Source: L'Orient Today
Security & Justice
Israeli Army Says It Is Nearing Full Control of Bint Jbeil, Destroys Symbolic Stadium
The Israeli military said on Monday it is close to completing its capture of the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, after an intense ground and air campaign that it says has killed more than 100 fighters from the group.
Monday, April 13, 2026
Bint Jbeil Sees Intense Clashes as Israel Steps Up Air and Ground Operations
Bint Jbeil and surrounding areas in southern Lebanon are witnessing a sharp military escalation, with intensified Israeli airstrikes and ground operations unfolding amid reported attempts to assert control over the strategic town.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Opinion
Hezbollah-Israel War Tests Lebanon's Viability as a State
After every conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in the past 30 years, the Iran-backed armed Shiite group declares victory and either extends its influence over Lebanese politics, or tries to claw it back.
Friday, March 27, 2026
One American's Detention in Lebanon Exposed a Truth That Is Now Devastating an Entire Country
This last week marked the anniversary of the rescue of my late father, Amer Fakhoury, a Lebanese-born Christian, by our government from Beirut, where he had been unlawfully detained for seven months by Hezbollah. His case was not an isolated incident, but rather a revealing moment that exposed a deeper and more troubling reality within Lebanon’s political and security landscape.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Sports
PSV Lament Unnecessary Defeat in Champions League Clash at Juventus
PSV Eindhoven felt they should have taken more from Tuesday's Champions League away clash against Juventus where they conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff tie on Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Man City's 115 Charges Outcome 'in a Month' - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club expects to learn the outcome of the hearing into its 115 charges of alleged Premier League financial rule breaches "in one month".
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Friday 17 December 2021 16:08:09
Fuel Prices Hiked Again
Fuel prices rose for a second time this week on Friday.
Here’s what we know:
• It has only been three days since fuel prices went up, with the last increase coming on Tuesday.
• Twenty liters of 95-octane gasoline now cost LL323,200, an increase of LL4,400 from Tuesday.
• Twenty liters of 98-octane gasoline cost LL334,400, an increase of LL4,600 from Tuesday.
• Diesel jumped by LL18,700 to reach LL357,600 per 20 liters, while household gas rose LL18,600 to reach LL312,100.
• George Brax, spokesperson for the gas station owners’ syndicate, said the price increase reflected a weakening of Lebanon’s currency, as international oil prices have not changed over the course of the week.
