Lebanese News and Updates

2022-06-17 21:30:45 Beirut: On June 17, a delegation of the government of Moscow City met with Marwan Abboud, the governor of Beirut.

“The two sides discussed prospects for development of bilateral cooperation between the capitals of Russia & Lebanon. Special attention was paid to the situation of Russian compatriots in Lebanon, the promotion of the Russian language and the strengthening of interreligious ties.”

They were later received by Beirut Mayor Jamal Itani.

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2022-06-17 20:59:34 CCTV footage of an armed robbery of a motorcycle in Saint Thérèse area, Hadath a few hours ago.

For the last few months, robberies have increased sharply during the night but currently on the rise during the day. Open / Comment

2022-06-17 20:45:16 ​DPR Head Denis Pushilin:

At SPIEF the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Iranian Trading House Farnush Trading signed an agreement that will enhance development of trade and economic ties between our Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

It is important for us that within the framework of the agreement work will be carried out to help restore the infrastructure of the Republic and ensure food supplies.

Iran intends to supply us with construction and fruit and vegetable products. Our producers plan to export rolled metal products, cast iron, fertilizers, steel-rope products, products of coal engineering enterprises, tunneling systems.

The Donetsk People's Republic has a new partner today. Despite any obstacles, our international economic ties are expanding.

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2022-06-17 19:23:07 Correction: It turns out Amos Hochstein' picture is of a Scottish clothing, and not a Masonic one.

Sorry for the mistake. Open / Comment

2022-06-17 18:31:04 A fire broke out in the forest of perennial pines in a valley between the town of Kafarami and Gabon, in Aley District. Open / Comment

2022-06-17 17:47:51  The Lebanese minister of energy and his Egyptian counterpart will meet next week to sign the agreement to sell Lebanon electricity.

Supposedly, this will provide Lebanon with 8 extra hours of electricity but at the expensive of a sharp increase in fees after lifting the subsidy.

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2022-06-17 15:34:15 Hezbullah Media Relations Liaison, Muhamad Afif, during the celebration of founding Islamic Resistance-Hezbullah:

"We are marking the 40th year so the people of Lebanon know that an entire generation has left the joys of life to achieve freedom, dignity and true sovereignty." Open / Comment

2022-06-17 15:21:47 Clashes resumed in Akkar, after a brief halt.

CCTV footage from yesterday where 3 uninvolved individuals were injured. Open / Comment

2022-06-17 14:53:27 In a statement, the IDF says "there is no fear of major intelligence leak".

Unlike previous incidents, the military phrased it as "no major leak", not "no fear of intelligence leak". (Cope) Open / Comment

2022-06-17 14:38:17 Israeli satellite intelligence imagery firm shows the rapid progress in rebuilding the runaways at Damascus airport, Syria. Open / Comment