Source: L'Orient Today
Security & Justice
Clashes Erupt Between Lebanese Army and Armed Syrians at Illegal Border Crossing
Clashes broke out on Friday between the Lebanese Army and armed Syrian individuals in the Maaraboun border area, following the military’s efforts to close an illegal crossing.
Friday, January 3, 2025
Security Tensions at Beirut Airport as Iranian Delegation Blocks Inspection of Mahan Air Flight
An Iranian delegation aboard an Iranian Air Mahan flight from Tehran, which had landed at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport, attempted to prevent Lebanese security officials from inspecting the plane, as reported by the Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar on Thursday.
Friday, January 3, 2025
Opinion
What Does a Possible Pax Americana Mean for Lebanon in 2025?
Lebanon may not be the centre of attention for many countries in the Middle East or internationally these days, despite the recent conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. However, it will be at the heart of the geopolitical changes that have swept throughout the Levant. Whatever happens regionally – polarisation, conflict or reconciliation – tends to be reflected in Lebanon in a concentrated way.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
US Treasury Hacked: Are China and the US Stepping Up their Cyberwar?
The United States Department of the Treasury on Monday blamed China for breaching its network and gaining access to information that includes unclassified documents.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Sports
Paulo Fonseca Confirms He’s Been Fired by AC Milan with Sergio Conceicao Lined up to Replace Him
Paulo Fonseca has been fired by AC Milan, the coach confirmed in the early hours of Monday morning as he left the San Siro stadium following a 1-1 draw with Roma.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith Deal Helps Shape NBA Trade Market
The Los Angeles Lakers made their long-awaited splash on the trade market Sunday, sending D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Wednesday 19 January 2022 10:31:59
New Prices Released by the Energy Ministry Show a Slight Increase in the Cost of Fuel
New fuel prices, updated by the Energy Ministry for the second day in a row on Wednesday, show a slight increase in the prices of gasoline, diesel and cooking gas.
Here’s what we know:
• The price of 20 liters of 95-octane and 98-octane gasoline increased by LL200, reaching LL362,600 and LL374,600 respectively.
• Diesel fuel increased by LL1,000 and now costs LL333,600. The price of a tank of cooking gas also rose by LL800 to LL291,800.
