Beirut Port director says port committed to preserving national archive and cultural heritage

Beirut Port Chairman and Director General Omar Itani affirmed the port’s commitment to actively supporting national cultural initiatives and preserving Lebanon’s historical heritage. He noted that he had previously discussed this initiative during...

23 young leaders complete Arab Youth Technology Fellowship

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter The Arab Youth Center has successfully concluded the fourth edition of its “Arab Youth Technology Fellowship,” graduating 23 promising young leaders from eight Arab nations. In a ceremony at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu...

Bulletin: U. of Dubai Starts $27 Million Fund for Deep Tech, AI Startups; Workshop Presents Ideas for Reform in Palestine

News of the Arab Region: U. of Dubai Starts $27 Million Fund for Deep Tech, AI Startups The University of Dubai has announced the launch of the “Dubai Tech X Fund”, which will dedicate AED 100 million ($27.2 million U.S.) to supporting startups in...

Lebanon approves release of late Libyan leader’s son Hannibal Muammar Gaddafi on $11 million bail, travel ban

Beirut, Lebanon – October 17, 2025 – In a decision that has ignited fresh debates over justice, historical grievances, and international relations, Lebanese judicial authorities approved the conditional release of Hannibal Muammar Gaddafi, the...

Lebanon accuses Israel of striking excavators, bulldozers used in reconstruction

BEIRUT, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Local officials and residents say Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have destroyed hundreds of excavators and bulldozers used for civilian reconstruction, raising concerns over delays in rebuilding nearly a year...

Israel’s attacks in Lebanon kill one and wound seven; Democrats block $852 billion in defense spending; John Bolton indicted

Head of Gaza Health Ministry says 170,000 wounded Palestinians urgently need multiple surgeries, while Israel restricts the inflow of all aid to Gaza. France, the U.K., and the United States are finalizing a UN Security Council Resolution to...

United Nations Security Council Backs Lebanon's Sovereignty Push Amid Fragile Ceasefire with Israel

United Nations Headquarters, New York – October 17, 2025 In a unanimous statement issued on Friday, the United Nations Security Council threw its weight behind the Lebanese government's renewed commitments to assert full sovereignty over its...

Factories burn with millions in losses: Israeli strikes paralyze reconstruction in South Lebanon

Report by Edmond Sassine, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi Little remains of the asphalt and concrete plants in the town of Sinai in Nabatieh, only ruins and wreckage. What is certain now is that the Israeli army is systematically destroying...

Türkiye condemns Israel’s 'unacceptable' strikes in Lebanon

Türkiye’s parliament speaker on Friday strongly condemned Israel’s overnight airstrikes in southern Lebanon, calling them “absolutely unacceptable” and vowing continued solidarity with the Lebanese people as regional tensions intensify. "Israel’s...

Science Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer How to catch Orionid Meteor Shower at peak viewing time

It’s almost impossible to predict a good showing for a meteor shower, during which scores of meteors are visible streaking across the nighttime sky. But this month’s Orionid Meteor Shower might be your best bet for a strong shooting star show in...

Türkiye condemns Israel's strikes on Lebanon, expresses solidarity with its people

ISTANBUL Türkiye on Friday condemned Israel’s overnight strikes in southern Lebanon, describing the attacks as “absolutely unacceptable” and reaffirming its solidarity with the Lebanese people amid ongoing regional tensions. “Israel’s aggression...

Lebanon celebrates Chief Rodondi’s retirement after 40 years of service

LEBANON, Ore. - Lebanon Fire Chief Joseph Rodondi is retiring after a remarkable 40-year career in the fire service, according to Lebanon Fire District officials. The Lebanon Fire District Board of Directors has appointed Division Chief John Tacy...

Lebanon City Hall Repairs Desperately Needed; Inspection Explained

By Zachary Daum [email protected] A professional inspection of Lebanon City Hall has revealed serious structural, electrical, and plumbing problems throughout the building, raising concerns about the facility’s safety and long-term viability....

Philly detectives are solving homicides at the highest rate in 40 years as violence plummets and tech improves

Philadelphia police are solving homicides at the highest rate in recent memory, arresting suspected killers at a pace not seen since the early 1980s as violence in the city plummets to near-historic lows and as the technology used to solve crimes...

Deal for release of Syrians detained in Lebanese jails inches closer

Beirut and Damascus are inching closer to a deal under which most of the Syrians detained in Lebanese jails would be transferred to their homeland, a judicial source told The National. The issue of the thousands of Syrian prisoners held in Lebanon...

Trump says ‘disarm’ Hezbollah – Beirut says ‘contain’ Hezbollah

In his speech before Knesset, President Trump hailed Lebanon, saying its government is on its way to disarming Hezbollah and choosing peace with Israel. While the Lebanese effort looks real, Beirut has made it clear that disarming the pro-Iran...

Psychometric Validation of the Arabic Version of the Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS) Among Lebanese Young Adults

Abdallah Chahine,1 Ecem Yakın,2 Diana Malaeb,3 Rabih Hallit,1,4,5 Sahar Obeid,6 Souheil Hallit,1,7,8 Feten Fekih-Romdhane9,10 1School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon; 2Center for Studies...

CIFAL Lebanon Hosts Workshop On Strengthening Project Impact Through Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, And Learning

Beirut, Lebanon – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Lebanon ( CIFAL Lebanon ), an affiliated training centre of UNITAR, is pleased to present a workshop titled ” Strengthening Project Impact through Monitoring,...

UNTCC Chiefs Conclave showcases India’s technological prowess and cultural heritage in advancing global peacekeeping

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave, hosted by the Indian Army in New Delhi from 14 to 16 October, continued on Wednesday with the Chiefs witnessing an Integrated New Age...

Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: October 6–12, 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between October 6 and October 12, 2025. Activities intensified last week relative to a trend over the previous month, with several targeted killings...