BEIRUT — The Military Tribunal has acquitted businessman Maroun Sakr, an ally of the Lebanese Forces (LF), of "trading ammonium nitrate for the purpose of manufacturing explosives,"...
After six years of waiting, including two unsuccessful attempts, the public utility Electricité du Liban (EDL) has finally managed to find a candidate to renovate its headquarters, which was...
SOUTH LEBANON — Lebanese authorities organized the return of residents to Zawtar Gharbieh on Friday afternoon in the Nabatieh district, a town that is part of the second "pilot zone"...
Five medieval castles in south Lebanon's Jabal Amel region were inscribed Friday on UNESCO's World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger during the World Heritage...
This week, the kingdom appeared to have achieved one of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) longest-standing strategic objectives: reaching a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with...
Lebanese dwellers in the capital know that, come summertime, it's tough to find things to do in the searing heat. L'Orient Today highlights standout cultural sanctuaries for evenings well...
For the shortcrust pastry: Rub the butter with the flour, powdered sugar, zaatar, and salt. Once you have a texture resembling sand, add the eggs gradually. Roll the dough out between two...
The collapse of Turkey’s main opposition party has unfolded in several acts over the past year. The latest developments may mark its definitive downfall. On Tuesday, former Republican People’s...
President Joseph Aoun met Friday with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and several members of his government, two days after returning from the United States and his meeting with U.S. President Donald...
Iran's military said Friday it carried out drone strikes on several U.S. military facilities and bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for the latest U.S. attacks on the Islamic...
Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed near a Palestinian village on Friday in a confrontation that added to a growing toll over recent weeks as Israeli settler violence has...
The U.S.-led coalition shot down five drones Friday over Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region, which hosts U.S. forces and has been targeted several times since the resumption of...
Novelist Salman Rushdie testified Thursday at the federal terrorism trial of the man who tried to kill him in a knife attack at a New York cultural center in 2022. Hadi Matar, a 28-year-old...
It was, above all, Joseph Aoun's moment. Welcomed by his American counterpart to the White House in a friendly atmosphere and facing a barrage of questions from reporters, the president saw the...
For the shallots: Slice the shallots into rounds (preferably with a mandoline). Heat the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until everything is well dissolved. Pour it over the shallots. Place...
21:16 Beirut Time Israeli demolitions in Mais al-Jabal The Israeli army has carried out demolitions in the village of Mais al-Jabal (Marjyoun), reports our correspondent in southern...
She no longer remembers how she got to Baalbeck. Bus or car? Did she spend the night there or head back to Beirut after the show? The details of the journey have faded over time. But one image...
When soccer player Erling Haaland feels physical discomfort, he doesn't necessarily turn to the medical staff at his Manchester City team. For several years, the Norwegian striker has also...
Anti-Iran and Israeli hawks denounced it as a giveaway. The memorandum of understanding signed by the American and Iranian presidents on June 17 was, in their eyes, a major concession to the...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Friday, July 24, 2026 Some key things to watch today:11 a.m. Press conference launching the "Exploring Qobeiyat" festival...
تبحث الصحافية العراقية أماني الحسن في العلاقة بين التخطيط الحضاري واقصاء النساء من الفضاء العام. عرفتْ أقدامي مدنًا جنوبية عدة تجولتُ في بضعها، فيما لم يسمح لي معظمها بالتجول. وفي كل مرة، وقبل أن...
Hezbollah seeks a broader disarmament deal; Israel rejects withdrawal from south Lebanon; parliament passes general amnesty law: Everything you need to know this Thursday 
