Beirut: Lebanon on Wednesday condemned Israel’s “systematic destruction” in the country’s south as a violation of international law, as Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that his country’s military was “destroying all the houses” in the area…
Beirut: Lebanon’s parliament Wednesday passed a controversial general amnesty law, a day after a majority of legislators voted to formally abolish the death penalty. Lawmakers who backed the bill describe it as a step toward correcting past overreach …
Beirut: Lebanese newspapers on August 13, 2026, have focused on significant legislative and regional developments, with headlines reflecting a mix of political deals and ongoing tensions with Israel. An-Nahar highlights a legislative-political deal th…
Beirut: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam chaired a Cabinet session at the Grand Serail, attended by Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri and several other ministers, excluding Defense Minister Michel Menassa and Education Minister Rima Karami. Presidency Direc…
Beirut: The embassies of Canada, Finland, and the United Kingdom, as part of the Media Freedom Coalition, have expressed their support for Lebanon’s newly adopted media law. This law marks a significant development in updating the nation’s media frame…
