Lebanon to US: Hezbollah Arms Move to North Litani Region if Israel Pulls Back from South

Lebanon has formally proposed a trade-off to the United States: Israel withdraws from Lebanese territory, and in return, Hezbollah will pull its heavy weapons to north of the Litani River, a senior Lebanese official told Asharq Al-Awsat. US...

Lebanon says 1 killed, 25 wounded in strikes as Israel blames death on Hezbollah arms

Lebanon’s health ministry said a woman was killed and 25 other people wounded in Israeli strikes Friday in the country’s south, while the Israeli military blamed Hezbollah munitions for the death. Israel has kept up regular strikes on Lebanon,...

Lebanon raises minimum wage to LBP 28 million

Musk calls president Aoun over Lebanon communication, internet  sector  

BEIRUT – Billionaire businessman Elon Musk and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke by phone to discuss making elements of Musk’s sprawling business empire available in Lebanon, a statement from Aoun’s office said on Thursday. The statement said...

Lebanese Officials Deplore Israeli Aggression on South Lebanon: Aoun Urges International Action

President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, on Friday condemned the Israeli military escalation targeting the Nabatieh and Iqlim Al-Tuffah regions and endangering civilians, denouncing what he described as “Israel’s continued violation of...

Weekend CartoonShadi's take on Elon Musk's interest in Lebanon

In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday...

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist in Kounine in south Lebanon

Lebanon says one dead, 11 wounded in Israeli strike in south

Lebanon's health ministry said a woman was killed and 11 other people were wounded in an Israeli strike in the country's south, despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. "The Israel enemy strike on an apartment in Nabatiyeh led to a...

Lebanon next? Elon Musk calls Lebanese president as Starlink eyes new market

Report by Ghida Fayad, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian This is not a rumor: "Tech king" Elon Musk has called Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. So why did he call? The call came two weeks after a delegation from Starlink visited Lebanon and...

Lebanon scrambles to finalize response to US plan on Hezbollah arms and border deal — here’s what we know

Report by Yazbek Wehbe, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian A committee of advisers appointed by Lebanon’s president, parliament speaker, and prime minister is drafting a comprehensive response to U.S. proposals. These include the disarmament...

Lebanon's fuel prices see a significant increase

On Friday, June 27, 2025, the price of 95 octane increased by LBP 13,000, and that of 98 octane fuel rose by LBP 14,000, diesel increased by LBP 29,000, while gas prices remained unchanged. The current prices for hydrocarbon derivatives are as...

Lebanon's Central Bank denies lifting banking secrecy on corruption suspects

Banque du Liban issued a statement on Friday denying reports that it had unilaterally lifted banking secrecy and reopened accounts belonging to individuals previously accused of corruption. The statement clarified that the decision in question did...

Lebanese Health Ministry: Death toll from Israeli airstrikes rises to one dead, 21 wounded

Lebanese Health Ministry: Death toll from Israeli airstrikes rises to one dead, 21 wounded [Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:06:33 +0300] Beirut – Saba: The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon rose to one dead and 21 wounded on Friday, in a...

Lebanon police slowly continue to investigation murder of pregnant woman Reagan Wilson

LEBANON — Lebanon police investigators said their investigation was moving slowly into the murder of a pregnant woman. Someone shot and killed 21-year-old Reagan Wilson on June 5th in the 700 block of North Adams Street. Her baby was delivered but...

Lebanon says 1 dead, 11 wounded in Israeli strike in south

Lebanon says 1 dead, 11 wounded in Israeli strike in south BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Lebanon's health ministry said a woman was killed and 11 other people were wounded in an Israeli strike in the country's south, despite a...

Lebanon says 1 dead, 20 wounded in Israeli strikes in south

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said a woman was killed and 20 other people were wounded in Israeli strikes Friday in the country’s south, as Israel’s military said some raids targeted Hezbollah sites. Israel has kept up regular strikes on...

Lacroix confirms the role of United Nations peacekeeping in Lebanon and Syria

Jean-Pierre Lacroix informed journalists of his recent visit to the two countries before Security advice Meetings on the extension of the mandates of the provisional force of the United Nations in Lebanon (Unifil) and the strength of the United...

Lebanon: One civilian killed and several wounded in Israeli attacks on Nabatiyeh

2025-06-27T11:00:07+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Nabatiyeh One civilian was killed and 11 others wounded when an Israeli drone strike hit a residential building in Nabatieh Province, southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Ministry...

Lacroix upholds role of UN peacekeeping in Lebanon and Syria

Jean-Pierre Lacroix briefed journalists on his recent visit to the two countries ahead of Security Council meetings on the extension of the mandates of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the...

Is Lebanon back on the tourist map? Bustling airport, beach-ready coast

Lebanon reported a surprising uptick in tourism activity in recent weeks, with Beirut’s international airport posting its highest number of arrivals for May since 2019. According to new data, nearly 300,000 people entered the country last month,...