Source: L'Orient Today
Security & Justice
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Beirut Port Blast Probe Moves Closer to Indictment After 260-Page Prosecution Submission
The Beirut port blast investigation has entered a critical new phase after the Public Prosecution submitted a 260-page legal brief to judicial investigator Tarek Bitar, setting out its assessment of responsibility for the 2020 disaster and the steps it believes should precede an indictment.
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Opinion
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If there are two countries in the Middle East that are similarly entangled in the same problems and promises, they would be without a doubt Iraq and Lebanon.
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Lebanon Must Get Ready as Israel and Turkey Battle for Influence in the Levant
Last week, Israeli aircraft bombed the Abu Al Duhur air base in Syria. The Israelis initially failed to admit responsibility for the attack, but to a number of observers it was very reminiscent of the attacks in April last year against the Hama and T4 air bases. At the time, these were interpreted as an Israeli effort to prevent the Turkish military from using the bases, amid the rising regional rivalry between Israel and Turkey.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Sports
FIFA Chief to Receive Lebanese Citizenship
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
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Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
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Friday 17 December 2021 16:08:09
Fuel Prices Hiked Again
Fuel prices rose for a second time this week on Friday.
Here’s what we know:
• It has only been three days since fuel prices went up, with the last increase coming on Tuesday.
• Twenty liters of 95-octane gasoline now cost LL323,200, an increase of LL4,400 from Tuesday.
• Twenty liters of 98-octane gasoline cost LL334,400, an increase of LL4,600 from Tuesday.
• Diesel jumped by LL18,700 to reach LL357,600 per 20 liters, while household gas rose LL18,600 to reach LL312,100.
• George Brax, spokesperson for the gas station owners’ syndicate, said the price increase reflected a weakening of Lebanon’s currency, as international oil prices have not changed over the course of the week.