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A Former Lebanese Economy Minister Is Arrested on Corruption Charges

Corruption · Beirut

A Former Lebanese Economy Minister Is Arrested on Corruption Charges

54% Left coverage: 13 sources

BEIRUT (AP) — A former Lebanese Cabinet minister has been arrested and charged after an investigation into alleged financial crimes, judicial and security officials told The Associated Press. Former Economy Minister Amin Salam was detained after a three-hour interrogation about illegal use of ministry funds and use of suspicious contracts. The three judicial officials and […]See the Story

Lebanon’s prime minister hails success in staying out of Iran-Israel

Hezbollah · Beirut

Lebanon’s prime minister hails success in staying out of Iran-Israel

Coverage: 2 sources

BEIRUT: During an official visit to Qatar on Tuesday, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed the fact that his country had managed to avoid being pulled into the conflict between Iran and Israel that began on June 13. When he met the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Salam hailed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran announced on Monday, and See the Story

World Bank approves over $1 billion for projects in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq

World Bank · Beirut

World Bank approves over $1 billion for projects in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

BEIRUT (AP) — The World Bank said Wednesday it approved over $1 billion dollars for infrastructure and reconstruction projects in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.See the Story

Interior Design Students Honor the Past by Designing the Future

The second edition of the Vick Vanlian Interior Design Awards, held from June 12 to 23, 2025, at the School of Architecture and Design (SArD) Art Gallery, Beirut campus, continued the legacy of celebrating distinction in design while honoring the memory of the late LAU alumnus Vick Vanlian (BS ’00).Established by the Vanlian family in collaboration with SArD, the exhibition aims to recognize work by graduating interior design students and showca…Beirut · Beirut Read Article

Qatar's Interest in Lebanon: From electricity... to Reconstruction

An informed source revealed to Al-Anbaa Online that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's visit to Qatar was "successful by all standards, in terms of form and content." The source pointed out that there is significant Qatari interest in Lebanon, through its willingness to provide assistance in the electricity sector, and to supply Lebanon with fuel to provide electricity during the summer in the short term. In the medium term, there are projects related…Beirut · Beirut Read Article

Two Employees Steal $75,000 From a Company in Achrafieh and Are Arrested by the Beirut Judicial Police.

This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more exclusive news and reports, visit our website. The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces - Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Within the framework of the ongoing work carried out by the Internal Security Forces units to combat crimes across Lebanese territory and arrest their perpetrators, and based on a complaint received by the Beirut Judicial Detachme…Beirut · Beirut Read Article

The Eighth Edition of the Karama Beirut Human Rights Film Festival Kicks Off Under the Slogan "Remember."

This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more exclusive news and reports, visit our website. The United Nations Information Centre in Beirut announced in a statement, “The eighth edition of the Karama-Beirut Human Rights Film Festival will kick off at 7 pm on Friday, the 27th of this month, at the Sunflower Theater in Tayouneh, Beirut, under the theme “Remember.” The statement indicated that “Ma3mal 961-Arts Association is organizi…Beirut · Beirut Read Article

LAU’s 100th Commencement Continues With Beirut Class of 2025

Over two consecutive days, June 20 and 21, LAU’s Beirut campus pulsed with celebration as the Class of 2025 prepared to turn the page on one chapter and begin another. Beaming with pride, the jubilant graduates were met with cheers from their families, friends, and faculty who had supported them every step of the way.Much like the Byblos commencement held earlier that week, the Beirut ceremonies carried special significance as part of LAU’s 100t…Beirut · Beirut Read Article

Wadad Halwani: Mourning, Memory and Movement

For 50 years, LAU’s Arab Institute for Women (AiW) has stood at the crossroads of gender justice and social engagement. It has consistently advocated for challenging the structures that perpetuate oppression, both in academia and grassroots movements, by highlighting the lived realities of women across the Arab world.As part of a series of events marking its 50th anniversary, the AiW turned the spotlight on transformative leader, activist and fo…Beirut · Beirut Read Article

Israel-Iran War? Lebanon Celebrates with Parties

Against the backdrop of Operation "Am Kalavi", Beirut appears to be distancing itself from the conflict • Young people were filmed dancing at a pool party in view of the Iranian missilesWar · Beirut Read Article

A Man with No Criminal Record Carried Out More than 20 Pickpocketing and Fraud Operations in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. The Information Branch Puts an End to His Criminal Career!

This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more exclusive news and reports, visit our website. The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces - Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily monitoring carried out by various Internal Security Forces units to combat theft and pickpocketing in various Lebanese regions, the Information Division received information about an unknown individual carryin…Beirut · Beirut Read Article

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