Lebanon’s Interior Minister in the caretaker government, Bassam Al Mawlawi, stated that the assassination of Pascal Sleiman, the coordinator of the Lebanese Forces Party, sparked anti-Syrian violence and heightened political tensions among Lebanese. During a press conference after meeting with security and military officials, Mawlawi highlighted a rise in crimes committed by Syrians, noting that approximately 35% of detainees in Lebanon prisons are Syrian citizens. He stressed the necessity of limiting the Syrian presence in Lebanon and reiterated his instructions to security forces to strict ..read more

After over three decades since the bombings in Buenos Aires that targeted both the Israeli embassy and a Jewish community center, an Argentine court made a significant announcement on Thursday. In a notable ruling, obtained by The Associated Press, Argentina’s Highest Criminal Court, the Court of Cassation, disclosed a breakthrough in the ongoing pursuit of justice for the 1994 bombing of the Jewish community center. According to reports from International media, the court squarely placed the responsibility for these attacks on Iran, designating it as a “terrorist state”. It concluded that Ir ..read more

A Lebanese man named Mohammed Ibrahim Suroor, aged 57 was discovered dead in Beit Meri, Mount Lebanon, after being reported missing since the previous Thursday. Suroor, a current exchanger involved in financial transactions, had been placed on the US sanctions list for his purported role in facilitating the transfer of funds from Iran, via Hezbollah, to Palestinian factions in Gaza. He disappeared while returning from a currency exchange shop in Beit Meri after completing a financial transfer. Initial efforts to determine his whereabouts focused on tracking his phone, which ultimately led to ..read more

Unidentified individuals set fire to a Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) ambulance parked in Bayssour Town, Aley, City, Mount Lebanon Governorate. This incident comes after an attack on the SSNP headquarters in the Jdita area the previous day, where the perpetrators raised the flag of the Lebanese Forces party. According to reports, an incendiary device was thrown at the party’s headquarters in an attempt to ignite a fire. In response, the SSNP issued a statement accusing certain individuals in Lebanon of exploiting a recent theft and murder incident to sow discord and undermine the resi ..read more

In the 38th Forbes’ World’s Billionaires list detailing the globe’s most affluent individuals for 2024, Lebanon boasted six individuals on the list, with a collective net worth reaching $11.8 billion. Prime Minister Najib Mikati was leading the Lebanese contingent, and also the co-founder of M1 Investment Company, whose wealth was estimated at $2.8 billion, securing him the eighth regional spot and the 1187th globally. Taha Mikati, another co-founder of M1 Investment Company, followed closely, with an identical net worth of $2.8 billion, placing him ninth regionally and 1187th globally. Addit ..read more

The Lebanese Forces Coordinator Pascal Sleiman was found dead in Syria, after being kidnapped near the village of Hakel yesterday around 3 PM. The information provided to LBCI revealed that Sleiman’s body was discovered inside Syrian territory and the Lebanese military intelligence is working with the Lebanese Red Cross to retrieve the body. The Army command provided an update on the situation, stating that the Army Intelligence Directorate has made significant progress in the case. Through interrogation, it was uncovered that Sleiman was killed by the perpetrators during their attempt to ste ..read more

In Lebanon, the unique blend of geography and climate allows for an extraordinary experience where individuals can enjoy both skiing and swimming on the same day. This remarkable feature distinguishes Lebanon and adds to its allure as a destination. During specific months, typically transitioning from Winter to Spring, Ski enthusiasts can relish the thrill of hitting the slopes in the crisp morning air. Then, as the day unfolds and temperatures rise, they can seamlessly transition to soaking up the sun at one of Lebanon’s beaches. Recently, a viral video circulating on social media captured t ..read more

Minister of Education, Abbas Al-Halabi, announced that the Cabinet has agreed to replace the existing “Brevet” certificate with a new test, to be conducted jointly by private and public schools. “I am pleased to inform the students that the Cabinet has approved the decree prepared by the Ministry of Education to replace the ninth-grade certificate exam with a unified national test administered by both public and private schools…” the minister stated. According to Al-Halabi, the Ministry of Education will take charge of formulating the exam questions, supervising the examination process, setti ..read more

Pascale Sleiman, the Lebanese Forces Coordinator in the Jbeil region, was kidnapped around 5 pm near the village of Hakel within this region. According to reports, four armed individuals forcefully took Sleiman after blocking the road while he was returning from a condolence visit. They were driving a white Subaru car at the Lahfad intersection leading to Mayfouk and Hakel road. A WhatsApp voice note was shared by Pascale’s friend who was on the phone with him during the kidnapping. He recounts hearing Pascale begging for his life saying he has children, not to shoot him. Security services in ..read more

In April, Lebanon joins the global observance of Autism Acceptance Month, beginning with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, recognized by the United Nations. This year, the National Autism Center (NAC) initiated its thirteenth annual nationwide campaign, “Lebanon Unites Around Autism.” The campaign symbolized unity with the image of “The Blue Sea of Lebanon”, representing resilience and positivity in the face of challenges, and a caption “Keber el Bahr mn Hebkon” which means “we love you as vast as the sea.” Rima Frangieh, the head of NAC, emphasized the organization’s commitment to suppo ..read more