbappé narrowly misses out on the Ballon d'Or

Ad-Diyar: French star Kylian Mbappé, of Real Madrid, came close to winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, but had to settle for second place behind Englishman Harry Kane, despite topping the scoring charts in La Liga, the Champions League and the World Cup during the season. The French website "Foot Mercato" reported that…

Would Lebanon Suffer More if Eisenkot Wins?

MTV Lebanon: A source familiar with the matter told Nidaa Al-Watan that Lebanon is watching the Israeli elections with caution and anticipation, awaiting the results.The source noted that the outcome has direct implications for Lebanon, even though…

WorldTranslated

Restricted parliamentary authorization for Sisi: No fighting inside Yemen

CH23: After nearly a week of postponement and three sessions of debate, the Egyptian House of Representatives voted yesterday, by a two-thirds majority, in favor of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s decision to send forces on defensive missions to Saudi Arabia. The text of the parliamentary approval repeated what the «National Defense Council» had previously approved, namely authorizing the president…

WorldTranslated2 outlets

US State Department to “Nidaa Al Watan”: Relying on Iran to disarm “Hezbollah” entrenches its role in Lebanon

Nidaa Al Watan: A spokesperson for the US State Department told “Nidaa Al Watan” today, Tuesday: “In keeping with his long record, former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt will do and say whatever serves Walid Jumblatt’s interests, with little regard for principles, his popular base, or his country’s future.” He added:…

The international force’s mission under scrutiny

MTV Lebanon: Peacekeeping forces consist of a group of military personnel, civilians and police officers deployed by the United Nations under a Security Council resolution to assist any country experiencing conflicts; and to help it transition from war to peace. They are distinguished by wearing blue helmets. The force’s composition…

EconomyTranslated

Here is what appeared in the local newspapers’ inside stories

Al Anbaa: Lebanese people complain that their mobile phones, some of which they bought nearly five years ago from shops in Beirut, have stopped working. This places responsibility for paying customs duties on the traders, not the buyer, who was not informed of the matter. They asked whether they would benefit from a special amnesty because of the passage of time. They are suffering…

What is the fate of the negotiations with the “International Monetary Fund”?

MTV Lebanon: The newspaper "Al-Liwaa" quoted a parliamentary source as saying that "Finance Minister Yassine Jaber informed MPs on the Finance and Budget Committee that the presidential challenge to the banking restructuring law had not affected the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, pausing at the provisions of the financial and administrative reforms…"

SportsTranslated2 outlets

Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or (video)

CH23: England's Harry Kane, Bayern Munich star, has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, presented by France Football magazine, after an outstanding season in which he delivered impressive performances both individually and as part of the team. Harry Kane's triumph in football's most prestigious award came after strong competition with some of the most prominent…

SecurityTranslated

National News Agency: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the towns of Mansouri and Majdal Zoun this morning

LBCI: 0 min National News Agency: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the towns of Mansouri and Majdal Zoun this morning * To protect intellectual property rights, please do not copy more than 20 percent of the news content, and mention the name of the LBCI website and attach a hyperlink to the article, under penalty of prosecution…

YOUR NEWS, YOUR PACE

Stay in the picture.

Choose the updates that matter to you. No account needed.